Ceiling-parking (up-and-over)
Opening system in which the door curtain rises vertically and then slides horizontally under the ceiling, guided by tracks.
Definition
An up-and-under (ceiling-track) door rises vertically, then its curtain slides horizontally under the ceiling. At Hörmann, this is the principle of the RollMatic OD: its aluminium-profile curtain is stored under the ceiling and needs only 60 mm of headroom, for doors up to 3,500 × 3,000 mm. Not to be confused with the Berry N 80 up-and-over door, whose one-piece leaf pivots on two arms and swings outwards when opening.
Differences vs sectional
- Curtain made of aluminium profiles that follows the tracks up under the ceiling (RollMatic OD).
- Ceiling taken up by the tracks and curtain, as with a sectional door.
- No outward swing when opening, unlike an up-and-over door.
- Insulation: Hörmann publishes no U-value for the RollMatic OD; for a heated garage, the sectional door remains the benchmark.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ceiling-parking suited to a modern home?
Yes. Its great strength is the very low headroom (60 mm for the RollMatic OD), ideal for renovations where a sectional door will not fit. It is, however, limited to 3,500 mm wide: beyond that, a sectional door is the answer.
Mechanics
Back to glossarySectional door
Garage door made of horizontal hinged panels that rise to the ceiling along side tracks.
Torsion spring
Horizontal helical spring that balances the weight of the door leaf and allows effortless manual opening.
Roller box
Housing at the top of the opening that holds the rolled-up curtain of a roller door.