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Overhead Door types
Overhead doors are commonly used in garages, warehouses, commercial buildings, and other structures. They come in various types, each designed for specific applications and environments. Here are some of the main types of overhead doors:
1. Sectional Doors
- Design: Composed of panel sections connected with hinges. When the door opens, the panels bend and slide up along tracks.
- Material: Steel, aluminum, wood, or fiberglass.
- Applications: Residential garages, commercial buildings.
- Features: Insulated or non-insulated options, windows for natural light, various colors and finishes.
2. Overhead Coiling Doors
- Design: Roll up into a coil above the door opening, similar to roll-up doors but often heavier and more durable.
- Material: Steel, aluminum.
- Applications: Industrial and commercial buildings, loading docks.
- Features: High durability, suited for heavy use, various insulation options.
3. High-Speed Doors
- Design: Operate at higher speeds compared to traditional doors, often with a roll-up or folding mechanism.
- Material: PVC, fabric, aluminum.
- Applications: Cold storage, clean rooms, manufacturing plants.
- Features: Quick opening and closing to maintain temperature control, enhance security, and improve workflow efficiency.
4. Fire-Rated Doors
- Design: Similar to roll-up or sectional doors but built to withstand fire and prevent it from spreading.
- Material: Steel, aluminum.
- Applications: Commercial kitchens, storage areas, buildings requiring fire safety.
- Features: Rated for specific fire resistance duration (e.g., 1 hour, 2 hours), equipped with automatic closing mechanisms in case of fire.
5. Glass or Full-View Doors
- Design: Composed of glass panels framed with aluminum or steel.
- Material: Glass, aluminum, steel.
- Applications: Car dealerships, retail stores, modern residential garages.
- Features: Aesthetic appeal, natural light, modern look, insulated glass for energy efficiency.
6. Security Grilles and Shutters
- Design: Made of interlocking metal slats or bars, designed to provide security while allowing visibility and airflow.
- Material: Steel, aluminum.
- Applications: Retail storefronts, parking garages, public buildings.
- Features: Strong security, can be manually or automatically operated, compact storage when opened.
7. Bi-Fold Doors
- Design: Hinged sections that fold back when opened.
- Material: Steel, aluminum, fabric.
- Applications: Aircraft hangars, large industrial openings.
- Features: Allows for very wide openings, durable, can be insulated.