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Things to Consider When Purchasing an Industrial Door

Thoroughbred Doors • Jul 21, 2022
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Industrial doors tend to be heavier duty than your average door. They are also more likely to require larger sizes and more features than regular doors and for good reason. They are part of a busy business and that means the doors must work as hard as the people in the building.

Doors are a big part of the industry, whatever it is. You’ll need to load products in and out of your space, show clients around, and generally have things and people moving in and out on a regular basis. The doors must meet expectations or they can slow your entire operation down. With that in mind, here are some things to consider when buying an industrial door.


Size

The size of the door will depend on the amount of space that is available, but also what you need to load. If you will have entire lorries driving into the building, the doors must be large enough to manage this. Likewise, if there are wide loads or particularly high ones moving in and out, they should be designed to fit the needs of the building.


Style

From overhead doors and shutter doors to roll-up and sectional doors, there’s something for everyone. The style of door that you choose will depend more on how it will be used than on looks, though. For most businesses, it’s essential that the door is completely functional and works well for the specific needs of the business.

You may choose from doors that swing open and those that slide to one side to doors that simply slide up into the ceiling.


Safety

What safety system is in place with the door that you choose? Since industrial doors tend to be large and heavy, you want to be sure that your workers and equipment is safe around the door. Safety systems may include backup for instances where a spring fails, fail safes to prevent the doors from closing on someone or something, and others. It’s also a good idea to look for fireproof doors to give your workers more time to get out if there is a fire.



Windows

Do you want windows on the door? In some cases, this can help the workers out, but other times, it’s simply easier to leave the windows out, particularly if the door will be open most of the day, anyway.

As you choose your industrial door, be sure to look at all the options and figure out what is best for your needs. Contact us at Thoroughbred Doors to learn more about our offers.

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