Facing the choice of a garage door? Pay attention not only to its technical parameters, but also to the functionality that will give you comfort during daily use. Check the solutions recommended by WIŚNIOWSKI experts.
Control via an app / use of the smart functionality
Automatic garage doors are the most popular type among European buyers. This is obvious, as they ensure convenience and save time. However, it is worth taking a step further and considering the option of control via a mobile app. WIŚNIOWSKI garage doors with the SPARK, MOTO io, and METRO Smart io drive units are ready for this solution. Thanks to the state-of-the-art and intuitive WIŚNIOWSKI Connected and TaHoma apps, users can control the garage door from anywhere in the world. This ensures full access control and security of use. The offering is distinguished by accessibility and simplicity, especially the latest solution – the SPARK drive unit with a WiFi function, where the installation of the WIŚNIOWSKI Connected app literally takes a moment, without the need for specialist assistance.
Portholes and glazed panels
If your garage does not have windows that would illuminate its interior with natural light, it is a great solution to fit your garage door with portholes. They are also an interesting element enabling customization of the door. The portholes are available in various shapes and configurations. Rectangular portholes located in the upper panels of sectional doors or vertically on one side have been in constant demand for years. This option will give any garage door style and character.
The VISUAL and HORIZON glazed panels, in turn, are panoramic panels that let even more light into the garage. The glazing is available in several transparency variants, and the aluminium panel itself can be matched to the colour of the other door panels or painted in any contrasting colour. It is a solution that is gaining increasing popularity. The HORIZON LED is also an interesting option. The lighting of the panel turns on when the door leaf moves or when the user selects a programmed button on their remote control. A garage door with a backlit panel is an accent that positively affects the appearance not only of the garage door, but of the entire house.
Wicket door
Those who use the garage to enter their home more often than the front door, or those who like to tinker around and often look in for tools, will appreciate the solution of a wicket door in the leaf of the sectional garage door. It is extremely practical, especially when there is no need to open the entire door to get the vehicle in or out. Such a solution also reduces heat loss due to air infiltration.
A wicket door with a wide leaf and a low threshold (only 19 mm) makes it convenient to carry a bicycle or ensure safe passage for children and the elderly, without tripping hazards. In the case of automatic garage doors, the wicket door is equipped with a sensor that prevents the garage door from opening if the wicket door has not been properly closed. This is a key element that increases the safety and comfort of use of a sectional garage door.
RC2
A robust garage door is a guarantee of security for household members and the property. WIŚNIOWSKI offers a proprietary anti-burglary solution that has been tested by the renowned German IFT Rosenheim institute. The RC2 class certificate is a confirmation of the effectiveness of the solution and compliance with the strict guidelines set forth in the DIN/TS 18194:2020 standard. The RC2 anti-burglary kit can be ordered for the UniPro, UniTherm, and Prime garage doors equipped with the MOTO io and METRO Smart io drive units.
Automatic locking with a lock
Speaking of security, it is worth taking a moment to mention the feature of automatic locking with a lock available for garage doors with a drive unit. It ensures not only additional protection, but also comfort in daily use of the garage door. The lock automatically bolts the garage door when it is closed.
LED lighting under the tracks and track connector
Sometimes there is no lighting in the garage or it is planned in such a way that when the garage door is opened, it is obscured, resulting in reduced visibility. LED lighting under the tracks and the track connector, adapted for quick installation without interfering with the electrical system of the garage, helps solve this problem. The LED strips are housed in elegant black profiles, which are mounted on special brackets for the garage door structure. They can be attached to the MOTO io, METRO Smart io, and SPARK drive units, and the lighting is managed via a button on a remote control or wall-mounted transmitter, or via the TaHoma app.
Top panel tilt
The ventilation function is a solution for people who often use the garage not only as a place to park the car, but also to do daily chores, do some DIY or store equipment. Thanks to a special mechanism for tilting the top panel, users can ensure air flow without the need to open the entire door. This also protects the garage from falling leaves, dust or other small debris. The feature ensures not only cleanliness, but also comfort of work in the garage. Now, control of the top panel tilt is also available in the WIŚNIOWSKI Connected app.
Pet door
WIŚNIOWSKI solutions make life easier not only for property owners, but also for their four-legged residents. The UniPro garage doors feature a special passageway that allows house pets to move freely between the inside of the garage and the yard or garden. How does it work? The door is equipped with features that recognize the animal approaching the garage door. An RFiD tag or microchip allow the pet to go outside or come inside. This limits the risk of entry of other animals inside. The system has four entrance/exit locking options and can be mounted anywhere on the sectional gate.
Ceiling-door structure insulation kit (i.e. so-called damping kit)
For anyone who is particularly sensitive to sounds or simply cares about enhancing their comfort at home, WIŚNIOWSKI offers a damping kit. Flexible components mounted between the ceiling and the garage door structure allow the user to enjoy peace and quiet, as vibrations are not transmitted to the ceiling – which is particularly important in the case of uneven surfaces or structural imperfections. Acoustic comfort matters especially when the garage is integrated with the building. The kit includes a durable vibroacoustic mat made of a microcellular material and special rubber damping elements that effectively insulate the anchoring points, providing an even higher level of comfort and durability.
Finishing thermal seal
The finishing thermal seal has a positive effect on the thermal performance of the entire garage door. The hard and soft thermal seal makes it possible to isolate the steel elements of the structure, i.e. the opening frame and the fascia panels, from the wall surface. Its lip, overlapping the door leaf, reduces the thermal bridge occurring in this area. The product is an ideal solution for an aesthetic finish of a garage opening insulated with, for example, a layer of polystyrene or Styrodur. It eliminates the clearance between the thermal insulation and the door leaf surface. The specially shaped connection between the two seals effectively integrates them and allows you to adjust the finishing seal without worrying that it will ultimately not adhere properly to the insulation layer.
Well-thought-out solutions for daily comfort
The purchase of a garage door is an investment for years. When choosing yours, it is worth considering not only the basic technical parameters, but also some additional features that affect your everyday comfort. It is a good idea to think about your needs in order to benefit from functional solutions that meet the users’ daily needs.
