Cornell Commercial Rolling Doors and Security Grilles Blog

What if the foundation your building is sitting on isn’t straight across? If there’s a steep slope, irregular opening or raised sidewalk within the door opening, how can your rolling door or grille fit properly? We answer these questions and more.

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor events and activities. This is the time of year we see more outdoor venues operating. One of the most popular venues we see during the summer include concession stands. These “mini restaurants” are easily accessible, and convenient for those attending the event. It sounds easy, but there is actually a lot that goes into making things run so smoothly.

Aside from looking pretty, the effects of biophilic design have positive effects on our mental and physical health and well-being. Discover how our vinyl graphics can add to your biophilic design!

From markings on clay tablets to UV printing and everything in between. Discover what printing looked liked in the B.C era and how it has evolved today.

Creative thinking and teamwork yield impressive results for The Metal Shutter House in NYC.

In the overhead door industry, we know that rolling fire steel doors not only provide security, but also serve as the front line of fire protection designed to prevent the migration of fire and smoke throughout a building. We’re also aware that these closures will only respond to a fire event as planned if one annual activity takes place: periodic fire door inspection and drop testing. Learn more about the changes coming to NFPA 80 in this blog.

Learn more about StoreDefender™ for the cannabis industry in our latest application sheet.

In cafeterias, stadiums, hospitality, healthcare, and educational facilities, specifying a counter door that not only offers a compact, streamlined option but also includes insulation to reduce operational noise is key. There are many counter door options on the market, but one is the only and first of its kind with a patented PVC back slat to hold the melamine foam insulation in place within the curtain. Our Insulated Roll Up Counter Door is a unique solution with a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 26.

Have you worked on projects that called for doors or grilles that had specific wind load requirements? If you answered “yes,” you’re probably familiar with some of the basics, such as the difference between design and test wind load and how wind load is calculated. While understanding the basics is helpful, it is also beneficial to be aware of myths surrounding wind load requirements for rolling doors and grilles.