As gaze at the garage door to your shop, you notice that it’s looking a little rough. Then, it snags halfway up and slams back down on your foot! After you tend to your injury, it’s time to look for a replacement.

A recent survey found that a new commercial garage door can set you back between $1,500 to $10,000. You don’t want to spend all that money only to find that you bought the wrong door!

But, how do you measure for a new door? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about overhead garage doors for your business.

How to measure overhead garage doors

There are a few key measurements you’ll need when you shop for a new overhead garage door. Make sure to measure each area and come up with the same number at least a couple of times.

Inside the door opening- Measure the height and width of the opening where the door sits.

Side clearances- Measure the distance from the door opening to the wall on each side.

Headroom- Measure the distance from the top of the garage door to the ceiling.

Backroom- This measurement starts from the wall where the door opening is and ends at the back wall.

Types of commercial garage doors

With so many varying needs when it comes to commercial overhead doors, there’s a huge range of styles to pick from. Here are some common types of commercial overhead doors.

• Rolling Overhead Doors
• Thermacore Doors
• High-Speed Metal Doors
• Sectional Steel Doors
• Insulated Overhead Doors
• High-Speed Rubber Doors
• High-Speed Fabric Doors
• Fire Resistant Doors
• Vinyl Roll Up Doors
• Security Grilles
• Aluminum and Glass Doors
• Cold Storage Overhead Doors
• Wash Bay Doors
• Wind Load Doors
• Pole Barn Doors
• PVC Strip Doors

If you’re replacing an existing door, the easiest fix to replace it with the same style overhead door. But, you can choose to change the style altogether if you find another style that better suits your business’ needs.

Maintenance and repairs

We must stress is that trying to maintain or repair a garage door is a dangerous job. Even seasoned professionals get injured and even lose fingers when working with these kinds of doors!

If your door works well, you only need to have a service call once a year. But, you’ll need more frequent visits as your door ages.

Something about a locked door makes people on both sides feel safe

The idea behind a big steel door is to protect your business from theft or vandalism. Keeping your door in good repair ensures that it can keep your business as safe as possible for many years.

But, when the door gets too old or damaged, you’ll need to replace it or the security factor suffers. Whether you choose to hire someone to replace the door or if you decide to do it yourself, make sure you measure several times before you decide on a new door.

We hope you enjoyed reading this article and that you learned a few helpful tips about overhead garage doors. For more great articles about business, technology, witty tips, and more, check out the rest of our blog today!