The doors in your auto dealership should offer much more than a simple entry and exit point. They're an opportunity to protect against external threats like break-ins and severe weather, all while making your business more efficient. 

Keep reading to learn how thoughtfully designed commercial doors can help your auto dealership operate more efficiently and stay protected from outside forces.   

Efficiency

Commercial doors can increase your auto dealership's efficiency in many ways. Check them out below!

They Require Less Maintenance

Traditional auto dealership overhead doors contain many components that can deteriorate with use and will often need repair. But service calls can be expensive, and waiting for an overhead door to get fixed results in downtime for your staff.

You can avoid maintenance hassles and maximize productivity when you choose commercial roll-up service doors. These innovative, durable doors can withstand years of daily use with minimal repairs required, so your business can operate smoothly.  

They Enhance the Customer Experience 

Aesthetically pleasing overhead doors are an excellent way to wow your customers as you welcome them into your dealership or service area. Outfitting your business with high-quality infrastructure can communicate a sense of cleanliness and professionalism that will appeal to customers. 

Of course, high-performance overhead doors do much more than look appealing — they operate quickly, opening and closing at speeds up to two feet per second. This feature is visually impressive, but it also allows your team members to work efficiently, which leads to satisfied customers.   

They Boost Team Productivity and Retention

Commercial steel doors offer protection from the elements, whether you're facing extreme heat, torrential rain, gusty wind, or freezing temperatures. And if you need advanced protection, you can choose doors built to endure fire, hurricanes, and tornadoes. 

Comfortable environments that provide a safe haven from the weather are much more pleasant to work in, allowing your team members to focus on productivity. 

Work areas protected from the elements are a selling point that can help you when hiring. Install commercial doors in your auto dealership and discover how easy it can be to attract and retain talented technicians!

They Cut Energy Costs

Many sectional overhead doors provide little insulation and protection from outdoor elements. Moreover, they open and close slowly, allowing weather conditions time to permeate the service area. The dealership's climate control must work hard to keep the area at a consistent, comfortable temperature, which can result in a hefty energy bill. 

Insulated commercial overhead doors can support HVAC systems and keep energy costs under control. Insulated doors make heating or cooling your business more manageable because they prevent heat from moving in and out. Custom-built doors seal tightly against their frames to lock out inclement weather. 

They're Environmentally Friendly

Businesses are increasingly striving to operate with a smaller carbon footprint, and commercial overhead doors can help them get there. With energy-efficient designs and features, auto service rolling doors function with minimal electricity, decreasing a business' drag on the power grid. 

High-performance commercial doors open and close quickly, allowing minimal time for outdoor conditions to affect your interior environment. Your HVAC system won't have to work overtime to heat or cool your dealership, further reducing its environmental impact.  

Safety

Auto dealerships need reliable protection because they house confidential customer information and expensive tools in addition to cars. Securing all areas of your dealership is crucial to prevent potential threats like thieves and inclement weather from affecting your business.

Security gates and doors are two effective ways to shield your business from potential threats. Let's dive into the details of these effective options. 

Showroom Security Gates

Roll-up security gates, also known as grilles, are metal barriers that protect sensitive areas without sacrificing airflow, visual access, or light infiltration. You can install security gates to roll down the length of each showroom window or to secure certain areas within the showroom, such as offices. 

Having a security gate in place shows thieves that your showroom is not easily accessible. Criminals want to target businesses that offer easy entry, so they'll likely move on once they see metal grates.  

Showroom security gates are available in many options to suit your business' specific needs. At Cornell, our custom-made security gates fit precisely in your showroom, providing maximum protection. And if your dealership is in a high-crime area, you can opt for our high-powered, heavy-duty security grilles for added peace of mind. 

Another benefit of security gates is their cost-effectiveness. These grilles operate mechanically, requiring less maintenance than many other security alternatives. 

Showroom Security Doors

Outfit your showroom with high-security commercial doors for the most protection from determined criminals. These doors can defend your showroom's assets against riot-level assault. 

Of course, thieves aren't the only threat to your showroom. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, your showroom is also vulnerable to severe weather conditions like strong winds and hail. If these hazards penetrate your showroom walls, you could face asset damage, flooding, and an increased risk of vandalism. 

Weather-rated security doors can safeguard your showroom from environmental threats. You can choose from the following options. 

• Hurricane-rated roll-up doors: These doors can withstand intense impacts from heavy wind and rain.
• StormDefender® doors: These doors create a saferoom for your auto dealership's staff and customers during a hurricane or tornado. 
• Wind load roll-up doors: These doors are capable of protecting against the damaging winds of hurricanes and tornadoes. 
• Wind-Master® doors: These doors are your solution for protection from winds over 85 miles per hour. 

Service Area Security Doors

Your auto dealership's service department contains valuable tools and equipment in addition to your customers' cars. However, the large, garage-style openings can leave these assets vulnerable if you don't have security doors in place. 

At Cornell, we build commercial doors with various protection levels to suit your business' needs. Our Extreme Series sectional doors are ideal for auto service departments because they offer protection while boosting productivity. These low-maintenance sectional doors can open three times as fast and close twice as fast as traditional sectional doors. They also boast durability, with heavy-duty hardware and a powerful lift cable. 

Whichever style you choose, you can rest assured that the valuables in your service department are safe overnight. 

Secure Your Auto Dealership With Cornell's Commercial Doors

At Cornell, we understand how crucial it is for your auto dealership to operate safely and efficiently. We're here to help with our line of innovative, custom overhead doors. We'll work with you to design aesthetically pleasing doors that meet your security needs. 

Level up your auto dealership with commercial doors that work hard for you. Reach out to us today for a free quote.  

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