20 May 2025
4 min read
Choosing a new garage door is about more than just looks—it's about finding the right fit for your home, budget and lifestyle. Two of the most popular options are Sectional and Roller Garage Doors, each offering unique benefits.
At Windsor Doors, we’ve put together this side-by-side comparison to help make your decision easier. From cost and curb appeal to space-saving design and longevity, we break down everything you need to know so you can choose with confidence.
A Sectional Garage Door consists of multiple panels that are hinged together. When the door is opened, the panels slide up and along tracks to sit horizontally along the garage ceiling. Because they restrict ceiling access, they are best in garages that don't feature overhead storage.
Modern Sectional Doors are often chosen for contemporary homes as they are available in a wide range of corrosion-resistant materials, including Colorsteel®, Timbertec and UniCote® LUX. These steel doors are incredibly popular due to their durability and aesthetic appeal.
At Windsor Doors, all of our Sectional Garage Door styles can also be fitted with Mammoth® Insulation, which is known for its superior thermal performance. Insulated garage doors provide even better value for money for consumers as they help reduce noise as well as the cost of power bills.
A Roller Door is effectively a metal curtain. When the door is opened, it rolls around a drum at the garage opening, allowing for maximum use of the ceiling space in a garage.
At Windsor Doors, we manufacture both steel and aluminium Roller Doors. Steel Roller Shutters and Colorsteel® Rollers provide superior strength, while our Aluminium Slat Roller doors combine functionality and style in a more lightweight door.
Both Roller Doors and Sectional Doors can be fitted with automatic openers for the ultimate convenience. For budget-conscious buyers or those who need a new garage door for buildings without power (for example, in farm buildings or off-grid homes), rollers are an ideal manual door solution.
Many factors can help you decide the best garage door for your needs, including how much garage space you have, if you need to keep the ceiling space free, if you want a door with automation and what modern features you're looking for.
Deciding which type of garage door is right for your home depends on your available space, desired look and which features are important to you.
At Windsor Doors, we're specialists who manufacture our garage doors in New Zealand using high-quality NZ steel. Over our 25 years in business, we've helped thousands of homeowners choose the right type of garage door for them with our free measure and quote service and fixed price guarantee.
To see how a new Sectional or Roller Door would look on your home, visit our website for design inspiration and to see our full range.
Sectional and Roller Garage Doors both have unique strengths. The most suitable type for you will depend on what features you require, how much maintenance you are willing to do and how much you want to spend on a new garage door.
There are three main types of garage doors. Sectional doors, Roller Doors and Tilt Doors, which require space to open out from the garage.
Sectional Garage Doors require adequate space along the garage ceiling to sit when they are open. They are also not the most cost-effective choice for homeowners on a budget.
When a Roller Door opens up, it sits above the door opening. This can be a disadvantage if you require adequate space directly at the opening to fit your vehicle in the garage. Roller Doors also lack the insulation that Sectional Doors can provide.
