Sectional overhead doors are usually found in commercial and industrial buildings. But they are an excellent choice of security door for homes too. If new security is on your list this year, here are the reasons why you should consider sectional overheads as part of your home or business upgrade.
What are Sectional Overhead Doors?
Sectional overheads are a type of security door. They are made up of horizontal panels (or sections) that are hinged together. The panels move vertically along wall tracks. At a certain point the tracks curve inwards to run overhead, drawing the panels parallel to the ceiling when fully opened.
These security doors are commonly fitted to openings in industrial, commercial, and residential premises. This is because they are strong, durable, space-saving, easy to operate. They also provide protection against all types of weather.
Physical Security
Sectional doors are made out of strong, durable materials. These include galvanised steel, extruded aluminium, and toughened or laminated safety glass panels. The doors are strong enough to resist forced entry, vandalism, and harsh weather conditions.
Trellidor manufactures galvanised steel Corosteel sectional overheads that are popular for commercial and industrial premises. They provide a high level of protection for valuable inventory in these buildings.
The company also makes elegant glass panelled Coroview sectional overhead doors. These security doors are beautifully slimline in style. They are also strong. The frames are manufactured from the highest quality aluminium for maximum strength to weight ratio. For bigger doors, pretensioned wind loading stiffeners are fitted to optimise strength.
Coroview doors have a unique clip-in system for the glass on the inside of the door. This provides superior security and strength, unlike most sectional door products where the clips are on the outside prone to tampering.
Steel and aluminium and glass sectional overhead doors create a formidable security barrier when closed. They keeps people, possessions, and products safe inside. Once locked down, the protective ‘wall’ they present deters home invaders and commercial criminals alike.
Physical security should be tight fitting to reduce gaps that could be exploited by intruders when closed. Custom-made sectional doors tick this box because the design ensures a snug fit within the door frame. This adds to the strength of the sectional overhead doors and helps to keep those inside the building safe.
Weather Protection
Sectional doors for garages and other openings keep harsh weather out of homes and businesses. The door’s interlocking panels and weatherproof seals protect against wind, rain, and dust, keeping interiors dry and clean.
Coroview aluminium and glass sectional gates are manufactured with interlocking panels, weather strips, rubber seals and slam strips to block out rain and wind. In pleasant weather, the doors open up the space completely, allowing fresh air and sunshine to stream in. When the weather changes, the doors can be closed to keep out rain, hail, and wind.
Any security door continually exposed to the weather should be rust or corrosion resistant. If it isn’t, the security gate or door won’t last long or be strong enough to provide physical protection. The materials used to manufacture sectional doors are well able to resist corrosion in wet or humid environments.
A powder-coated finish adds an additional layer of protection against weathering. Trellidor sectional overhead doors are pre-treated against corrosion and powder coated with a UV-resistant polyester coating. This process protects the door against corrosion and UV damage. It also creates a high-quality finish that increases the lifespan of the sectional overhead door.
Customised Access Control
Home and business owners can choose from a range of options to design the exact style of sectional door they need. Some of the choices available are:
- A combination of toughened and laminated safety glass
- Toughened glass and armour plating
- Glass panels can be replaced with solid or perforated panels
- A choice of powder coating colours to suit the décor of the building
- The option to motorise the sectional overhead doors for convenient operation
- Insulation for temperature and sound control
- Punched vision panels and ventilation holes
Unlike many other types of security door, sectional overhead doors can be custom crafted to suit most opening sizes, including abnormal heights. If you need to secure a large garage or a double volume entertainment area, these are the security doors for you.
Elegant Design
Sectional overhead doors make maximum use of space. They open vertically, leaving wall and floor space free. This makes them ideal for homes and businesses with limited overhead clearance or where space is at a premium.
The sectional overhead method of opening is one of the features that attracts people to these security doors. The doors enhance entertainment areas in homes by allowing expansive views and indoor/outdoor flow when the doors are open. These views are not lost when aluminium and glass sectional overheads are closed for safety reasons or because the weather has changed.
Well-designed sectional overhead doors can increase the value of a property. Beautiful doors enhance curb appeal and contribute to a property’s overall security rating. This is an important selling point, making it more attractive to buyers or tenants.
For business owners that have attractive merchandise to promote, see-through aluminium and glass sectional overheads are the perfect protection. Gorgeous cars and other products can be clearly seen behind the security doors without being vulnerable to theft.
Solid panelled sectional overhead doors are more suitable for warehouses, loading bays, and storage facilities. They are also ideal for factories where frequent access for large vehicles is needed. Fire stations and NSRI stations usually have glass panelled sectional overhead doors protecting their vehicles.
In summary, sectional overhead doors are a cost-effective combination of security, functionality, and durability. Some designs are attractive enough to add that ‘wow!’ factor to homes and businesses.
Sectional overhead doors are an excellent investment because they ensure the protection of residential and commercial properties. These doors should be on the list of products to explore for anyone looking to improve the physical security of a building, commercial, industrial, or residential.This type of security barrier is custom-made, so to find out more about them contact your nearest Trellidor service provider.
