In many commercial and industrial facilities, door systems play a role in overall building performance. Insulation and thermal efficiency can influence interior conditions, energy usage, and operational comfort.
Understanding how insulation works — and how it is measured — helps support more informed decisions when selecting a commercial door system.
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| T175 | T150 | T200 | T200C | T300 | T200-20 | |
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Face Material |
Steel |
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Door Width (recommended max.) |
36’-2”
(11024mm) |
24’-2” (7366mm) |
30’-2”
(9195mm) |
24’-2”
(7366mm) |
36’-2”
(11024mm) |
36’-2”
(11024mm) |
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Door Height (max.) |
22’ (6706mm) |
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Section Thickness |
1 3/4”
(45mm) |
1 1/2”
(38mm) |
2”
(51mm) |
2”
(51mm) |
3”
(76mm) |
2”
(51mm) |
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Section Joint |
1/4” (6mm)
Ship-Lap |
1/4” (6mm)
Ship-Lap |
1/4” (6mm)
Ship-Lap |
Tongue and Groove |
Tongue and Groove |
1/4” (6mm)
Ship-Lap |
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R-Value (Calculated) |
16.00 |
13.21 |
18.28 |
18.28 |
25.54 |
18.28 |
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Exterior Face Sheet Thickness |
0.019”
(0.48mm) |
0.016”
(0.41mm) |
0.016”
(0.41mm) |
0.016”
(0.41mm) |
0.019”
(0.48mm) |
0.037”
(0.94mm) |
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Standard Exterior
Finishes |
White, Silver & Brown |
White & Brown |
White |
Almond, Sandstone, Desert Tan, Brown, Bronze, Black, Slate Grey, Cafe, Iron Ore |
White |
White |
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Pattern |
Multi-Ribbed/Standard Ribbed |
Flush |
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Glazing |
AA, B, CPL, D, E, Fullview |
AA, B, CPL, D, E |
AA, B, CPL, D, E, Fullview |
AA, B, CPL, D, E, Fullview |
CPL, D, E, Fullview |
AA, B, CPL, D, E, Fullview |
In temperature-controlled environments, door openings can be a source of heat loss or gain.
Insulated door systems help reduce heat transfer, contributing to more stable interior conditions.
Insulation may be particularly important in:
The level of insulation required depends on how the building is used and the surrounding climate.
In Canadian climates, temperature differences between interior and exterior environments can be significant. Insulated door systems can help manage these differences by reducing heat transfer and supporting more consistent indoor conditions.
Climate, building usage, and exposure all play a role in determining the appropriate level of insulation.
While commercial door systems are only one component of a building envelope, their performance can contribute to overall energy efficiency.
Choosing an appropriate insulation level, combined with proper installation and maintenance, helps support long-term system performance.
R-value is commonly used to describe the insulating performance of a material or system. It represents resistance to heat flow — the higher the R-value, the greater the insulating capability.
In commercial door systems, R-value is one way to compare insulation performance between different products.
However, R-value alone does not represent the full thermal performance of a complete door system.
U-factor measures the rate of heat transfer through an entire system, including panels, joints, and framing components. Lower U-factor values indicate better overall thermal performance.
Because U-factor reflects the performance of the complete door system, it can provide a more comprehensive view of how a door will perform in real-world conditions.
While R-value is a calculated measurement, U-factor is a tested measurement, which is another benefit to using U-value as a factor to measure insulation efficiency.
Thermal performance is influenced not only by insulation materials, but also by overall system design. Thermal breaks help reduce heat transfer between interior and exterior surfaces by limiting conductive pathways within the door system. Combined with insulated panels, proper system design contributes to improved thermal efficiency.
Commercial door systems may use different types of insulation depending on performance requirements.
POLYURETHANE INSULATION
Provides higher thermal performance and structural strength. Advanced systems such as Neufoam™ are designed to enhance insulation consistency and overall panel rigidity.
POLYSTYRENE INSULATION
Offers moderate insulation performance and may be suitable for applications with lower thermal requirements.
The selection of insulation type depends on building conditions and operational needs.
Not all commercial applications require the same level of insulation. In some environments, durability, visibility, or operational efficiency may be a higher priority than thermal performance.
Selecting the right door system involves balancing insulation with other performance requirements such as:
Full length retainer and bulb weather strip minimize air flow and ensure weather-tightness at the base of your door.
Roll formed from commercial galvanized steel. Vertical tracks sloped to ensure weather tight seal. Horizontal track curve available in 12" (305mm) or normally provided 16" (406mm) radius.
Bolted type, field adjustable, rib reinforced, stamped from 0.123" (3.1 mm) thick commercial galvanized steel.
72" (1829 mm) long or 90" (2286mm) for 3" hardware.
Fabricated from zinc plated steel designed to provide greater stability, field adjustable to ensure weather tight seal.
1" (25mm) diameter 0.078" (2mm) tube or 1/8" (3mm) wall keyed full length or 1" (25mm) diameter cold rolled galvanized steel keyed full length.
Interior slide bolt type.
Doors are constructed to withstand wind load specified in ANSI/DASMA 108. Linear style trusses are provided according to door size. Additional trussing can be provided for higher wind load applications.
Ten ball bearings provide years of smooth and quiet operation. 7/16" (11mm) diameter standard stem, long stem on doors over 16’-2" (4928mm) wide.
Helically wound torsion springs manufactured from oil tempered spring wire, stress relieved, minimum 10,000 cycles. Aluminum die-cast grooved drums. Flexible 7 x 19 construction aircraft type galvanized cables with 5:1 safety factor. Higher cycle available upon request.
Linear type, fabricated from 0.078" or 0.106" (2 or 2.7mm) thick zinc plated steel with embossments designed to resist higher load and provide greater stability resulting in improved performance.
Linear type fabricated from 0.078" or 0.106" (2 or 2.7mm) zinc plated steel. Graduated type design to ensure weather tight seal.
Full height fabricated from galvanized steel, complete with bolt-on type bearings.
Zinc plated.
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