How to choose a commercial overhead door?
The essential function of every commercial garage door is to keep garages protected at all times but they can also add some curb appeal to an establishment. Before deciding on a commercial overhead door business owners must consider various factors as mentioned in this blog by Magnolia Glass & Mirror.
1. Security
Security is a prime concern for any business establishment. An unsecured door means unsecured inventory and equipment, the loss of which can lead to financial struggles. Steel doors that feature bulked-up locking mechanisms are ideal for businesses. Many commercial overhead doors come with state-of-the-art security features such as powered locks or scrambled opening codes.
2. Noise
Businesses located in residential areas must install overhead doors that create minimal noise to maintain a positive rapport with neighbors. The nature of some businesses may need to install overhead doors that have high noise-cancellation qualities to keep the sounds out and keep the environment quiet. The operation of the door also determines the amount of noise it produces. These factors must be considered whilst choosing an overhead door.
3. Insulation
Many businesses offer a climate-controlled environment for employees and customers. But an overhead door that is poorly insulated can lead to a major loss of energy efficiency. Such businesses must choose overhead doors made of polystyrene or polyurethane with the former being a better insulator. Businesses that have no requirement to maintain a climate-controlled atmosphere need not bother with insulative overhead doors.
4. Fire safety
When a business regularly deals with equipment, processes, or materials that heighten the risk of fire, fire-resistant doors enhance the fire safety quotient of the property. These doors are specially crafted to provide additional fire resistance when compared to standard overhead doors. However, it must be noted that most fire-resistant doors feature a lower R-value, which means that it offers lower energy efficiency and may not be appropriate for businesses in climates that feature temperature extremes.
5. Convenience
Door openers are an important part of a commercial door. Most business owners prefer the mechanism of the door to be convenient, simple, and technologically advanced. For instance, remote-controlled operated door openers can make life very easy for a business owner.
6. Usage
A business establishment that opens and closes its overhead doors constantly must choose doors that can withstand that kind of usage. A sturdy and durable overhead door with a smooth mechanism is an ideal choice.
7. Material
A commercial garage door comes in various materials from steel, vinyl, and wood to aluminum and glass. Depending upon the intended use, weather conditions, and budget, business owners can choose from a variety of options available in the market. The choice will impact the door’s look and longevity. For example, aluminum doors offer a sleek, modern appearance, but they can’t withstand dents as well as steel.
8. Maintenance
Every overhead door requires some kind of maintenance depending on the type of garage door selected and the frequency of its use. Business owners must consider the maintenance they can manage before choosing the overhead door. For instance, commercial garage doors that are built out of aluminum, wood composite, or steel are known to be low maintenance and durable. Those made of natural wood will need some additional maintenance measures such as sanding and sealing.
Magnolia and Genie
Magnolia Glass & Mirror not only offers commercial and residential overhead doors but also makes operating these doors a smooth experience with the Genie garage door openers and accessories.
As a proud Genie authorized dealer and service provider, Magnolia will now offer a complete and stellar overhead door experience to its clients. Now, home access is as easy as pushing a button or using an app on a smart device.
Why Magnolia Glass & Mirror?
Magnolia Glass is a family business, founded by Mr. & Mrs. Joe Adams in 1966, which is currently being operated by Smoky, Marcus & Chrystal Osborn. Offering a wide range of services to residential and commercial customers in Magnolia and surrounding areas, Magnolia Glass offers high-quality and dependable service with integrity to its customers. The services offered are:
- Shower doors
- Replacement windows
- Custom mirror/glass
- Commercial glazing
- Overhead doors
For more information on overhead doors or other glass and mirror services, call (870) 587-1595.
