3 Things Every Garage Door Should Offer in 2026
As the new year approaches, we’re all looking for ways to improve ourselves and our homes. We start asking the question, how can I live better?
More of us are now working and keeping fit from home, forcing our houses to provide that little bit more than they did before. Garages have become an integral part of maximising our living space since the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to their potential to be truly multifunctional with the right door.
With this in mind, we’ll be spotlighting the top three things every garage door should be offering in 2026 and beyond.
Quiet and peaceful
It’s a simple equation, but the rise of home working has undoubtedly led to a rise in home offices and workout areas. This has pushed some homeowners to look towards their garages for usable space, transforming them into studies, gyms and workshops. Garages with decent soundproofing capabilities will shield you from outdoor noise to improve focus and protect the outside world from any noise you make.
However, if a garage is still being used to store cars, the new door needs to operate as quietly as possible to ensure the neighbours aren’t disturbed. Making sure you properly maintain your door once it’s fitted will also help preserve this peace and quiet in the future.
Simply discuss your needs with the Doormatic team, who can advise on which garage doors have the best noise reduction design.
Warm and energy-efficient
The recent surge in energy prices has got us all searching for ways to boost the energy efficiency of our homes. The garage is one area that has the potential to be overlooked, but this part of the home can be vulnerable to significant heat loss, losing you money and making for an uncomfortable space.
To keep your bills down, it’s wise to enter 2026 with a door that boasts excellent insulation. Some materials will be more insulative than others, and choosing double-skinned over single-skinned will help too. Weatherstripping and foam-filled doors are also favoured for this purpose as well.
Consult with your Doormatic expert, who will guide you through the insulative properties of our garage doors to help you make the right choice.
Secure and durable
A garage is often home to some of our most valuable possessions, namely our car and expensive garden tools. If the garage is being used for a study or gym, then the presence of high-value equipment is just as likely.
That’s why security and durability are so crucial when choosing a garage door in the new year. There is no excuse for flimsy garage doors anymore, as they will simply invite unwelcome vandals and trespassers. Ensuring high-quality materials, durable components and advanced multi-point locking systems are all essentials moving forwards, helping to keep your insurance premiums down in the process.
Here at Doormatic, we have a wide range of high-security garage doors available, and can further enhance their dependability with a choice of robust locking mechanisms.
Browse the best garage doors from world-leading manufacturers with help from the Doormatic team. As the region’s premier supplier, we have hundreds of options in stock that vary in design, opening style, colour, material, decorative extras, security features and sizes. With such variety available, you’re sure to find something to suit your home, so give us a call today.
About Doormatic Garage Doors
Doormatic Garage Doors is a well-established independent supplier of garage doors based in Guildford, Surrey and Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire.
