Commercial garage doors are an important asset to any commercial building. While the primary function of a garage door is security for the building, the door can also enhance the building’s appearance. The neighborhood may appreciate a nice looking door on a commercial building. Three types of a Commercial Garage Door are available : The sectional door; The rolling door; and The sheet door.
The sectional door has these characteristics:
- Door sections have hinged sections guided on door tracks with ball bearing rollers.
- Standard lift doors have high lift or full vertical lift which is dependent on head room.
- The Door is balanced as it raises and lowers, and the lift force required is less than 30 pounds.
- The Torsion Spring is exposed.
The rolling doors have more characteristics that could be useful:
- Door slides between heavy guides made of angle iron. The curtain rolls into a circular holding container above the door opening which also houses the torsion spring.
- Out of balance doors are adjusted by the operator mechanism.
- Designed for not more than 25 pounds of lift force.
The sheet doors are equipped to perform with:
- A larger range in manual push-up specs since they are lighter than the rolling doors.
The sectional doors are made of steel or aluminum in many gauges. The doors are finished either in custom paint or baked on enamels. A variety of exterior appearances offer a choice of metal finishes and window placement. The rolling doors have steel or aluminum construction with a choice of many gauges. The sectional door has ball bearing rollers manufactured for the weight and size of the door. The rolling door is the most energy efficient Commercial Garage Door with insulation having an R value of up to 8.1. The rolling door also requires less maintenance, and it has a high durability record. While the installation cost may be higher for a rolling door, this is offset by its ease of functioning, durability, low maintenance, and energy efficiency characteristics. This door is also an enhancement to the building appearance. The best way to determine if a commercial garage door is right for your business is to contact a dealer and ask for a representative to look at your building. For more information visit Ace Garage Door Company, LLC
