Commercial Metal Doors

The biting cold, wind, snow, and ice of winter can do more than chill your bones, and they have a way of sneaking into your building through doors. Not only will it drive up your energy bills, but it will also cause drafts and impose wear and tear. 

A door is one of the key boundaries between your interior climate and the elements outside, so ensuring it is properly weather-proofed is a necessity. From sealing gaps to reinforcing thresholds, winterizing your doors will:

• Provide comfort

• Lowers heating costs

• Extend the life of your door

Quick Answer: How Do You Weatherproof a Commercial Door for Winter?

Weatherproofing a commercial door involves sealing gaps around the frame, replacing worn weatherstripping, installing a door sweep, inspecting door gaskets, and ensuring the threshold creates a tight seal. Proper commercial door weatherproofing helps prevent drafts, reduce energy loss, improve indoor comfort, and protect buildings from moisture, snow, and cold winter temperatures. Regular

Since the 1940s, technology has significantly improved the manufacturing process of commercial hollow metal doors. The manufacturing process involves nine steps before a metal door is shipped to a job site for installation. First, the process begins with the raw materials. The standard material for a commercial metal door is galvanized steel.

Galvanized steel is a steel surface that has received a galvanized coating, which has been annealed. Galvannealed steel starts with a galvanized coating, where the steel is dipped in zinc to protect it from rust. After coating, the steel is heated (annealed) to allow the zinc to bond with the surface. The result is a corrosion-resistant matte finish that holds paint well.

Steel shaping for commercial doors involves several key steps:

• Large steel sheets are cut down to the required door size.

• The sheets are bent and formed into the outer shell of the door.

• Reinforcement channels are shaped and