Commercial Garage Doors

When you are looking to purchase a new or replacement commercial garage door, there are a few key things that you may want to consider. First, what is the primary function of the door? It helps to know exactly what your garage door will be used for when making a decision on what to buy. Commercial garage doors can be used for a number of different applications in addition to entry and exit. They can allow for ventilation and light to pass through and can also provide your business with protection when they are not being used. Each type of commercial garage door has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading below to find out more.
 
Overhead
Overhead doors are he most popular types of garage doors for residential and commercial applications. These doors are lifted upward to open on a track that runs up by the ceiling. They can be operated manually or automatically with s garage door opening system. They come in many different materials such as glass, aluminum, wood and metal. The specifications will really depend on what you are using your garage door for.
 
Fire Rated
Fire rated doors are very similar in operation to roll up doors. They can be raised and lowered manually or by using motorized equipment. The main difference is that these doors provide protection that other garage doors are not durable enough for. They are made out of a durable stainless steel that is very thick and is fire and noise resistant and also provides lots of insulation. They can be custom built to suit almost any garage door opening scenario and are often used in applications such as warehouses, mills, distributions facilities and even parking garages. Another thing that makes them unique is that they have sensing features that will close the door in case of a fire.
 
Roll Up
Roll up doors are among the most popular designs for commercial use. The horizontal slate on these doors are much thinner than others so that they can move up and down with flexibility and speed. They are great in commercial applications because they don’t take up much overhead space. The entire door is attached to the inside of the wall and is guided upward until it is rolled up in a metal container.
 
Scissor Gates
Scissor gates utilize a unique design where they move from side to side as a sliding door would and they lock like a normal door when they are completely shut. These doors are made out of impenetrable steel and provide your business with the highest quality protection. They can stand alone or serve as reinforcement for an existing door.