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March 20, 2023
Friday the 13th is for the superstitious. The day has been steeped in fear for centuries, with a connection to ill-fated dinner parties long past. While some believe these practices should be followed all 365 days of the year, there are others who only avoid sidewalk cracks or dining with 13 guests on Friday the 13th. To join in on the holiday, we wanted to add our own door-industry-related superstitions for a bit of fun.
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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.
March 20, 2023
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.
March 20, 2023
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?
March 20, 2023
There is a quiet, practiced hubbub all throughout the North Pole. Presents are being sorted alphabetically by country. The reindeer have all been to the vet for health and speed checkups. The elves have prepped the meals and snacks the team will need to pull Christmas off this year under Mrs. Claus’s guidance. There’s just one issue that threatens to bring all this expert preparation to a screeching, free falling halt: the faulty rolling doors at Santa’s workshop.
March 20, 2023
2019 seems like an overactive season, not only for the number of tornadoes but also where they are occurring. Currently, there have been about 1,000 tornadoes reported across the nation - usually, there are 200 fewer by this time. For the last week of May, there have been over 200 tornadoes in 13 days as well as 12 consecutive days with eight or more tornado sightings, beating a record set in 1980.
March 20, 2023
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.
March 20, 2023
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.
March 20, 2023
Our motor operator offerings are manufactured with your productivity and daily tasks in mind. Here are four ways our motor operators can decrease stress and the daily or weekly need for a hand chain debacle.
March 20, 2023
In a parking garage, you want to ensure your security closure can handle the rigors of peak times while fitting into a low profile. The Extreme High Performance MicroCoil Grille – 500K cycles can be your go-to with nearly 50% less headroom than other security grilles on the market.