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Urban Front’s Milano up-and-over garage door in RAL 1031, with matching Milano pivot entrance door featuring an 11v handle

The garage door may not be top of your priority list when you embark on your self build or renovation journey, but it can have a big impact on your finished home. After all, for most of us, the garage will be a conspicuous part of the approach to the house.

The good news is there’s a fantastic range of materials, styles and opening configurations to choose from these days, whether you’re looking for a statement-making garage door or a subtle design that harmonises with architectural elements such as the main entrance or window frames.

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