CAN I AUTOMATE MY SIDE SLIDING GARAGE DOOR?
As smart home technology is increasingly integrated into modern architecture, architects often ask us “Can I automate my side sliding garage door?”
The short answer is yes. With the right system, automation can be achieved seamlessly; even on complex curved or custom-made doors.
Automation systems can be integrated into new garage door designs or retrofitted into existing doors as an upgrade.
But how do you integrate automation systems into side sliding garage door designs? What are the benefits of automation? And what factors should you consider for your automated garage door project?
Automating side sliding garage doors – a practical overview
Side sliding garage doors are ideal for properties that demand a balance of space efficiency, elegant motion, and architectural sensitivity.
At Rundum Meir, we have been designing and manufacturing bespoke sliding timber garage doors for over 50 years, and all of our side sliding systems are fully compatible with automation.
Whether the door is required to follow a straight track or curve gently around a façade, our automation solutions are engineered to deliver smooth, quiet, and reliable operation. More importantly, they allow you to offer your clients a garage door solution that aligns with their expectations for security, convenience, and modern living – without compromising the architectural vision.
Automated options across our side sliding door systems
Side Sliding Rundum Original
The Side Sliding Rundum Original is our signature garage door system, and brings elegant aesthetics with high functionality, making it a premium choice for high-value residential projects.
They are handcrafted in timber and can follow curved or straight tracks, making them ideal for arched openings or where the façade design calls for a non-linear profile.
The automation of the Rundum Original system is fully integrated, even on curved installations. Control systems can include remote transmitters, smartphone connectivity, or integration with wider smart home setups.
Side Sliding Sectional Doors
Our Side Sliding Sectional Doors offer a unique combination of functionality, flexibility, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary architectural projects.
They are designed for projects where a flush finish or minimal visual disruption is important. These doors open laterally along a straight path, which makes them ideal for projects with tight ceiling clearances or where overhead elements must remain uninterrupted.
Automation for this door type offers smooth, linear movement with quiet operation, controlled via remote systems or linked to home automation platforms. This ensures your clients can benefit from both architectural precision and user convenience.
Automating other garage door types
For added inspiration, automation is not limited to side sliding systems. At Rundum Meir, our full range of bespoke garage doors is engineered with automation in mind.
Overhead Sectional Doors
Our Overhead Sectional Doors blend natural timber with sophisticated designs, ideal for high-end residential and commercial properties.
They offer vertical lift operation, perfect for designs requiring clean, uninterrupted façades. Automation systems can be integrated, offering ease of use without compromising the visual impact.
Specialist Projects
We also provide bespoke solutions for Specialist Projects which involves creating bespoke garage doors for unique and high-profile projects.
Whether you require a garage door for a listed building, an unusually wide or tall opening, or a project requiring advanced integration with cladding or glazing systems, automation remains a fully viable option.
Key design considerations for automated garage doors
High-end residential projects demand garage door designs that not only offer functionality, but also elevate the aesthetics of a property.
Part of the functionality now includes automation, giving homeowners increased convenience with automatic door operation at the touch of a button.
Such automation technology should be integrated in a way that it is concealed from view, ensuring a seamless appearance from the exterior of the garage door.
One of the primary challenges architects face is ensuring that all elements of a garage door project integrate seamlessly. Not only does the door system need to align with the overall architectural vision of the property, but the door type, material, design and automation components should be a cohesive package for clients’ properties.
You should consider:
- Space planning: Ensure the door design accommodates the motor and automation system, especially where space is constrained.
- Power supply: A dedicated electrical feed is required for motorised operation; ideally planned early in the design.
- Integration with home automation systems: Our doors are compatible with most major smart home platforms and access control systems.
- Aesthetics: Our handcrafted finishes and concealed automation systems ensure visual cohesion with façades and materials.
By accounting for these early in your plans, the integration of an automated garage door becomes a natural extension of your design – rather than a compromise.
The benefits of automating a garage door
Automated bespoke garage doors offer numerous advantages, not just in improved aesthetics and convenience. They serve to provide lasting value, enhanced security, and improved functionality for high end property owners.
They provide unparalleled convenience, allowing homeowners to operate their garage doors with the touch of a button.
Automated garage doors also offer increased security. They can be integrated into existing home management systems and measures put into place to provide against unauthorised access from external sources.
Finally, a benefit of designing with the right automation systems ensures seamless approach to the overall design. Our range of bespoke garage doors here at Rundum Meir are hand crafted from selected timbers, including oak, teak, and mahogany. And these timber panels remain unobstructed in the garage door system as the automation components sit on the inside of the door panels.
Why specify our range of automated bespoke garage doors?
Our team here at Rundum Meir can help you automate your sliding garage door system. From initial briefings to design concepts, site visits, manufacture, through to installation and project handover.
We have designed and supplied over 100,000 garage doors all over the world in our fifty-year history.
Our dedicated technical team are on-hand to offer you or your architect guidance and support at every step of the design process. Contact us by either telephone 0151 280 6626 or email info@rundum.co.uk
Rundum Meir’s range of bespoke garage doors
SIDE SLIDING
RUNDUM ORIGINAL GARAGE DOORS
The Side Sliding Rundum Original Garage Door brings elegant aesthetics with high functionality, making it a premium choice for high-value residential projects.
It is an excellent choice for architects looking to integrate a unique, high-quality, and functional garage door into their high-value residential projects.
SIDE SLIDING
SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS
The Side Sliding Sectional Garage Door offers a unique combination of functionality, flexibility, and aesthetic appeal, making it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary architectural projects.
It is a sophisticated solution that offers architects and homeowners a blend of style, functionality, and innovative design, making it a valuable addition to any high-value residential project.
OVERHEAD
SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS
Our Overhead Sectional Garage Doors blend natural timber with sophisticated designs, ideal for high-end residential and commercial properties.
These bespoke doors, available in solid timber or insulated steel, feature panels that slide upwards into ceiling-mounted tracks. The design allows for smooth, quiet operation with torsion springs and provides excellent insulation properties.