Six Types of Highly Secure Commercial Overhead Doors

Recent statistics show that retailers lost $68.9 billion of stolen merchandise from burglaries in 2019. Therefore, if you recently acquired an affordable storefront, you should make the space secure. Commercial overhead doors are an excellent security solution for businesses with a storefront. The doors come in various designs, so you should learn about the different types to make an informed purchase decision.

Although any overhead door will meet your overall security needs, it is worth noting what each type offers. Here are six common types of overhead doors.

1. Sectional Overhead Doors

Most traditional overhead doors of the past were single-panel doors that featured a single unit from top to bottom. However, a sectional overhead door comprises several sectionalized panels. A robust hinge system holds all the panels together to ensure smooth operation.

These panels can be well insulated, which makes sectional overhead doors the perfect choice for businesses that need energy-efficient entrances. The best part is that you can request a supplier to make some panels from glass and others from aluminum or steel. Therefore, your options are unlimited, ranging from different sectional materials to various colors.

2. Roll-Up Overhead Doors

As the name implies, a roll-up overhead door is made from several interlocking slats that roll up into a drum at the top. The slats are typically made from galvanized steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. Roll-formed guides are necessary to guide the interlocking slats into and out of the coil's housing.

A roll-up overhead door is a no-brainer if you lack much overhead space in your newly found commercial facility. The overhead coil drum is the key feature that differentiates roll-up garage doors from other types of overhead commercial doors such as security shutters. Most importantly, the drum ensures the roll-up door does not take up too much space when closed.

3. Overhead Coiling Security Grilles

Overhead coiling security grilles function similarly to roll-up overhead doors. However, the security grill is an excellent choice where visibility does not create privacy issues, as they do not feature any solid panels.

Typically, the grille section is constructed using aluminum, stainless, or galvanized steel. An

electric motor for automatic operation is optional. Overhead coiling security grilles are designed for security and durability.

4. Aluminum Glass Overhead Doors

An aluminum glass overhead door resembles a sectional design due to the glass panels. However, both types of overhead doors are unique in their own right. Aluminum glass overhead doors are designed to illuminate the interior of commercial spaces.

For instance, an aluminum glass overhead door is suitable for restaurants and car dealerships where natural light adds to the space's ambiance. Furthermore, the overhead door can create a seamless divide between indoor and outdoor spaces.

5. Ribbed Overhead Steel Doors

When choosing a commercial overhead door, some environments require more functionality and fewer aesthetics. For example, a commercial space close to a beach should withstand strong winds during storms. A ribbed overhead steel door provides such protection.

Most ribbed overhead doors have a rugged design and feature reinforced ridges for extra strength. As a result, they are commonly found in high-traffic facilities, such as loading docks, distribution centers, and inventory centers. These doors require more headspace than any others do, as they move straight up and down in one piece.

6. Security Shutters

You are likely to mistake a security shutter door for a roll-up overhead door. However, security shutters are highly versatile overhead doors commonly used in specialty areas. What differentiates security shutters from roll-up and ribbed garage doors is the compact design. The feature makes security shutters perfect for areas with high pedestrian traffic, such as malls.

Besides, security shutters are highly aesthetic, making it easy to match your storefront to the surrounding environment.

Securing your business premises should be a top priority. At Mikro Corp, we can help you choose a commercial overhead door that meets your needs. Contact us for more information.