Rolling Doors

Ensure the safety and security of your business with industrial rolling doors
By D. Johnston Rolling doors are an excellent way of increasing protection for your business, whether from fire or intruders. They provide an extra level of security that give you peace of mind. Commercial rolling doors have many applications and can enhance the safety of everything from warehouses to retail shops to restaurant kitchens.

In several ways these doors can add to the safety of your business. Ask yourself if the measures you have in place are enough to protect it from fire, burglary, or vandalism. Consider the following factors in implementation of rolling doors:

1. Use industrial rolling doors to help contain the spread of fire.
2. Protect your business from criminals by installing rolling doors.
3. Inquire about differing options from a rolling door manufacturer.

Reduce your risk of fire damage with the use of interior rolling doors

If you run a restaurant, catering business or other food service industry, you can install interior rolling doors to slow or stop the spread of flames in the event of an after-hours fire. In fact, some states have laws requiring such fire measures, along with annual inspection regulations. Counter-top doors roll down and create a metal barrier from ceiling to counter, keeping fire from moving from the kitchen to the dining area or vice versa. In a mall or open market setting, the doors also double as a protection against thieves or other criminals.
Try:  City Gates USA sells several models of fire doors and counter-top rolling doors. Acme Rolling Doors also has several models, as well as information about fire door inspections which may come in handy once you've chosen a product.

Cut down on risk of crimes against your business with an industrial rolling door

Make your business less of a target for criminals by buying exterior rolling doors, which provide a deterrent to would-be thieves. If you own a warehouse or lease space in a shopping mall, exterior rolling doors make your business inaccessible to all but the most determined criminals, forming a locked metal barrier that keeps your merchandise and goods safe.
Try:  Raynor specializes in security doors for various kinds of storefronts and other business aspects where visibility is a high priority; check out some of their models and specifications for ideas for your company. Alpine has a considerable line of commercial rolling doors for mall storefronts.

Weigh your options for the types of rolling doors available to you

Various kinds of rolling doors exist, including the counter-tops and full-size solid doors mentioned above, as well as horizontal rolling doors for irregularly-shaped storefronts and metal grates and grills that allow your merchandise or advertising to remain visible while still protected by a sturdy layer of security. You can also get doors to protect sensitive files and information in office cabinets. Evaluate your business and decide what rolling door is best for your needs.
Try:  Some of your options for rolling door suppliers include The Cookson Co., which sells many types of rolling doors, including fire and grill doors, and Cornell Iron Works, which provides a product comparison chart to view information on a plethora of rolling door uses.

• Make sure you file for the proper permits before installing your rolling doors. Such a project may fall under municipal or state construction laws.
• Investigate the insurance advantage of rolling doors. Ask your business' insurance company if there are discounts on your premium for the installation of extra security measures. Many firms have such policies, because cutting down on your risk of fire and robbery means cutting down on their risk of having to cover losses.