The smart technology elevating sectional garage doors
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28 September 2023
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4 min read
A well-designed garage door should be secure, easy to operate, and aesthetically pleasing. With this criteria in mind, it's no surprise that sectional garage doors have become a popular choice for homeowners.
Sectional garage doors are composed of panels that slide up and back along a track. This means they don't require additional space when opened, are easy to operate, and offer many design possibilities. "This type of garage door is the perfect evolution of garage door design, delivering excellent performance and security you can rely on," shares Matt Tegg of Dominator.
Composed of hard-wearing materials, sectional garage doors provide robust security. "Our steel sectional garage doors are precision built, using the latest manufacturing techniques and vast experience provided by our expert team."
For more than three decades, Dominator has been manufacturing and supplying garage doors, openers, and accessories across Australia and New Zealand. The last 30 years have been a period of immense technological change, and their garage doors and openers have evolved in alignment with it.
The addition of an electric motor enables automated control of the doors, operated by a remote, button, keypad, or smartphone application. "Motorisation in a sectional garage door enhances its overall functionality by providing convenience and safety," Matt adds. "With the help of advanced safety features like automated sensors, the door can detect obstacles and stop or reverse its movement if it comes into contact with something."
The motorised garage door is controlled by an opener, of which there are several options. While Dominator offers entry-level options, the range highlights the possibilities of smart technology in enhancing convenience and security.
At an entry-level, the 'Select' opener is quiet, smooth, and remote-controlled, with a manual release mechanism in case of a power outage. The 'Secure' opener is a step up with a more powerful motor. Both are compatible with wireless safety beams that detect obstacles in the path of the closing door using infrared technology. Several options for customisation include a keyless entry pad, an automated door lock, and a battery back-up system, depending on the opener model.
Moving through the range, the Smart and Smart Pro openers utilise innovative, smart technology. The 'Smart' opener seamlessly integrates with smartphones via a downloadable application, available for both iOS and Android devices. Once installed, it can be connected to Wi-Fi to communicate with the garage door opener and control its operation remotely.
This application offers several features for elevated security and convenience: open and close the garage door from anywhere, view the door's status, receive notifications when the door is interacted with, set custom alerts and reminders, allocate temporary access codes for tradespeople, and monitor access history.
The integration of Dominator's patented remote control technology, Tri-tran+, enables a smooth operation. Operating on three frequencies, it minimises interference to ensure the control works every time. Smart Pro retains all these features but has been specifically designed for larger, heavier sectional doors, with a battery back-up built in.
The innovative, smart technology of the Smart and Smart Pro openers has been designed to operate with most existing sectional doors and integrate with a number of additional devices, including wireless safety beams. "We have a nationwide network of trained installers who ensure Dominator openers are installed correctly and safely," Matt adds.
Dominator's garage doors, openers, and accessories embody the meeting of form and function. The design possibilities are vast, spanning the modern minimalism of flat panel doors to the traditional charm of the Somerset style.
"The Somerset design features a classic raised-panel style that is well suited to traditional homes, while the Milano design offers a contemporary look with sleek horizontal lines," Matt shares. The design can be further customised to match your aesthetic using a standard Colorsteel colour, or go wild with the huge Dulux powder coat colour range.
Designed to be energy efficient, Dominator offers insulated options to help reduce energy use, weather seals to prevent drafts, and integrate standby modes when not in use. The peace of mind provided by a smartphone-operated garage door is further backed by an extended 10-year warranty available for a selection of their products.
"Our garage doors and openers are known for their quality and reliability. They are designed and manufactured using high-quality materials and advanced technology, ensuring they are built to last."
