Ribbed sectional garage doors

Fine ribs or large ribs?

Fine ribs give a busy, textured look that suits most homes and hides small marks well. Large ribs give a calmer, more architectural look with fewer lines, and suit modern houses and wide doors.

Which surface texture?

Ribbed panels are usually offered with a stucco-embossed texture, a woodgrain texture, or a smooth finish. Textured finishes hide fingerprints and light scratches better; smooth finishes look sharper but show marks more.

Do ribs affect strength?

The pressed ribs stiffen the steel skin slightly, which helps wide doors stay flat. Insulated cores do most of the stiffening on double-skin panels.

What colours are available?

Ribbed doors come in standard colours such as white and anthracite grey on most ranges, with many RAL colours to order.

Is a ribbed door the cheapest option?

Ribbed designs in white are often the entry point to a range, which makes them good value, but premium ranges offer ribbed panels too.

What options are there?

• Fine rib (M-rib)Several ribs per section.
• Large rib (L-rib)One wide rib per section.
• TexturesStucco, woodgrain or smooth.
• WindowsOptional inserts in one section.

Key facts

Pattern	Horizontal pressed ribs
Textures	Stucco, woodgrain or smooth
Colours	Standard colours and RAL to order
Insulation	Available on double-skin panels
Guide price	£1,695–£2,795 inc VAT

Who is it for?

Best suited to most house styles, from 1930s semis to new builds.

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 →