Cassette and Georgian sectional garage doors

Why pick a cassette design?

Cassettes break the door into a grid, which echoes panelled front doors and sash windows. On a traditional house, a cassette door looks at home in a way a plain ribbed door sometimes does not.

How many cassettes will I get?

The number of cassettes per row depends on the door width and the range. The manufacturer sets the layout so cassettes stay well proportioned.

Which colours suit a cassette door?

White is the classic choice, with cream, heritage greens, blues and woodgrain effects popular on period homes.

Can a cassette door be insulated and electric?

Yes. Cassette panels are usually double-skin and insulated, and the door can be motorised like any other sectional door.

Do cassette panels collect dirt?

The recesses can hold dust and leaves, so an occasional wash keeps them crisp.

What options are there?

• Cassette layoutGrid set by the manufacturer for the width.
• Woodgrain textureAdds a painted-timber feel.
• Heritage coloursMany RAL colours to order.
• Window cassettesGlazed inserts in the top row on some ranges.

Key facts

Pattern	Rows of rectangular cassettes
Texture	Woodgrain or smooth
Insulation	Double-skin panels
Style	Traditional / Georgian
Guide price	£2,195–£2,895 inc VAT

Who is it for?

Best suited to period, traditional and Georgian-style homes.

Do I need permission?

Replacing a garage door does not normally need planning permission anywhere in the UK. The usual exceptions are listed buildings, conservation areas, Article 4 areas in England and newer estates where planning conditions restrict changes to garages. Planning rules by nation →