Choosing a Door for Your Refrigerated Storage Room

Do you have a facility with a refrigerated or cooled storage room? If so, you need to carefully consider what type of door to use with it. Many doors will allow the cold air to escape, which means you have to spend more on electricity to cool the space. While the walls and other areas of the structure do play a factor, the door is where you will often lose most of the temperature and it can be a huge part of the inefficiency of your storage room. 

Insulating the Door

Depending on the door’s thickness, you may not need much in the way of insulation. Most of the room should be insulated and you can select a door designed for this type of space. It will help prevent the cold air from escaping and will have minimal gaps around the frame which could let the cooled air out. 

It’s a good idea to talk to the door manufacturer to explain exactly what you’re looking for. They will be able to recommend the best option for your needs. 

Choose a High Speed Door

One of the main reasons cold air escapes from a chilled room is because the door is open. This can let out a lot of cold and lets in heat. You will find that you pay more for electricity if you have this problem. Doors that don’t close on their own can be a big mistake, so get one with a closer to ensure it shuts on its own.

Even more importantly, get a door that is high speed. A high speed door will open and shut faster so you have minimal change in temperature. This allows people to come and go without having a major impact on the temperature of the room and it will save you in energy costs. 

Other Factors to Consider

You will also have the option of swinging or sliding doors and it’s usually a personal preference. As long as both options are rapid, you can use either one. However, if you have a loading dock, keep in mind that you may not want a door taking up extra space as it swings. 

The simplest option for choosing the right door for your cold room is to talk to the installer and find out what they recommend. Since they have the experience installing in hundreds of buildings, they’ll know what works best. 

Need a door for your cold storage? Contact Thoroughbred Doors today to learn more about what we offer.