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5 Benefits of Choosing an Insulated Roll-Up Door

February 26, 2019 | Commercial Doors

5 Benefits of Choosing an Insulated Roll-Up Door

Insulated roll-up doors are a common feature in warehouses, retail centers, transportation hubs, industrial sites, and storage facilities. These doors not only offer the same benefits as conventional overhead doors (e.g. safety, ease-of-use), but come with additional advantages that enhance your workspace, comfort, and operation. For businesses searching for ways to cope with extreme temperatures, here are five benefits of choosing an insulated roll-up door.

Climate Control

Insulated rolling doors are made from sheets of steel or aluminum slats with a layer of insulation between them, usually polystyrene or polyurethane foam, which have high R-values and U-factors. These ratings measure a door’s thermal resistance – how easily heat flows through it from one side to the other. Each rating is an inverse of the other. Doors with a high R-value provide strong insulation, while doors with a low U-factor do the same. Insulated commercial doors typically have R-values of 9-12 and U-factors of 0.8-1.1.

Door insulation is an asset in both hot and cold environments. By limiting heat loss during winter and heat gain in summer, it allows your HVAC systems to function efficiently and maintain a consistent indoor temperature at a lower cost.

Noise Reduction

Besides lowering energy bills, insulated roll-up doors also limit noise transmission, making it possible to conduct business in areas near heavy machinery. By dampening excessive noise, insulated doors facilitate communication and make it easier for workers to concentrate and complete tasks assigned to them. Reducing noise bleed also makes it easier to hear warning signals, thereby lowering the risk of accidents.

Durability

Stainless steel is a poor heat conductor, which is why it’s often the primary component in commercial roll-up doors. But in addition to improving energy efficiency, steel is also incredibly durable, capable of performing well even in operations that require high-speed cycling (short open/close cycles repeated throughout the day). It can even withstand heavy impacts without diminishing its performance or reliability – an important feature for loading docks and other locations that depend on forklifts and pallet jacks. When properly maintained, a stainless steel door is capable of operating for 20-30 years without a major incident.

Security

Their heavy-duty construction makes insulated overhead doors practically immune to standard burglar tools. As a result, installing a steel rolling door significantly lowers your risk of intruders or break-ins. It even helps prevent pest infiltration. Rodents and insects can’t eat or bore their way through the tough exterior, the way they can through doors made from wood or plastic.

Cost Savings

Insulated rolling doors have considerable upfront costs, due to the extra materials required to manufacture them. However, in many cases, their long-term costs tend to be lower. Insulated doors are better suited to harsh conditions such as rain, wind, and snow than uninsulated models. Due to their thermal efficiency, insulated doors are also better at shielding internal components from moisture, debris, and harmful temperature fluctuations. As a result, these doors often experience fewer performance issues over the course of their lifetime, resulting in fewer costs and less unscheduled downtime.

Insulated Roll-Up Door Service and Repair

Vortex preventative maintenance programs help you identify and address potential problems before they affect your business. Our efforts minimize the chance of electronic or mechanical failure. We seal cracks and replace broken panels that could compromise the door’s insulation or lead to rust and corrosion. At the same time, we also test the motor, lubricate all moving parts, and ensure its tracks are properly aligned.

 

At Vortex, we train our technicians on all types of doors, including dock doors, sectional doors, rolling steel doors, commercial garage doors, and insulated garage doors. Partnering with us extends your door’s lifespan, ensuring you can enjoy the benefits of insulated roll-up doors for years or even decades. Contact us to schedule your appointment today!

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