GRP Composite Garage Door
Explore Wessex Garage Doors’ range of GRP garage doors, also known as GRP composite or fibreglass garage doors. Made using glass-reinforced plastic, GRP doors combine strength and durability with a wide choice of colours, finishes and realistic timber-effect designs.
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What Are the Benefits of GRP Garage Doors?
GRP garage doors combine durability, low maintenance and a wide choice of finishes, making them a practical option for many homes.
- Strong and durable – Glass fibres reinforce the material, helping GRP provide good strength and rigidity for regular everyday use.
- Resistant to moisture and corrosion – GRP does not rust and offers good resistance to moisture, making it well suited to changing weather conditions.
- Low maintenance – Unlike natural timber, GRP does not usually require regular staining, painting or treating to maintain its appearance.
- Realistic timber-effect finishes – GRP can be moulded and finished to replicate the appearance and texture of wood without the same level of upkeep.
- Wide choice of designs – The material can be formed into different shapes, panel styles and finishes, giving homeowners plenty of choice over the final look.
- Suitable for different garage door styles – GRP can be used for garage doors including up-and-over and side-hinged designs, depending on the manufacturer and model.
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What Are GRP Composite Garage Doors?
GRP garage doors are made from Glass Reinforced Plastic, a type of composite material created by combining glass fibres with resin. This gives GRP its strength, durability and resistance to moisture and corrosion, while keeping it relatively lightweight.
GRP can also be moulded into different shapes and finishes, including realistic timber-effect designs. GRP is also commonly referred to as fibreglass, while “composite” is the broader term for materials made by combining two or more different materials.
Design Choices for GRP Garage Doors
GRP garage doors are available in a range of styles and finishes. Depending on the manufacturer and model, options can include:
- GRP up-and-over garage doors
- GRP side-hinged garage doors
- Manual or automated operation
- Windows and decorative detailing
- Different panel designs
- Colours and timber-effect finishes
This gives homeowners flexibility to choose a GRP garage door that suits both the style of their property and how they use the garage.
What Are Wood-Effect GRP Garage Doors?
Wood-effect GRP garage doors are designed to recreate the appearance of natural timber using Glass Reinforced Plastic. They can be moulded with realistic woodgrain textures, panel designs and decorative detailing, giving homeowners the look of wood with the durability and versatility of GRP.
Depending on the manufacturer and range, available wood-effect finishes can include:
- Oak
- Cherry
- Cedar
- Mahogany
- Painted finishes for a more contemporary look
One of the main advantages of wood-effect GRP is that it generally requires less ongoing maintenance than natural timber. The finished surface does not usually need regular painting, staining or treating, and routine care will normally involve occasional cleaning to remove dirt and help maintain the appearance of the door.
This makes wood-effect GRP garage doors a practical choice for homeowners who want the appearance and character of timber without the same level of ongoing upkeep.
Why Choose a GRP Garage Door?
GRP garage doors combine strength, durability, low maintenance and design flexibility, making them a practical choice for a wide range of homes.
- Strong and durable – GRP combines glass fibres and resin to create a strong, rigid material that can withstand regular use and changing weather conditions.
- Resistant to moisture, rust and corrosion – GRP does not rust and offers good resistance to moisture, making it well suited to garage doors exposed to the elements.
- Low maintenance – Timber-effect GRP garage doors provide the appearance of wood without usually requiring regular painting, staining or treating.
- GRP up-and-over garage doors – Available in a range of panel designs and finishes, depending on the manufacturer and model. Explore our up-and-over garage doors.
- GRP side-hinged garage doors – A practical option for convenient pedestrian-style access, with a choice of GRP designs available. Explore our side-hinged garage doors.
- Wide choice of colours and finishes – Options can include RAL and BS colours alongside realistic woodgrain finishes, depending on the selected door range.
- Flexible design options – Depending on the manufacturer and model, GRP garage doors can include automation, windows, decorative detailing and different moulded designs.
Looking for GRP garage door prices? Call 01737 309103 or book a free home survey for advice on suitable styles, finishes and a tailored quotation.
Manufacturers of GRP garage doors
If you are considering a composite or GRP garage door, contact Wessex Garage Doors to discuss your requirements with an experienced member of the team. We work with a number of leading garage door manufacturers, including CDC and Garador, and can also arrange GRP garage door delivery across the UK.
Below is a selection of composite garage doors available from our manufacturers. For details of the full range of styles, finishes and specifications, please contact us to request a brochure.
CDC
The Corporate Door Company handmakes all of their GRP doors to order, in a wide variety of styles to complement the architectural features of your home.
Richmond
Verwood
Weybridge
Ashtead
Betchworth
Brockham
Cobham
Cobham No Window
Garador
Garador doors are fitted into a rigid box section chassis and deliver a stable garage door that guarantees no twisting or warping can occur. From brass effect or brushed steel handles to modern white handles, and a range of glazing options for windows, these doors are long-lasting and come in a host of different styles.
Glastonbury
Kenmore
Penshurst
Somerset
Arden
Swinton
Stamford
Are Fibreglass, Composite and GRP Garage Doors the Same?
The terms fibreglass garage door, composite garage door and GRP garage door are often used to describe the same type of product.
GRP stands for glass-reinforced polyester, a form of fibreglass composite. It is a strong but lightweight material valued for its stability, durability and resistance to rust, splitting, warping and rot. This makes GRP particularly well suited to garage doors that need to withstand changing weather conditions and regular operation.
Fibreglass garage doors are available in a wide range of styles and operating mechanisms, including:
How Much Maintenance Does a GRP Garage Door Need?
GRP garage doors are generally low maintenance. The material does not rust and offers good resistance to moisture and corrosion, so routine care will usually involve periodic cleaning and checking that the door, frame, locks and operating mechanism continue to work correctly.
Timber-effect GRP doors can also provide the appearance of wood without usually requiring regular painting, staining or treating.
Are GRP Up-and-Over Garage Doors a Good Choice?
GRP up-and-over garage doors can be a practical choice for homeowners looking for a strong, durable and versatile garage door with a wide range of design options.
Depending on the manufacturer and model, options can include:
- Canopy or retractable opening mechanisms
- Manual or automated operation
- Ribbed, panelled or moulded designs
- Realistic timber-effect finishes
- RAL and BS colour options
- Windows, handles and decorative detailing
GRP can be moulded into different shapes and finishes, making up-and-over garage doors suitable for a wide range of property styles and practical requirements.
Before and after
Bookham, Surrey
Jozsef and Dominik, who is taking time out of his studies to help us out during the summer, have installed this CDC Garage Doors Ltd GRP(fibreglass) wood effect up and over the garage door in ‘The Ashtead’ style.
Carshalton, Sutton
Another fine example of a fibreglass (GRP) garage door has been installed on a beautiful home in Carshalton last week. A CDC Garage Doors Ltd GRP ‘Cobham’ – woodgrain effect – maintenance free – made to measure – made to order – made in Britain – up and over garage door in white woodgrain.
Stoneleigh, Surrey
This fibreglass Friday we have a lovely example of a GRP side-hinged garage door. The customer’s old timber doors have been replaced with a maintenance-free corporate door company Betchworth, with stippled Perspex windows, and in the customer’s colour choice – white with a black handle.
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