When Purchasing a Commercial or Industrial Overhead Door

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.