If you’ve ever specified or installed a rolling door or grille, you’ve also encountered the term “wind load.” You probably know the wind load requirements for the doors in your facility. You know why wind load requirements are important, but may not be sure on the specifics. Not to worry, we’ll give an overview in this blog post to help.

Just like in parking garages, the materials used in public spaces should work as a sieve, letting fresh air in while keeping prying eyes and hands out. With a variety of options to choose from, the security, visibility, and airflow allowed by a security grille or perforated door slats are customizable.

We all know the importance of ventilation in our homes and buildings. It’s why harsh chemical cleaners come with labels reminding us to use them in a well-ventilated area. It’s also why building codes were established, especially for structures like parking garages where carbon monoxide can build up to dangerous levels. In parking garages, ventilation means more than simply opening a window like we might do at home to bring fresh air inside. Instead, the use of exhaust fans, the design of the structure, and other precautions are integrated to ventilate and monitor harmful air pollutants.

Along with securing your parking garage or facility, electronic autolock eliminates the need for in-person 24/7 monitoring. Instead of having someone keep watch over your garage all night, you can relax in knowing electronic autolock can handle the job on its own.

In the world of commercial roll up doors, there are plenty of options to suit your business needs. Do you care more about weather resistance, or are you more concerned with robust physical security against intruders? Insulated commercial garage doors can provide protection from the weather, intruders, and more. With the right roll up door solution, you don't have to choose between the features you need most. You may first be wondering if roll up doors can even be insulated. The answer is yes — the choice only depends on what kind of insulation you select. From there, you can enjoy the advantages of enhanced overall performance and greater peace of mind concerning product storage and security. We'll look at what an insulated roll up door is, what its benefits are, and which kinds offer the best value for your commercial facility.

In this guide, we'll explore the different types of roll-up doors available to help you make the right selection as you design a commercial building. We'll also provide resources to help you incorporate roll-up doors into your technical drawings. If you have any questions about our commercial door specifications, please reach out to us — our design experts are ready to assist you.

Just as artists strive to connect with and evoke feeling from their audience, designers and architects aspire to do the same through their creative use and blending of materials. Both artists and designers want to create an experience for their audience, whether it’s a museum visitor or person entering a hotel lobby. Good art and design bring beauty to people’s lives. They add whimsy and fun to an otherwise boring wall, or a put unique spin on typical, everyday items like a mug or doorstop. But do creativity, art, and design come into play in the world of more industrial, architectural materials?

It’s no secret that 2020 had its share of contentious moments. From battling a global pandemic to racial and political protests across the country, the past year was a stressful one for everyone. Put in simpler terms: 2020 was a doozy. With many people still processing the aftershocks of COVID-19 and results of political unrest in major cities across the U.S., it seems 2021 will unfortunately continue to encounter stages of grief and anger of a trying past 12 months. This also means stores and storefronts may see more damage from continuing protests and riots. Is your store prepared?

With limited doses and a phased distribution plan, the COVID-19 vaccine is not expected to become widely available to the public until later in 2021. The time is now to determine how and where you’ll store the vaccine when it’s time to distribute widely.