Fitting Garage Doors to Oak Buildings

Oak buildings are stunning – not to mention commonplace throughout much of the UK – but they present a few challenges when it comes to garage door installation.

Unlike standard brick construction, where everything is built to precise dimensions, oak frames move naturally with the seasons and rarely offer the perfectly square openings that modern garage doors require.

Here’s what makes oak buildings so unique and how to ensure your installation is spot on.

Understanding Oak Frame Construction

Oak buildings follow their own rules. The timber expands and contracts throughout the year, so openings can settle into irregular shapes.

This presents obstacles for many garage door companies who are used to working with brick or block construction.

Oak buildings require a different skill set – one that combines understanding of traditional timber frame methods with knowledge of contemporary door technology.

At Skandoor, we’ve developed expertise specifically for working with oak buildings. Our team has a deep understanding of timber frame construction and can provide custom joinery solutions in-house when standard solutions are not suitable.

This might involve creating level mounting points within irregular openings, designing flexible sealing systems, or developing fixing methods that work with the oak structure without causing damage.

We’ve learned to work with the timber’s natural characteristics rather than fighting against them – and it’s proved an asset for people with oak or wooden-framed buildings that want to upgrade their garage doors.

Garage Door Types for Oak Buildings

Broadly speaking, any garage door can be fitted to an oak or wooden building, including:

●       Sectional doors for excellent insulation but requiring precise frame preparation

●       Roller systems offering flexibility for slightly irregular openings

●       Side-hinged doors providing maximum adaptability for unique spaces

Skandoor has experience fitting all of our garage door styles to oak buildings. We can recommend the best option based on your specific timber frame construction and opening characteristics.

The Importance of a Quality Survey

Our surveys assess how the timber frame behaves, identify potential seasonal movement patterns, and determine the optimal fixing points. We also check for any previous alterations that might affect the garage door installation process.

A proper assessment means we can plan installation for garage doors that robustly fit your oak building – whether that’s a garage fitted to your existing home or an outbuilding.

We can also identify potential issues before installation day and prepare our solutions, which saves time, money, and frustration for everyone involved.

Oak Garage Door Installation With Skandoor

Your oak building deserves better than a botched installation that fights against the timber’s natural movement.

With our expertise in both traditional timber frame construction and modern garage door systems, you get solutions that enhance your beautiful building while delivering the convenience and security you expect.

Don’t risk your gorgeous oak building with installers who’ve never tackled timber frame challenges.

Contact Skandoor today for a free survey and discover how we can create the perfect garage door solution that works beautifully with your unique oak structure for decades to come.