http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/feed.phpBlog updated weeklyhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/entrance-doors-blog/55-Introducing-the-Thermosafe-aluminium-doorWe are delighted to introduce the new Thermosafe aluminium door from Hormann, available from autumn 2013. This new door adds to the already extensive range of insulated entrance doors that we are able to supply and install.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/remote-access-blog/54-Automatic-gate-control-by-smartphone-and-tabletThanks to new technology, automatic gate control has never been easier. The new Hormann Bisecur Gateway application for your smartphone or tablet means you can control your garage door, lighting, entrance gates and entrance doors from your portable dhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/52-New-Duragrain-and-Silkgrain-finishes-from-HormannWe are pleased to announce a new range of finishes for our Hormann garage doors. The Duragrain and Silkgrain finishes further add to the vast array of designs already available.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/entrance-doors-blog/51-Improved-insulation-values-for-our-exterior-steel-doorsWe are pleased to announce the latest addition to our range of exterior steel doors, the ThermoPro Plus door from Hormann. The door offers improved insulation values, while maintaining the same high level of security, ease of use and quality that ourhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/repairs-blog/50-Servicing-electric-gate-systemsTo ensure your electric gate systems continue to operate in a safe and efficient manner, we recommend regular servicing to help highlight and repair any problems that may arise.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/49-Wrought-iron-entrance-gatesWhether you are looking for a design from our standard range, or would like a bespoke custom built wrought iron entrance gate, we have the experience and expertise to create and install the right gate for you.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/48-Stylish-side-sliding-sectional-garage-doorsWith a range of design options available, it has never been easier to complement your new side sliding sectional garage door with the rest of your property. With 3 surface finishes and 15 colours to choose from, we can help to make your new door an ehttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/remote-access-blog/47-Remote-controlled-garage-doorsThe technology behind Hormanns remote controlled garage doors ensure that you are receiving a high quality system that offers you the user nothing but benefits. Among other things, a Hormann door and access system offers: http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/entrance-doors-blog/44-High-level-thermal-insulation-from-an-aluminium-entrance-doorWhen compared to plastic or timber, you will soon notice that an aluminium entrance door is superior in many ways. On top of the many design options available, an aluminium door also offers high acoustic insulation, high thermal insulation, high secuhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/43-Garage-automation-for-the-infirm-and-disabledAn automated garage door is a convenience, especially if you find it difficult lifting your existing manual garage door. Our garage automation services could help make your life a lot easier. http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/barriers-blog/42-Protect-your-property-with-our-traffic-safety-barriersIf you are a business that requires secure access to your premises, our traffic safety barriers can make sure the vehicles that enter your site are authorised to do so. http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/repairs-blog/41-Automatic-gate-repair-serviceWhen it comes to our automatic gate repair service, customers contact us asking to fix everything from the smallest accidental vehicle damage, to more significant problems caused by regular use.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/40-English-heritage-approved-oak-driveway-gates-installationOur range of bespoke gates can be designed to meet any requirements. We recently worked closely with English Heritage on a project in Essex to ensure everything from the type of joints to the width of the boarding used for a set of oak driveway gateshttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/39-Add-character-to-your-property-with-our-timber-garage-doorsWhether you live in a modern or traditional property, we have a range of timber garage doors that can compliment any style perfectly. With a choice of designs that include panelled or tongued and grooved, we are certain you will find a design that wihttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/38-Ensure-privacy-with-our-wooden-gates-for-drivewaysIf you would like better privacy, security or aesthetics for your property, our range of wooden gates for driveways can provide all of these. Our gates are available in a choice of hardwood or softwood and can all be customised with a range of extrashttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/remote-access-blog/37-Choose-from-wide-range-of-electric-gate-openersWhen the weather is as cold as it has been, no one likes having to get out of the car to open the gate so you can pull into your drive. We have a wide choice of electric gate openers to choose from so you can protect your home, while still enjoying hhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/36-Flush-flitting-garage-door-fascia-panels-from-HormannWe are delighted to announce a new addition to our choice of fitting options for sectional garage doors. The flush fitting, garage door fascia panels from Hormann further add to the range of frame coverings and fascia boards we currently offer.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/35-Light-up-your-garage-with-LED-light-strips-from-HormannIs the entrance to your drive or garage poorly lit? Have you ever clipped your gate post or wall pulling into the drive late at night? LED light strips and driveway light posts from Hormann can help to provide additional illumination on a dark night.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/34-Protect-your-car-this-winter-with-an-insulated-garage-doorWith another cold snap on the way how many times over the coming weeks will you be forced to get up early in order to de-ice the car? An insulated garage door could save you the hassle of scraping ice off your windscreen or having to wait while the chttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/33-Displaying-at-Castle-Mall-in-NorwichIf you are considering raiding the last of the January sales in Norwich this weekend, you may be interested to know that our team will be on hand at the Castle Mall shopping centre offering free advice and information on our extensive range of automahttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/32-Merry-Christmas-and-a-Happy-New-YearWe would like to thank our customers for helping to make 2012 a successful year and wish them a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/31-Build-Norfolk-workshop-at-Norwich-City-CollegeWe were recently approached as one of a select group of local companies invited to offer CV and interview advice to a group of 16-20 year old students at Norwich City College.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/entrance-doors-blog/30-Is-your-draughty-front-door-pushing-up-your-energy-billsThe Winter weather is upon us and many of you will be concerned about an increase in your energy bills. With between 15 and 30% of your homes energy escaping through windows and doors, your draughty front door could be costing you money.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/29-Stay-dry-this-winter-with-our-remote-garage-doorsThe last thing you want to be doing at this time of year is getting out of your car to open the garage door, especially with the weather as bad as it is. With the wet conditions set to be replaced by cold, wintery weather over the coming weeks, now ihttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/repairs-blog/28-Electric-garage-door-repairs-serviceIf you are struggling to fully close your garage door, or it is not operating smoothly it may be in need of repair. We carry out repairs across Norfolk, so whether you require garage door repairs or servicing, one of our experienced team will be happhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/27-Time-running-out-on-Hormann-sectional-garage-door-offerTime is running out if you want to take advantage of our amazing Autumn offer. For just 2 more weeks you can receive 10% off the price of your new Hormann sectional garage door and Promatic or Supramatic operators.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/26-Exhibiting-at-the-East-Anglian-Game-and-Country-Fair-2013We are delighted to announce that we will once again be exhibiting at the East Anglian Game and Country Fair on the 27th and 28th April 2013 at the Norfolk Showground in Norwich.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/25-Hormann-sectional-garage-door-installation-break-in-resistanceWe know that when we install your new Hormann sectional garage door installation, you want to be sure that the door is going to be up to the job should any unwanted visitors attempt to gain entry. With a sectional garage door from Automated Garage Dohttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/24-Discuss-a-garage-door-installation-with-us-on-SkypeAutomated Garage Doors and Gates are constantly striving to make it easier for new and existing customers to contact and interact with us. That is why we are pleased announce you can now discuss a garage door installation with us on Skype from the cohttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/barriers-blog/23-Introducing-the-redesigned-Stoppy-rising-bollard-from-BFTAutomated Garage Doors and Gates can now supply and install the newly redesigned Stoppy rising bollard from BFT. Bollards are an effective method of restricting unauthorised vehicular access to your property or limiting access to vulnerable areas whehttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/22-Side-sliding-sectional-garage-door-added-to-our-rangeAutomated Garage Doors and Gates are delighted to introduce the side sliding sectional garage door from Hormann which we can now supply and install for your home. http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/21-Demonstrating-gate-automation-at-Castle-Mall-NorwichAutomated Garage Doors and Gates will be demonstrating our extensive range of automated gates and gate automation at the Castle Mall in Norwich on the 15th, 16th and 17th October 2012. You will be able to find us on the ground floor, outside Boots behttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/entrance-doors-blog/20-Our-full-entrance-door-range-presented-in-our-new-galleryAutomated Garage Doors and Gates supply and install a comprehensive range of entrance doors across Norwich, Norfolk and wider East Anglia. Our doors are constructed to the highest quality standards and can help to reduce your energy bills, without thhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/19-Our-full-garage-door-range-presented-in-our-new-galleryWe are specialist installers of garage doors in Norwich, Norfolk and across East Anglia, with a range that includes automatic, roller, sectional, up and over retractable, up and over canopy, Hormann and Warm Protect garage door.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/18-Our-full-automatic-gate-range-presented-in-our-new-galleryWe are pleased to announce that customers can now view our complete automatic gate range in our new online gallery, available on our website.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/17-Come-and-see-us-at-Castle-Mall-NorwichMembers of our team will be available tomorrow, 18th September 2012, from 9am - 5pm at the Castle Mall shopping centre in Norwich to help with advice and suggestions for any new or existing garage door and gate requirements you may have. http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/16-Special-offer-on-our-sectional-garage-doors-and-operatorsAt Automated Garage Doors and Gates, we like nothing more than sitting down and having a chat with our customers over a coffee. That is why we are keen to tell you about our 10% discount offer.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/barriers-blog/15-New-addition-to-our-security-bollards-rangeAutomated Garage Doors and Gates are pleased to announce a new addition to our range of security bollards. The new J series FAAC bollards are designed for perimeter protection and are now available to purchase.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/barriers-blog/14-New-hydraulic-barrier-added-to-our-rangeIf you are looking to increase security at your commercial or industrial premises by installing an entrance barrier, you may be interested in the latest addition to our range. The new B680H hydraulic barrier from FAAC comes complete with a range of fhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/barriers-blog/13-Security-barrier-installation-at-Norwich-City-Football-ClubAutomated Garage Doors and Gates team of barrier installers recently carried out a FAAC security barrier installation for Norwich City Football Club at their Colney training ground.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/12-Cost-effective-automatic-gate-installationsAutomated Garage Doors and Gates Ltd supply and install cost effective automatic gate installations in Norwich, Norfolk and East Anglia. Our extensive range of products includes automatic, wooden, wrought iron, sliding, swing, electric, driveway and http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/remote-access-blog/11-Long-range-door-operatorsAutomated Garage Doors and Gates Ltd are now able to supply and install the Bi-Secure Series 3 long range door operators from Hormann, offering customers a secure signal equivalent to online banking and improved operating range when compared to previhttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/remote-access-blog/10-Garage-door-openersWe are pleased to announce we can now supply and install a new range of automated garage door openers. The new BiSecur hand held transmitters from the Hormann range offer a more reliable and secure signal, as well as extended operating distances to thttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/9-Glazed-garage-doorsAutomated Garage Doors and Gates can now supply and install award winning Hormann ALR Vitraplan glazed garage doors. The doors offer wide flush fitting glazed panels which make the precision engineered frame appear invisible, meaning nothing detractshttp://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/barriers-blog/8-Vehicle-access-control-systemsAfter exhibiting at the Royal Norfolk Show last week, Automated Garage Doors and Gates received a lot of interest in our garage doors, operational gate display and vehicle access control systems from both commercial and domestic customers.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/gates-blog/7-Underground-gate-automation-AttleboroughLast weekend, 23rd and 24th June 2012, Automated Garage Doors and Gates presented at Peter Beales Rose Festival in Attleborough.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/6-Presenting-at-the-Royal-Norfolk-Show-2012This week Automated Garage Doors and Gates will be exhibiting at the Royal Norfolk Show on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th June at the Norfolk Showground.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/5-Automated-Garage-Doors-Gates-website-promoted-in-local-pressAutomated Garage Doors and Gates are delighted to be able to promote our new company website on the front page of the Eastern Daily Press in Norwich and the wider county of Norfolk on Saturday 23rd June.http://www.autodoorsandgates.co.uk/auto-blog/garage-doors-blog/4-Automated-garage-doors-social-mediaThank you for visiting the Automated Garage Doors and Gates blog. We will be using this blog to keep our customers up to date with all our latest news including the installations we carry out, new products and services we offer and general news from