Like any other major piece of equipment, a commercial or industrial overhead door is an investment. It must be functional, reliable, and strong. In fact, there are numerous potential factors to consider when purchasing an overhead door for your business. If you’re in the market and responsible for selecting your next overhead door, then these will probably be your criteria for choosing.
Functionality
The issue of functionality is fairly simple; you want to make sure it does what you need, when you need it. The size and design must be to the specifications of your facility. Sometimes, it’s easy to find the right size. At other times, it must be custom made; often, rolling doors are easier to customize. Whatever door manufacturer you consider, find out whether all of the doors are tested, and how. Other factors, of course, may affect functionality, too. For example, do you need them to support climate control? If your facility requires some sort of refrigeration, your doors must function in that capacity. If your location is noisy, you may need something to contain some of that sound. These things are why, even if your chosen door appears to function well enough, it is still worth considering other elements when making your choice.
Safety
Operations in industrial or commercial facilities often require a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe conditions. Everything must function at its best to avoid any accident. That includes the overhead doors. Depending upon the nature of the work at the location, there may be some risk of intrusion or accident. Truly secure overhead doors have security measures to prevent a number of scenarios. They can only be operated by authorized personnel and are protected against forced entry, both physical and electronic. This means that the door’s materials are of good strong quality, and the attached security system is reliable and easy to operate for the owner. It never hurts to have some old-fashioned security, too, like padlocks. Plus, these doors must meet all regulatory standards for fire safety.
Quality
Overhead doors are constructed to survive in industrial facilities, the conditions of which can be hard on materials like those of which your doors are made. Saving money by purchasing doors made of inferior materials compromises quality, which, in turn, compromises safety and the life of the door. A door made of lesser materials will need more repairs, and will need to be replaced before a quality door. Quality ensures thermal protection and a resistance to the weather. It also resists other physical damage, like impact. Steel and aluminum are common materials for overhead doors. With the right grade, these materials can handle a lot of stress over time.
Whatever your need for your industrial overhead doors, come talk to us at Abstract Overhead Door and Fence. We have steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel doors that are insulated, fire-rated, and much more. We can configure them to match your needs so that you have the most functional, safe, and high-quality doors that your money can buy.
Wednesday, 8 November 2017
Thursday, 6 July 2017
Maintaining Garage Door Security
Your garage is not just extra space in your home; it houses at least one of your most expensive necessities. Because of this, it should be considered an important investment for your home. You want to make it as difficult as possible for the uninvited to come in and take what’s yours.
Though your garage door may seem stable and secure, it can probably use some additional security. A thief can still cause serious damage to even a very sturdy, metal door. All it takes is some extra security measures to make your garage door as secure as possible, and to keep it that way.
Install additional security features, like locks, motion sensors, and more.
Treat your garage doors like any other door-add locks. You can be high-tech and get a security keypad with a code and an alarm, or be a little more old-fashioned. Do what you feel is more secure and what you don’t mind handling on a daily basis. You can be as secure as you want to be with alarms, deadbolts, and more.
A timer is a good device to have, too. It adds a touch of security for those moments when you’re forgetful and in a hurry. Just set the timer for whatever time you feel is reasonable. If you forget to close your doors, your timer will go off and close the doors for you. That way, instead of turning back when you’re already down the road, you can keep driving, knowing that it’s okay you forgot to close the garage because the garage will close for you.
Motion detection lights are also a great thing to have. Some modern homes come with them installed, or the ability to be installed. These lights only come on when there is significant movement within a certain distance. So, if a stranger comes to your garage door at night, the lights will come on and alert them that someone might be home, and that your home is equipped with security precautions, making it hard for them to accomplish anything they might be planning.
Dress the windows.
If you have windows in your garage doors, those are more ways to see into your garage. Get blinds or shades for them. You can still have the benefit of windows, just close them when you’re not home so that others cannot see what is in your garage. You can also get a film that shades the window so others can’t see in, but you can see out.
Keep the door in good shape.
Your door is strongest when it’s being maintained. Keep it in good shape. Take precautions when using it. Check it regularly and keep its parts clean. Have a professional check it a couple of times per year. All of these things make sure that your door works when you need it, which includes protecting the items in your garage.
We know garage doors and security at Abstract Overhead Door and Fence. Call us and let us help you make your garage doors more secure.
Though your garage door may seem stable and secure, it can probably use some additional security. A thief can still cause serious damage to even a very sturdy, metal door. All it takes is some extra security measures to make your garage door as secure as possible, and to keep it that way.
Install additional security features, like locks, motion sensors, and more.
Treat your garage doors like any other door-add locks. You can be high-tech and get a security keypad with a code and an alarm, or be a little more old-fashioned. Do what you feel is more secure and what you don’t mind handling on a daily basis. You can be as secure as you want to be with alarms, deadbolts, and more.
A timer is a good device to have, too. It adds a touch of security for those moments when you’re forgetful and in a hurry. Just set the timer for whatever time you feel is reasonable. If you forget to close your doors, your timer will go off and close the doors for you. That way, instead of turning back when you’re already down the road, you can keep driving, knowing that it’s okay you forgot to close the garage because the garage will close for you.
Motion detection lights are also a great thing to have. Some modern homes come with them installed, or the ability to be installed. These lights only come on when there is significant movement within a certain distance. So, if a stranger comes to your garage door at night, the lights will come on and alert them that someone might be home, and that your home is equipped with security precautions, making it hard for them to accomplish anything they might be planning.
Dress the windows.
If you have windows in your garage doors, those are more ways to see into your garage. Get blinds or shades for them. You can still have the benefit of windows, just close them when you’re not home so that others cannot see what is in your garage. You can also get a film that shades the window so others can’t see in, but you can see out.
Keep the door in good shape.
Your door is strongest when it’s being maintained. Keep it in good shape. Take precautions when using it. Check it regularly and keep its parts clean. Have a professional check it a couple of times per year. All of these things make sure that your door works when you need it, which includes protecting the items in your garage.
We know garage doors and security at Abstract Overhead Door and Fence. Call us and let us help you make your garage doors more secure.
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
Spring and Summer Garage Door Safety
There is never a wrong time to remind your family and others of how to be safe when it comes to garage doors. Now that spring is here and summer will be here soon, there may be more coming and going from the garage. It is a perfect time to address issues of safe operation.
The garage door is often taken for granted; we often don’t realize just how significant it is until it no longer works, or there is an accident. They provide shelter, storage space, protection, and more. For the doors to be the investments we want, we must care for them and use them properly. As you, your family, and anyone else using the doors go in and out in the coming outdoor seasons, set up a reminder for everyone about proper garage door safety. Set the rules, remind people of them, and make them accessible on a list somewhere.
Very young children should not be allowed to operate the door. Children can learn, but they sometimes don’t retain important information well enough to remember how to avoid danger at any time. Also, they cannot always fully grasp just how problematic something is when it doesn’t directly affect them at a given moment. Thus, until they prove to you that they can follow the rules every time, they should not be allowed to operate the doors. It’s a small inconvenience to open the doors for them when compared to the likelihood of an accident.
Never try to walk or run under a moving garage door. It’s not uncommon-someone trying to press the button, and then race to get under a closing door. It is simply not worth the risk. You or someone else could be caught and injured by the closing door. When opening or closing a door, stay at a safe distance. Watch to make sure the door opens or closes as it should, and that nothing malfunctions, is stuck in or outside of the garage, or under the door.
Set a check and maintenance schedule, and stick to it. This will help you avoid future issues that may suddenly disrupt your life. Including checking all parts, performing any cleaning, oiling, or tightening of parts that are safe for you to handle. In this schedule, include a visit by a professional. A visit once per year or more can save you time and money in the future.
Don’t try to fix things yourself. This rule can be for children and others who may not know how to address a problem, or it can be for you, too. Any problem that you don’t know how to solve should be handled by a technician. This particularly true for malfunctioning springs and cables, and the opener mechanics. This will save time and money caused by mistakes that may only make things worse.
Try to save on electricity by using your doors less. Each time you use the doors, they use power. Save on power by only opening and closing the doors when absolutely necessary. This will also help you avoid problematic temperature fluctuations.
Set some steadfast rules for safety and you garage doors will serve you well. If you need help with them, call us at Abstract Overhead Door and Fence.
The garage door is often taken for granted; we often don’t realize just how significant it is until it no longer works, or there is an accident. They provide shelter, storage space, protection, and more. For the doors to be the investments we want, we must care for them and use them properly. As you, your family, and anyone else using the doors go in and out in the coming outdoor seasons, set up a reminder for everyone about proper garage door safety. Set the rules, remind people of them, and make them accessible on a list somewhere.
Very young children should not be allowed to operate the door. Children can learn, but they sometimes don’t retain important information well enough to remember how to avoid danger at any time. Also, they cannot always fully grasp just how problematic something is when it doesn’t directly affect them at a given moment. Thus, until they prove to you that they can follow the rules every time, they should not be allowed to operate the doors. It’s a small inconvenience to open the doors for them when compared to the likelihood of an accident.
Never try to walk or run under a moving garage door. It’s not uncommon-someone trying to press the button, and then race to get under a closing door. It is simply not worth the risk. You or someone else could be caught and injured by the closing door. When opening or closing a door, stay at a safe distance. Watch to make sure the door opens or closes as it should, and that nothing malfunctions, is stuck in or outside of the garage, or under the door.
Set a check and maintenance schedule, and stick to it. This will help you avoid future issues that may suddenly disrupt your life. Including checking all parts, performing any cleaning, oiling, or tightening of parts that are safe for you to handle. In this schedule, include a visit by a professional. A visit once per year or more can save you time and money in the future.
Don’t try to fix things yourself. This rule can be for children and others who may not know how to address a problem, or it can be for you, too. Any problem that you don’t know how to solve should be handled by a technician. This particularly true for malfunctioning springs and cables, and the opener mechanics. This will save time and money caused by mistakes that may only make things worse.
Try to save on electricity by using your doors less. Each time you use the doors, they use power. Save on power by only opening and closing the doors when absolutely necessary. This will also help you avoid problematic temperature fluctuations.
Set some steadfast rules for safety and you garage doors will serve you well. If you need help with them, call us at Abstract Overhead Door and Fence.
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