A Guide to Choosing the Right Industrial Door for You

Industrial doors come in many different shapes and sizes, each with their own advantages and limitations. Find out which door is right for you in this helpful guide.

What to keep in mind when choosing an industrial door

When choosing an industrial door, there are several key factors that you’ll need to consider:

●     whether it will be used indoor or at the exterior

●     the working environment it will be placed in

●     the degree of security required

●     how it opens

●     the type of control: you can choose between manual or remote-controlled door

●     the size of the door

●     aesthetic value to a building

Roller shutter doors

Industrial roller shutter doors are high-speed flexible doors. These flexible but rigid doors offer great lightness and a high opening speed. They are adapted for crossing areas isolated from each other (sound or thermal insulation) and requiring numerous opening / closing movements due to frequent passages. They also create an effective separation between production areas and storage areas. Other advantages to choosing an industrial roll-up door include:

●     Unlimited number of daily openings

●     Easy installation

●     Low-cost maintenance

However, it’s worth noting some soft doors do not protect against trespassing.

Sectional doors

A sectional industrial door can be useful in a limited space, as this type of door only uses the upper part of the room to operate. This type of door is large, made of insulated panels and installed outdoors. The panels are hinged and lift up to clear the circulation space. Depending on the space available above the door, the panels will be raised vertically, with a certain inclination or sliding along the ceiling. This type of door can be operated manually or by means of a motorised system and are generally very energy efficient. Sectional doors are heavy duty and when they are thick (80 mm) they generally ensure that warehouses, buildings or even more sensitive areas in terms of insulation are closed.



Sliding doors

Sliding doors make great use of the available space while also adding to the aesthetics of your commercial property. From moving heavy items around to providing security, these doors are a common feature of every commercial building. Additionally, since glass sliding doors are often transparent, they help create an illusion of a larger space and make the room brighter and more open. Paired with natural lighting, any office or commercial space can look much bigger and more spacious.

At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, we’re so much more than an industrial door company. With more than 20 years of hard-earned experience in the field, we know exactly what property owners like you are looking for and are here to deliver it with top-quality service and great prices. So if you’re in need of quality commercial doors, contact us today to find out how we can help you.