The Benefits of Rolling Doors for Your Business
Did you know that you have many more options when it comes to your shop than just ordinary garage doors? For example, we recently had a customer in northern Idaho who hired Continental Door and Ramey Construction to install four insulated Cornell coiling doors. We’d like to thank Ramey Construction for that opportunity and also take a moment to let you know why you may also want to consider rolling or coiling doors for your business.
Why Steel Rolling or Coiling Doors?
There are a number of reasons why you may want to choose rolling steel doors for your business. For one, we have coiling doors with an R-value as high as 8.1. This is quite a high rating for commercial coiling doors, and it means your inventory and the interior of your facility will be better protected against heat transfer, saving you energy on heating or cooling costs.
Coiling doors are also very convenient to install and maintain. They can be customized to fit even in tight openings and easily roll up and out of the way without a complex overhead track system taking up space, such as you might find with a standard commercial overhead door. A quality steel coiling door can raise and lower fast for easy entry and exit, are convenient and often last a long time with little maintenance.
Here are a few additional benefits of rolling doors for your business:
1. Better Security
Every year, the losses due to burglary, robbery and theft add up to billions of dollars. While not all losses are to small business, around 23% occur at business and another 19% in other locations. Shipping and warehousing services, in particular, need strong security to protect inventory. Rolling steel doors provide better security than flimsy sheet metal.
2. More Durable
Most types of roll-up doors are made of steel or heavy-duty aluminum. They hold up to daily use and outside elements better than many other materials. Rolling doors are rust-resistant and can withstand the many rainy days in the Northwest, as well as wind, ice and even hail. They also do well with intense daily usage.
Sectional doors have numerous parts where dust and dirt can collect and damage cables and eventually springs. Because rolling steel doors are made up of slats, it is easy to replace damaged sections and clean the doors.
3. Improved Insulation
Coiling doors come with R-values as high as 8.1. A higher insulation rating keeps the inside of your facility at a steady temperature. Prevent heat transfer, which saves on heating and cooling costs. A customized fit allows coiling doors to be installed even in tight spaces and ensures the fit prevents gaps. Sometimes it is hard to get the right fit for wide or tall doorways, but rolling garage doors provide the perfect solution for these spaces.
4. Special Functions
Rolling doors take up less space inside the room and need less headroom than other types of doors. They easily roll up and out of the way to allow taller vehicles into a warehouse for deliveries and shipping needs. Because these doors roll straight up, you keep your floor space, and your ceiling remains free and clear for moving tall things in and out.
Rolling doors can also be used as a firewall or barrier in manufacturing facilities where heat or dangerous chemicals are used — but warehouses and manufacturers aren’t the only businesses using rolling doors. They also provide added security for retail establishments and offer a convenient way for restaurants to open up the interior and include an outdoor seating area during nice weather. When the weather isn’t desirable, the doors are simply lowered to separate indoor and outdoor spaces.
Learn More About Rolling Doors
Continental Door for Rolling Steel and Coiling Doors in Northern Idaho and the Spokane, WA Area
At Continental Door, we offer high-quality coiling doors from top brands like Cornell and Alumatec. Cornell is a coiling door manufacturer that has been in business for nearly a century and is famous for their flexible design, top-level quality and LEED® compliant products. Alumatec coiling grilles and rolling counter doors are a popular choice among businesses that require quality, dependability and reliable security in their doors.
As a trusted source of residential and commercial garage doors in Washington and Northern Idaho, we are more than happy to help you find the right rolling steel doors for your business. To learn more, give us a call today at 509.921.2260, or stop by our showroom to see samples of our commercial door options for yourself. We are open to the public every day except Sunday. Our hours Monday through Friday are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday, we are open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Have a look at our doors and talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable commercial garage door experts who can help steer you in the right direction when it comes to the perfect door for your business.
