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Learn more about fire-resistant commercial rolling doors and why having a battery backup can help you use your garage even without power with the pages below.
Florida Door Solutions carries quality fire-resistant doors from Overhead Door, as well as battery backup products for your residential or commercial needs. Call us at (407) 378-4867 if you would like to learn more.
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Many commercial and industrial buildings require fire protection, including walls and doors that are fire resistant. Commercial overhead doors and rolling doors are available with fire ratings that comply with NFPA-80 standards. Depending upon your local regulations, your commercial or industrial facility may be required to have fire-rated doors on your property.
Fire-Rated Service Doors
Steel rolling doors with fire ratings are designed to close automatically in the event of a fire. A door will automatically close when a special fuse link senses an abnormally high temperature, usually around 74 degrees Celsius, or about 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The fuse link is broken by the high temperature, and the door then shuts to enclose the fire. Fire-rated overhead doors can help slow or prevent the spread of fire, protecting personnel, equipment, and other assets until emergency services arrive. Service doors can be customized to fit loading areas or other portals as necessary. These doors come in a variety of slot styles and colors to suit both industrial and commercial environments.
Fire-Rated Counter Doors
Counter rolling doors with fire ratings perform the same function as larger service doors, but are used for smaller openings above counters. They are rated for either one or three hours of fire resistance. You also have the option of including a fire-rated laminated countertop to further increase the protection the door provides. Both rolling service doors and counter doors are designed to expand upwards in the event of a fire.
When not in use, these doors can remain open and out of sight, and sills can be installed flush with the ground or recessed into the ceiling for an unobtrusive appearance. Further options include insulation and other features that increase the fire resistance of the door, allowing it to resist flames and extreme heat for longer.
If your property requires fire-rated commercial rolling doors, contact Florida Door Solutions at (407) 378-4867. We carry quality products from Overhead Door, including Fire Sentinel and FireLite options, and can help you determine which option is best for your building.
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Your garage door needs regular maintenance in order to work properly. You can perform simple monthly visual inspections of your garage door and opener, and you should pay especially close attention to certain areas.
This video provides tips to help you inspect your garage door. First, check the spring or springs of your garage door. Next, inspect your garage door track and rollers to ensure smooth operation, and check any cables near this area. Fraying cables are a sign that it’s time to schedule a repair. Watch this video to learn more tips and to find out how to check your garage door’s balance.
If you do find anything wrong with your garage door, contact a professional for repairs right away. To learn more about garage door maintenance or to schedule a repair, contact Florida Door Solutions at (407) 378-4867 today.
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Garage door openers rely on a steady source of power to operate properly. Without power, homeowners can be stuck with their cars locked in their garage or unable to park their cars securely at the end of the day. It is important to recognize the impact that a power outage can have on your daily routine. Battery backups can be connected to your garage door opener in order to allow it to function even during a neighborhood-wide power outage.
You Can Maintain Access to Your Garage During a Power Outage
Even so-called minor power outages can leave thousands of homes without power, and there is often the thought that it won’t happen to your home. The truth is that power outages can strike unexpectedly. Most modern garage door openers have manual overrides that allow doors to be operated by hand, which can help you get to work or park your car. Still, the added inconvenience will continue as long as the power remains out. Battery backups are ideal to help ensure that your garage door opener operates under any conditions.
You Can Choose Powerful Openers with Battery Backup
Many of today’s excellent LiftMaster products use integrated battery backups to provide function even in the event of a power outage. For example, a battery backup is integrated into the BeltDrive 3850, an ideal model for powerful, but quiet operation. In addition, the Jackshaft 3800 model has an optional battery backup feature and is one of the most powerful and capable garage door openers on the market today for residential customers.
Florida Door Solutions carries these LiftMaster residential garage door openers that can help you avoid interruptions to your routine and protect your vehicles, even during a power outage. Contact us at (407) 378-4867 to find out which garage door opener is right for you. You can also visit our website to learn more about the products and services we provide.
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