A husband and wife in stand in a suburban Australian driveway, thoughtfully looking at a modern roller garage door as part of their home lifestyle decision in roller door selection.

How to Choose a Roller Door That Matches Your Lifestyle

You can choose a roller door that matches your lifestyle, depending on how often you use it, where you live, and what features you need. Picking the wrong door means dealing with constant repairs, security issues, or a garage that’s too hot to use in summer. We’re The Not Vanilla, and we’ve spent years manufacturing roller doors for Australian homes and commercial properties. We understand exactly what works in different…

roller door insulation

Why Roller Door Insulation Matters More Than You Think

Every year, Australian homes cop a beating from wild weather. Heatwaves turn garages into ovens, cold snaps make them feel like fridges, and storms batter doors until something gives. If you’ve got a roller door on your garage, you know the struggle. Here’s the thing, though. Insulation could’ve kept your garage 10-15 degrees cooler in summer and warmer in winter during those extremes. Not a miracle fix, but enough to…

Roller Door Myths

The Biggest Roller Door Myths Homeowners Still Believe

You’ve been standing in your driveway for the third time this month, watching your roller door struggle to open. That grinding noise again. A neighbour mentions it might be time to replace the whole thing, and you start wondering whether roller doors really only last about 10 years. Sound familiar? Many Australian homeowners make costly decisions based on outdated roller door myths. Doors that only need a quick fix or…