Common Questions to Ask When Buying Roll Up Doors in West Palm, FL

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If you’re planning to buy a commercial roll-up door and are in the process of selecting in the West Palm, FL market, there are some fundamental elements to consider. Beginning with the basics, here are some overview of commercial roll-up doors:

What is a Commercial Roll Up Door?

Commercial roll-up doors are known as metal slatted doors that keep in a coil located above the building interior or exterior portal of entries. They establish elevated security against entry at the same time as protection from natural environmental factors. It is manufactured with roll-formed metal slats that interlock to create a solid rugged curtain.

What are its benefits and applications?

Commercial and Industrial roll-up doors are becoming a popular choice for several businesses because of their multiple benefits:

• Super strong and almost impossible to break
• Reliable Insulation
• Blocks External Noise
• Highly Durable
• Space Saver
• Easy to operate
• Fairly inexpensive
• Lightweight and easy to install

Overhead Door Company of South Florida, a division of DuraServ, offers a variety of commercial roll-up doors that are ideal for self-storage, storage, agricultural, and recreational uses. Some common applications include:

• retail
• food and beverage
• pharmaceuticals
• refrigeration/cold storage
• heavy industrial applications
• energy-efficient facilities
• transportation and transit
• auto dealer service centers
• manufacturing controlled warehouses

Why consult a professional when planning to get Roll-Up Doors?

In reality, there are many door providers in the market today that can answer what your company needs and agenda. Each has the experience, expertise, and integrity with credentials to prove they are worthy to render their products and services.

However, the biggest challenge is how are you gonna find and choose the right company. With each company offering a lot of great marketing promotions and full of promises, it is hard to tell which one is suitable for your company's needs.

First off, if you are looking for the right place where to find the right company, that is, in Florida, you are on the right track. Florida is where big businesses of logistics & distribution industry can be found which includes transportation and logistics and broader wholesale trade that employs more than half a million Floridians. 

Overhead Door Company of South Florida

Nearly every major global logistics integrator already has a presence in the state, including Overhead Door Company of South Florida, a Division of DuraServ,  the largest distributor in the world for the leading manufacturers of dock equipment and hi-speed doors,  we have the products and skilled technicians to keep your dock running at its peak. No one does docks in South Florida better than our Florida High-Speed door.

We offer one of our best commercial roll-up doors - Overhead Door- Model 600 Coil-Away Rolling Steel Service Door model in West Palm, FL, provides both value and quality in a light-duty, highly attractive commercial Florida roll up doors. 

What is a coiling fire door?

A coiling fire door is a special coiling roll-up door having a special release mechanism that will close in the event of a fire or fire alarm.

Here are some questions usually ask by professionals before deciding to get a coiling roll-up door and will help you assist when consulting an expert to make that right decision. 

1. Is the door of the right size?

This seems most likely too distinct, but doors that are too gigantic or too petite for a given building often find their possible way to the job site. See to it to counter check, not just the door itself, but all its operating components. This is especially vital for furnish projects which may oblige to account for existing guides.

Overhead Door- Model 600 Coil-Away Rolling Steel Service Door is designed to fit openings up to 16' wide and 16' high (4877 mm by 4877 mm) and ideal for closure for any number of light commercial and industrial applications. Our Florida Overhead Door service office has a variety of commercial roll-up products available, servicing all of South Florida. 

2. Where would be the door be installed?

This is important for several reasons like functionality, technical specific needs, and facility requirements. If the door to be installed in the kitchen, it should be on the countertop and unlikely to a full-height door.

Model 600 Coil-Away is easy to install, trouble-free performance and smooth operation. It is computer designed and precision manufactured to our exacting standards and your job specifications. Additionally, fabricated of 24 or 26 gauge galvanized steel (depending on door width) for strength, with durability ensured by the door’s steel guides and brackets. 

3. What material is the wall construction made of?

Not all wall constructions will support the installation of the coiling fire door. Generally, firewalls are either masonry or non- masonry to have something very substantial to attach with. Commonly, for coiling fire doors requires a wall that meets UL approved construction, and usually, this means 14 gauge channels, wood 2x material, or structural steel. It is advisable to check with the fire-rated door specialist, for there are several requirements and compliances for fire-rated doors installation.

Overhead Door- Model 600 can be standardly mounted facing the wall and has a counterbalance of high tensile helical torsion spring housed in a steel tube or pipe barrel assembly, making it perfect for masonry or non- masonry installations or establishments.

4. What made out of door material is the best for me?

Presently, in the market of fire doors, there are two basic materials, stainless steel, and steel. In terms of finishes, stainless steel has 2 types: mill, and two levels of bright polish, #2B, and #4. As to its location of installation, if the door subject to high humidity, stainless is a better choice.   

The aesthetic appeal of the Coil-Away™ 600 Series is painted with a rust-inhibitive, roll-coated finish that includes a baked-on primer coat that is .2 mils thick, and a baked-on polyester topcoat that is .6 mils thick. Offer a variety of three exterior/interior colors: white/white, white/ brown, brown/white. 

5. Can the door be opened, or only during fires?

Warehouse or facility requirements vary depending on fire door replacements. Like if the fie door is located on a mounted loading dock application, a higher usage plan is required. This requires a fire-rated specialist to learn options available.

Built for functionality, Coil-Away™ 600 is crafted of quality galvanized steel interlocking slats, with all-steel brackets and guides and 20,000-cycle helical torsion springs, the door is designed to perform and last. 

6. Does the door bring about energy needs?

Each state has its own energy codes. Code modifications and a complicated interaction within the establishment specifications can create door a lot of options. This requires the expertise of energy professionals.

The Coil-Away™ 600 is a quality door that’s built to perform reliably for life - ensuring low maintenance, less downtime, fewer repair costs, and has a 24-month limited warranty.

One-Stop-Shop for Commercial Door and Loading Dock Equipment 

Servicing all of South Florida including West Palm, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, we have a variety of rolling steel doors and roll-up doors to choose from:

• Overhead Door- Fireking 631 Series- Rolling Steel Fire Rated Service Door
• Overhead Door- Fireking 634 Series – Rolling Steel Fire Rated Service Door
• Overhead Door- Fireking 630 Series- Insulated Rolling Steel Fire Rated Service Door
• Overhead Door- Fireking 630 Series- Rolling Steel Fire Rated Service Door
• Overhead Door- Model 600 Coil-Away Rolling Steel Service Door
• Overhead Door- Model 610 Rolling Steel Service Door
• Overhead Door- Model 620 Stormtite Rolling Steel Service Door
• Overhead Door- Model 625 Stormtite Insulated Rolling Steel Service Door
• Overhead Door- Model 640 Rolling Fire Counter Door
• Overhead Door- Model 641 Stainless Steel Rolling Fire Counter Door
• Overhead Door- Model 660 Integral Frame Rolling Fire Counter Door

24/7 Parts and Service Availability

• Full fleet of service and installation trucks
• Fully stocked warehouse
• Team of factory trained and fully qualified service technicians
• Team of knowledgeable coordinators to take your call

Planned Maintenance Program

• Protect Your Investment
• Reduce Lifetime Ownership Costs
• OEM Parts and Accessories
• Minimize Downtime
• Maximize Productivity
• Stocked Inventory

Considering you feel you are on the right track and ready to make that decision happen, feel free to contact us (954) 266-7960, or through our website, for any query about Model 600 Coil-Away Rolling Steel Service Door model or any commercial and residential roll-up doors and dock equipment needs at our Florida Overhead Door service office in West Palm, FL. 

You can make a service request or visit us personally at our service areas: South Florida - Miami, Miramar, West Palm, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe County, Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, and Doral.