Gone are the days of simple silver roll-up doors. Commercial door designs have expanded to include all different color options, designs and features. They can provide high security and contribute towards the insulation of the building.
Choosing a commercial door for your building is an important decision. Your door must be able to withstand high amounts of traffic, serve as protection, and be durable and reliable, all while enhancing the appearance of your building.
Find a commercial door style that fits your functional needs and design preferences, and learn how to make your commercial door stand out.
Types of Commercial Garage Doors
There are many types of commercial doors, including:
- Rolling doors: These are a popular choice for warehouses and retail areas. The slates roll up into a coil either manually or with the help of a motor.
- Max protection doors: These doors offer security protection against harsh weather conditions.
- Insulated door: Insulated doors are another option that protects against weather. They help maintain temperatures inside a building.
- High-speed doors: High-speed doors help prevent theft and offer high security. They are also incredibly durable.
- Fire-rated doors: These doors offer protection against fire and smoke damage.
Materials Used in Commercial Garage Doors
You can choose between a variety of commercial door materials, including the following:
- Vinyl: Vinyl is lightweight, durable and practical.
- Fiberglass: Fiberglass doors mimic the appearance of wood. They are cost-effective and durable.
- Wood: Wood doors come in a range of colors and are a natural insulator.
- Aluminum: Aluminum is lightweight and can withstand moisture.
- Steel: Steel doors are economical and low-maintenance.
5 Commercial Garage Door Design Concepts
The right commercial door can enhance the look of your entire building and add extra security and protection. Below are five commercial overhead door design ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
1. Aluminum Full-View Doors
These doors provide several benefits to a building. They are sturdy and durable, and they also provide visibility and natural light to your interior. They have clean, solid lines and a modern look.
With aluminum full-view doors, you have several options for glazing, including:
- Clear glass
- Gray tinted glass
- Bronze tinted glass
- Mirrored glass
- Obscure glass
- White laminate glass
- Frosted or acrylic
You can also get an aluminum full-view door in a range of colors and finishes, including bronze, chocolate, clear and black. These doors are durable and easy to operate, and they offer an affordable upfront cost.
2. Steel Full-View Doors
The steel full-view door offers grand window designs, maximum durability and energy efficiency. As with the aluminum full-view doors, you have many glazing and visibility options for the windows. You can also choose between bronze, dark bronze or black finishing. If you're looking for a different color, you can choose a custom finish for your door.
Both aluminum and steel full-view doors are part of the Clopay Architectural Series. The steel doors provide an energy-efficient option for those looking for high visibility. These are also long-lasting and low-maintenance options for your building.
3. Rolling Steel Doors
You have many options if you are looking for roll-up garage door designs, including counter shutters, fire-rated doors and security grilles. These doors also come in a range of colors, so your door can bring a pop of color to your design palette.
Roll-up garage doors are perfect for shops, restaurants and restricted areas. They can be constructed from a high percentage of recycled material, are designed for easy maintenance and offer a long-lasting finish.
4. Polyurethane Insulated Commercial Steel Doors
Commercial steel doors with polyurethane insulation are one of the top overhead door options available. They are part of the Energy Series With Interllicore®. Polyurethane insulation helps a building's interior stay cool and constant.
The insulation is a proprietary polyurethane foam. It is injected and expands to fill the interior of the door structure. Besides assisting with insulation, this also increases the door's strength and durability.
These doors are built for high-traffic areas and are extremely durable. They are engineered using the following hardware:
- 14 gauge hinges
- 10,000-cycle torsion springs
- 19-gauge steel hinge support plates
- 18-gauge single and end stiles
You have several customization options when you choose this type of commercial overhead door. You can choose between glazing options like gray, bronze, white laminate, gray acrylic and white acrylic. You can also customize the color of your commercial door, with options that include white, almond, desert tan and chocolate brown.
These doors are ideal for manufacturing plants, warehouses, retail stores and municipal buildings. If your building requires excellent insulation and climate control, these doors are an exceptional choice to ensure your interior stays cool during the summer and warm during the winter.
5. Custom Garage Doors
If you still have not found a commercial door that speaks to your needs or design preferences, consider working with a company to design your custom door. The Clopay Architect Portal is a complete resource and guide to commercial doors.
When you use the portal, you can find information on product specifications, get your technical questions answered and download helpful brochures. As a result, you can create a commercial door that suits your building's unique needs.
Contact the Clopay Corporation Architectural Design Support Team Today
When selecting and designing your next commercial door, our Architect Portal has the resources and team of experts you need every step of the way. At Clopay Corporation, our Architectural Design Support (ADS) team prides itself on providing project support for architects as they browse for the most effective commercial doors for their clients.
From custom design help to creating plans for a door that fits the specifications of a project, the ADS team can help at any step of the commercial door selection process. Contact the ADS team today to find the commercial door that will fit your design.
