Choosing the Best Commercial Garage Door Model for your Property

Commercial garage doors have somewhat different construction than typical residential garage doors due to the larger volume and weight of vehicles traveling through commercial garages, as well as a range of different power supply and security needs. In this blog entry, the garage door opener installation experts here at Garage Door Repair Chicago will provide a brief guide to choosing the best commercial garage door model for your home.

Considerations for Choosing the Right Commercial Garage Door

Garage Door Material – Make sure that your commercial garage door is built to withstand regular everyday use. The material that your garage door is made of not only determines its appearance, but how long it will last. Aluminium doors are clean looking – but aren’t nearly as durable and strong as commercial steel garage doors.
Garage Door Insulation – Commercial garage doors should be insulated so as to protect your property from cold or hot temperatures as well as wind, rain, hail, and snow. Consider your needs and the environment in which your business is located.
Garage Door Usage Patterns – Consider how often you use your garage door – multiple times in one day, or just twice? Consider the traffic flow that enters and exits your garage to help determine your needs.
Garage Door Maintenance Requirements – Consider what type of garage door you want based on how much wear and tear you estimate it will experience. Garage doors that might experience wear and tear should be built for heavy usage and easy (and cheap) maintenance.
Garage Door Security – Consider buying a commercial garage door with security features like powered locks and codes that automatically scramble / regenerate.