Sectional door Hormann: advantages and disadvantages

When the conversation comes about products from Germany, the first thing they remember is the German quality. Therefore, acquiring Hormann gate to the garage, first of all they think that this company occupies a leading position on the European market and is a reputable manufacturer of gates with 75 years of experience. Making a choice between swing and sectional gates, today, many reasonably stop at the latter. Indeed, the sectional doors due to the vertical opening are located on the ceiling and save space both in the garage and in front of it.

Hormann is a recognized leader in the manufacture of sectional doors. The cost of these garage doors considerable.Consider the pros and cons of the model EPU 40 - one of the most popular in Russia and find out whether these German products are adapted to Russian realities.

Distinctive features of the brand are such indicators:

• Sections of Hormann doors are notable for their increased strength, because they are made of hot-dip galvanized steel. There is a protective coating that prevents scratches and chips.
• A big plus sandwich panels - the preservation of integrity. Due to the closed contour, they are not stratified, hitting the surface of the floor or being under the rays of the sun.
• In the model EPU 40 two types of springs: with tension and more reliable torsion. They allow you to set the gate with any weight and size.

Hormann cares about its reputation, paying maximum attention to the safety of its products:

• The door leaf is securely fastened to the ceiling. So that the canvas does not jump out accidentally, the gate is equipped with durable roller brackets, running tires and torsion springs with a mechanism that protects against breaks. In a critical situation, the gate stops instantly and the possibility of the blade falling is completely excluded.
• The presence of several springs also protects the entire structure.If one spring fails, the rest will prevent the gate from falling.
• An additional measure of protection against damage is the cable inside the structure.
• Sectional doors are equipped with a function of protection against pinching fingers inside and out.

An important advantage of Hormann products is the versatility of the design. They are absolutely suitable for any openings, do not require a long installation. The special tanker has a flexible design, due to which it compensates for the unevenness of the walls. Neat installation can be carried out for a day. Even an inexperienced master will cope with it, following the instructions.

Elegance is a sign of aristocracy. The company Hormann adheres to the classics, which always remains fashionable. At the gate of the EPU 40, there are many attractive decorative details that reflect a holistic design concept. The choice of the buyer is large. Sectional products can be chosen in different colors and with different finishes. The false panel is always combined with the overall style of the gate in the area of ​​the lintel.

The buyer, who decided to purchase Hormann products, is worth remembering that his garage is located in Russia, and not in Germany.Significant changes in temperature during the calendar year and an abundance of precipitation make it necessary to impose more requirements on thermal insulation, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance of materials. There are a number of problems that the Russian owner of sectional doors Hormann of the brand EPU 40 will face.

Door panel - 20 mm in the main part and 42 mm on the top. For a typical city in central Russia, the required heat transfer resistance is 0.736 m2 * K / W, in Siberia it is 0.8 / 0.9 m2 * K / W. At the gate of the EPU 40 - 0.56 m2 * K / W. Accordingly, in the majority of our country in winter, the metal parts of the gate will frost up, which will lead to frequent seizures.

Of course, Hormann offers the buyer to purchase an additional plastic profile that improves thermal insulation - a thermoframe. But it is not included in the main package. This is an additional expense.

Gates of this manufacturer have some unsuccessful design features.

• Hormann product guides without bearings, on bushings. This is not very convenient.In the warm season, dust, precipitation, condensate will fall, and the gate will be tilted. And in cold weather, the sleeves will set and freeze. It is necessary to use closed bearings in guide rollers.
• Unregulated lower section bracket. In our climate, when the soil often “walks”, freezing and thawing due to the amplitude of temperatures, gaps will form between the opening and the panel. It is necessary to make a powerful concrete screed under the gate. Otherwise, the gaps will reduce sound and heat insulation.

• The lower seal structure is made in the form of a tube. It is highly likely that in winter it will probably freeze to the threshold and, due to the thinness of the tubular sealer, will break.
• Plastic handle supplied. The handle was originally made of low-quality materials, it is difficult to turn because of the round shape, it is bad in the hand. Reinstallation will be required for an additional fee.

• Polyester primer coating (PE) of the inside and outside of the panel. There is a strong degree of fading and corrosion, low weather resistance and resistance to abrasion of the surface. But this is rather a defect, not a disadvantage.If desired, the gate can be repainted.
• Expensive parts. For example, torsion springs can fail after a certain number of door opening / closing cycles. The cost of two springs - 25,000 rubles.

Side cable for lowering / raising the gate is quite reliable. Please note that it must be galvanized or plastic coated. Plain metal will rust and tear in our climate.

The equipment of sectional products Hormann EPU 40 electric ProMatic makes their use convenient and comfortable. Modern automation significantly reduces power consumption, while in "sleep" mode.

Energy efficiency is another advantage of the Hormann gate.

• Thanks to the remote control, you can save time by opening the door leaves from a car for an average of 30 seconds. When there is a need to drive into the garage at night or in bad weather, the opportunity not to leave the car will be a good bonus.
• Lock and open sectional structures from the inside can be both automatically and mechanically, if there is no electricity.

• There is also a convenient function of restricting the movement of the gate, fixing the sash, which does not allow the gate to damage the car in the garage opening. Installed infrared motion sensor. If you need to ventilate the garage, you can leave the door ajar at a low height.
• The “anti-cracking” function turns on automatically, and does not allow outsiders to open the structure.
• The signal-copy protected BiSecur radio system provides the drive with maximum protection.

The assembly procedure for sectional doors Hormann with a wicket is not very complicated. That is why customer feedback is mostly positive. Some buyers indicate that in Slavyansk Hormann products can be bought at a bargain price.

“Forewarned is forearmed,” says the proverb. It is useful to know not only about the merits of the product, but also to really represent all its shortcomings. Only then the choice will be deliberate, and the purchase will not bring disappointment.

You can find out how to install the HORMANN garage door in the video.