Choosing the Right Material for Industrial Doors

Choosing the right material for the doors of your industrial property can seem challenging, especially if you’re unsure about the advantages and disadvantages each has to offer. That’s why we’ve put this guide together to help you identify which door is most suitable for your business.

Considerations When Choosing the Right Door Material

Internal vs External

One of the very first things to consider when selecting an industrial door is where the door will be located in your facility. Will you require internal or external doors for your warehouse? Perhaps you need both. This is a crucial factor as, depending on the environment your doors will be located in, they may require certain materials in order to protect them from certain elements. 

For example, whilst our steel doors can be used both internally and externally, their hard-wearing bulky exterior makes them more ideal for outdoor use. On the other hand, our roller shutters are less obtrusive, making them better suited for indoors.

Security Levels

Another important factor to consider is how secure the door needs to be. For example, if you require a highly secure external door to keep out any unwanted intruders and keep your employees safe, then high speed steel doors may be the most suitable option for your business as their fast closing and hard-wearing properties makes them a great additional security barrier.

Increased Safety

If your employees work inside the warehouse, you will require doors which comply with the relevant health and safety regulations. These include rules about fire safety which can be met by installing doors made of fire resistant materials such as stainless steel.

Temperature Control

If you work in an industry which maintains a controlled temperature, such as in food or medicine industries, you’ll need a door that allows you to do so effectively without allowing any heat in or out where it shouldn’t be such as our Klimate K2 Freezer Door which is designed to meet rigorous demands for working in a freezer environment.

Not only does this mean you’ll have greater control over the temperature but you’ll also save energy costs too, a win-win.

Contamination Control

If you work in industries where hygiene is essential, you’ll need a door made of a material that is incredibly effective at preventing pollution, dust and dirt from entering, helping to minimise the risk of contamination which is crucial in highly sensitive and environmentally controlled premises. Our Ardent Stainless Steel Door is designed specifically for locations where the demands for hygiene are high such as within the food and medical industries.

Easy Clean Properties

Similarly, where hygiene is a top priority, having easy-to-clean doors is crucial. Thankfully, our high speed stainless steel doors with PVC curtains are designed to withstand regular use of strong cleaning agents, so you can be sure you’re meeting your hygiene standards.

The Right Doors for Every Industry with BID Group

At BID Group, you’re guaranteed to find an industrial door to suit your business and its needs. Every door we install is tailor-made to meet the site requirements and the environment the door is due to operate in. 

Get in touch today for a free site survey or free quotation.