Advantages Of Installing A Roll-Up Garage Door On Your Steel Building

Most home, farm, and business owners prefer a roll-up door for their dwelling unit, farm building, and commercial structure due to its durability and convenience. Steel building doors protect your home and commercial building from harsh weather, energy loss, and break-ins, all while opening and closing every day for easy access.

In this blog, we will be discussing roll-up doors for garages, what they are, how they work, their benefits, and what you should consider before installing one.

What Are Roll-Up Garage Doors, and How Do They Work?

A roll-up door is made using horizontal metal panels or slats that roll up into a coil form above the door opening. 

Materials Used: Generally, tough materials like steel, aluminum, and insulated panels are used to make roll-ups as these are lightweight and come with higher durability. 

• A steel roll-up door offers better strength, durability, and rust resistance (when galvanized). It is ideal for heavy-duty applications and higher security.
• An aluminum roll-up door is lightweight, resistant to corrosion, and suitable for coastal and humid areas.
• You can opt for insulated roll-up doors to regulate indoor temperature and reduce noise, especially in residential and commercial sectors.

Key Design Features: Roll-up doors take up less space due to coil design and offer better space utilization of overhead space inside 2-car metal garages. Since this type of door moves upwards and doesn’t need space for inward or outward swing, it is ideal for confined spaces. 

Common Uses: These types of doors are versatile and can be used across various sectors, such as residential (garages, sheds, home units), agricultural (barns, hay storage, sheds, steel equipment storage, etc.), and commercial (warehouses, retail shops, storage facilities, etc.).

Advantages Of Roll-Up Doors In Steel Garages And Buildings

Some of the benefits of roll-up steel building doors are as follows –

Space Efficiency: Roll-up doors are the champ for saving space when compared to a traditional swing door or sectional door. Roll-up door coils neatly above the opening, which frees up ceiling and floor space.

When combined with a steel building, they increase interior space for storage, equipment, workspace, etc. You won’t need large square footage, as vehicles can be parked closer to the door opening for better functionality. 

Compared to swing-out doors, which require a lot of space inside/ outside the building to open, and sectional doors, which need ceiling tracks, reducing interior roof space, a roll-up door is a clear space saver.

Easy Operation: You can choose between manual and motorized options for the garage door. Opt for roll-up doors with chain hoists for larger doors or frequent usage for convenience. High-quality installation ensures smooth operation with minimal noise.

You can integrate a roll-up garage door with a remote control or smart home technology for modern and seamless access.

Cost-Effectiveness: An insulated steel door saves energy, reduces the need for heating and cooling, and with their simple design, they are easy to maintain. The average cost of a basic steel door is $800 to $1200. However, the cost of replacing a garage door will depend on its material thickness, insulation, labor rates, style, size, design, and location.

Durability: A durable steel roll-up door can withstand tough weather conditions and external challenges. 100% galvanized steel door protects against daily wear & tear, is lightweight, and can handle sun exposure, rain, snow, and wind without compromising functionality.

Security And Safety: Heavy-duty locking mechanism saves your residential-style garage from forced entry, while minimal moving parts ensure a long-lasting design. Steel building owners can opt for reinforced construction for enhanced security and advanced design for smooth operations with minimal injury risks. You can upgrade to metal garage doors to enhance safety with a surveillance camera, motion sensor light,  digital seal with TRUK-LOK III, side lock latch, etc. 

Low Maintenance: Since roll-up doors have fewer components, they are easy to clean and maintain. You can lubricate the roller and moving parts, like the chain hoist, for smooth working. These lower upkeep needs translate to long-term savings over time.

Customization And Aesthetic Appeal: Roll-up doors come in various sizes and styles you can choose from. You can also choose between front entry vs. side entry garage, as per your property layout. For instance, you can:

• Choose the width and height of a roll-up door of up to 16 ft. or more.
• Choose between certified/ non-certified roll-up doors.
• Add chain hoist to it.
• Choose a square or 45-degree corner for the door.
• Choose from up to 16 door color options.

Before choosing a door, have a clear understanding of the primary need for roll-up doors, your location, and local residential or commercial building codes. This will help you choose the right style, design, and dimension.

Things To Consider Before Installing A Roll-Up Door In A Side Entry Garage

Here are some common things you must consider before choosing and installing roll-up doors for home units or metal commercial garages. 

Garage Building Size: What size metal building do you want to install? Do you need a side entry or a front entry layout? What types of vehicles do you want to park? Is it a sedan car, a semi-truck, an RV, or a commercial goods carrier?

We also offer an option for frame-out that can be as wide & tall as 14 ft. or customized to ensure the dimensions align with your needs. For side entry garages, make sure the roll-up doors are placed at a sufficient distance for easy opening and closing.

Door Dimensions: Choose the size of the garage door that is at least 2 ft. wider and 1 ft. taller than the sedan car dimension, while for commercial trucks, the garage door should be at least 3 ft. wider and 2 ft. taller than the truck’s dimension. We also offer walk-in doors for storage access to home garages and employee or worker access to commercial steel structures.  

Insulation (if needed): Decide if you want to insulate your metal door based on your needs. For example, a cold storage metal warehouse that stores perishable items will need insulated doors to regulate temperature and reduce cooling costs. A factory, metal garage workshop, or manufacturing unit will need insulated doors to reduce noise transfer to and from the building. 

Budget: Assess the budget before choosing the style, design, and accessories for steel building doors. This will help you keep costs within the set boundaries. If you need motorized and smart tech integration, add its cost to the final budget. We provide roll-up and walk-in doors and frameouts along with our metal building, which you can customize based on your needs. This will save you from extra installation expenses and skilled labor costs.

Add Functionality And Style To Your Garage With Roll-Up Garage Doors

As you can see, roll-up doors are simple and efficient entry/ exit designs for home, farm, and business uses. You can choose to integrate technology features for long-term use and energy efficiency. If you are looking for a new metal garage with custom-sized roll-up doors, call us today at (704)-741-1587. We provide free quotes on all custom and prefab metal building designs.