Unlike more familiar canopy doors, sectional garage doors do not need a frame as standard. Primarily positioned on the inner face of the garage door wall, the sectional door is designed to sit flush behind the wall and form a complete seal.

The more familiar installation of the canopy door within the reveal means that you either have to try and install the sectional door behind the existing frame or remove the frame and make good. Even if the frame is wide enough to house the sectional door vertical tracks the upper frame is more than likely to be too small and therefore the horn and horizontal tracks would be visible from outside.

Ryterna do offer a solution to this problem. We can either provide the customer with a full frame surround to replace the existing one or should you wish to keep the side frames we can supply a facia panel that matches the door. This facia panel is tailored to fit within your opening and ensure no internal track mechanism is visible from outside.

When you come home late at night and put the car in the garage, the last thing you want is to turn your headlights off and step out of the car into total darkness. Not only can it then take you 10 minutes to get out of the garage but it can also become a safety hazard.

Fortunately every Ryterna garage door operator comes as standard with an operating light. As soon as the garage door is operated the light automatically comes on and will use the internal timer to turn off again. Whilst the light will not completely illuminate the garage, it does provide sufficient enough light to safely manoeuvre around the garage.

The garage door light will automatically turn on whether you use a remote control operator, key pad or push button to open the door. Some control panels will allow additional lights to be programmed to the panel if additional lighting is required.

Ryterna garage doors are specifically designed so that every door can be used either manually or by means of automation. When taking orders for doors it is very common for customers to say they only want a manual door only for them to change their mind several weeks later.

With all Ryterna doors being prepared for either manual or electric operation as standard there is no problem if you decide you want a motor once your door is already in place. Confirmation of the headroom clearance needs to be clarified before purchasing a motor to ensure you have sufficient clearance.

Assuming there are no constraints with your headroom the installation of a garage door operator to an already installed door is very simple. Every garage door operator has a control box, motor and track which are installed and commissioned using a common British standard plug system. The control panel can be mounted in a suitable position and comes as standard with an operating light.

Ryterna are one of only a few companies that offer a complete full surround weather seal as standard on all doors.

As well as providing a compressed bottom edge weather seal, Ryterna include a weather seal on each vertical track side as well as an upper weather seal lintel section.

To further reduce the possible intrusion of wind and water, Ryterna also offer a weather seal in between every joining door panel. This ensures that even when the door is in operation the rubber seal restricts the intrusion of the outdoor elements.

Whilst the bottom edge of the door offers a compressed weather seal, in areas where the ingress of rain water is a persistent problem an additional weather strip can be positioned on the floor to assist this problem.

Unlike more conventional garage doors the Ryterna range of sectional garage doors are designed to combat the effects of heat loss. The combination of a 40mm insulated panel and a complete surround weather seal ensures any internal heat generated is preserved.

The complete surround weather seal is also accompanied by an additional weather seal that is positioned between the connection points of each panel. These seals not only ensure the internal warm air is limited from escaping but they also prevent the intrusion of wind and rain entering the garage.

As well as providing these excellent insulating values the Ryterna range of 40mm insulated panels also assist in reducing noise. Whether it is reducing the sound of next doors lawn mower or simply retaining the noise of the budding young drummers practice session in the garage, the Ryterna range of doors offer a one stop solution.

Plug and Go

Every domestic garage door operator provided by Ryterna can be installed without the need of a qualified electrician. The full range of garage door operating systems provided by Ryterna offer a simple British standard plug system.

The control box is separate from the track and motor and has a 5 metre low voltage cable that connects then together. This cable allows you to position the control panel in a preferred location.

Each motor will automatically recognise the amount of force required to open and close the door as well as identifying if any obstructions are in the way. Each motor is designed to be energy efficient in operation.

Each motor provided is compatible with a range of accessories such as keypads and automatic lighting.

The introduction of the innovative R40 model door has been a revelation since its launch 4 years ago. The opportunity to introduce a garage door range that has been specifically designed for self installation is something the industry has been crying out for. For as long as people can remember, installing a garage door was a complex procedure which was also very time consuming. As a result of this garage door installers were making the most of this opportunity and charging excessive rates.

The unique R40 model was developed so that even the less accomplished DIY enthusiast could comfortably undertake the trouble-free installation process. The fact that a majority of the door is delivered factory preassembled ensures all the potentially difficult work has been removed. A simple width measurement enables you to position the vertical tracks so that the already predrilled sectional panels simply slot into place. Using the fixings provided you simply connect the panels and the upper spring mechanism and your door is ready to use.

This very straightforward installation process can be completed in as little as 2 hours. As a result of the R40’s easy installation procedure many trade customers are opting to install this door type in place of the more conventional track systems.