In this image, you can see the G-5000 design agricultural garage doors. They are Ice White and measure 16' x 18'. One of the benefits of these doors is the garage door windows. When exiting, they are about the same height as your head in your truck, providing you with better visibility.
Years ago, farm buildings were typically used for keeping animals and crops safe from thieves and inclement weather.
Today, they are used for a host of other purposes. We can provide customized agricultural garage doors that can suit any need you might have.
Over the years, farmers started to create a range of various agricultural structures for their specific needs. In some cases, they needed to have large barns for their horses. They may have another barn for cows or other livestock. Other types of buildings they made included granaries, coops, pigpens, sheds for equipment, dairy barns, smokehouses, ice houses, etc. Each building has a purpose.
Depending on the type of farm you own, you will need to have certain types of buildings to meet your needs. Consider how getting an agricultural garage door or commercial garage door operator can benefit you.
1- Large Buildings Need a Big Garage Door for Farm Equipment
The agricultural garage doors in this picture are the G-1000 Construction doors, and they are a great choice for buildings used to store equipment including plows, tractors, trucks, harvesters, balers, wagons, trailers, etc.
Good Doors Keep Farm Equipment Safe
Like other farmers, you have a lot of agricultural machinery, which helps to make your operations more efficient. Naturally, you want to keep that equipment in good working condition for as long as possible. Having them in a building will help to prevent rust and other damage from the weather. It will also keep them safe from theft and tampering. Consider some of the types of equipment you might have.
- Harvesters are a huge benefit for those who have large crops. They help to cut down how much time and effort is spent getting the crops harvested.
- Pickup trucks and trailers are also essential pieces of equipment on any farm, and they need to be kept just as safe as all of the other items.
- Tractors are a mainstay on just about any farm. Whether you have one tractor or several, a farm building will help to keep them safe.
As you well know, there are many different items, both large and small, that are needed on your farm. Whether you have a massive farm or a small farm, you have expensive equipment you need to keep protected.
Because each farm is different and will have different needs, the best option will be consulting a garage door expert. The professionals will help ensure you have the right garage door size and model.
When you take the time to install the proper agricultural garage door, you can help to ensure the safety and longevity of all of your farm equipment.
These G-5000 agricultural doors are expertly crafted and will have the large dimensions your building requires. The one in this photo measures 28' x 16'. This size should be perfect for many agricultural buildings.
Although you might have what you consider to be a safe farm and you have other precautions to help prevent theft, don’t ignore just how much thieves covet your equipment. By keeping the equipment indoors and behind a sturdy agricultural garage door, you can help to stop theft from occurring.
Being extra cautious is always better than waking up and finding that valuable items have been stolen. A little precaution goes a long way.
With big agricultural garage doors, you need to have quality hardware built specifically for these garage doors.
Above, you see, the two types of heavy-duty hardware used with agricultural garage doors, including the G-5000 construction. Which is right for you? You would choose the one that is closest to the number of open and close cycles the door performs each day.
2- Choose Insulated Agricultural Garage Doors
Naturally, you want to make sure all of your farm animals are safe and sound.
Your animals need to have a place to stay out of the harsh weather. There needs to be space to keep them from getting sick and to keep them from spreading illness to other animals. Having an insulated building can provide the shelter they require.
A great way to ensure your animals are safe and warm while keeping your energy bills down is with garage door weatherstripping. This features a weather seal mounted in an extruded PVC retainer. This will help to ensure that the threshold is watertight.
You might need to have a space for your animals where you can keep the feed from becoming damaged and rotting due to moisture. A good building with an agricultural garage door that is insulated can keep the temperatures constant and reduce the risk of humidity.
Garage door weather stripping is a huge benefit.
As mentioned, you want to keep your equipment and your livestock safe. They are some of the most important assets on your farm, after all. One of the best things you can do is add more insulation to the garage door with an added layer of polyurethane or polystyrene.
If you need a door that can stand up to just about anything, consider the G-5000. This garage door is available in R-12, R-16, or even R-18 value, providing you with the insulation you need. Here, you can see the door in 24 x 14, with Ice White color and windows.
Insulation Types: Consider polyurethane foam and polystyrene (Styrofoam).
- Polyurethane
The polyurethane foam is injected between the panel gaps. It is more resistant than polystyrene, and it works well for weatherproofing and insulating.
- Polystyrene
Polystyrene comes in large sheets, which are put in between the garage door panels. The thermal resistance is not as high as polyurethane, but installation is simple, and it does not cost as much.
Above, you can see each of these options in action on a garage door. The polyurethane is on the left.
What R-Value Do You Need?
It can be difficult to determine just how energy efficient a building is going to be. Many factors come into play when it comes to the overall insulation and how much heat loss can be eliminated. The best thing you can do when you are looking for garage doors for your farm buildings is to consult with an agricultural, industrial & commercial garage door professional.
3- Waterproof Garage Door Openers, Remotes, and Accessories
Here, you see two agricultural garage doors, both in G-5000 construction. However, they are different sizes: 18' x 14' and 12' x 12', both in Ice White. Having two different sizes provides you with more flexibility in how you use the space.
Don’t forget that the garage door openers you use are just as important as the garage doors themselves. Moisture can cause issues with the parts, and it could cause problems with the electronics in the building.
Naturally, if you struggle with a lot of humidity and moisture in your space, you need to have proper seals and water-resistant components and equipment.
LiftMaster’s CRBH commercial door openers are a fantastic choice for many farm buildings.
The LiftMaster CRBH garage door opener is the same as the RBH opener. The one difference is that it is waterproof. The CRBH is a Jackshaft opener that will be installed on the wall. With large sectional garage doors with a vertical or high lift, this type of opener is ideal. You will find that this also features a chain hoist with an electric interlock, so it can be operated manually in the event of an emergency. This garage door opener can handle a lot of work—up to 25 cycles per hour and less than 90 cycles per day.
As you know, these types of buildings often gather a lot of dust. This is especially true when it is time to harvest. Therefore, the garage door openers need to have a special casing. This will help to prevent electrical fires from occurring.
These are the most common causes of barn fires according to farm construction company Conestoga Buildings. Know what they are and how to prevent them. Some of the reasons they list include:
- Smoking
- Baled hay
- Improper storage of material including food, hay, and dried bedding
- Space heaters
Because of the fire dangers, many of the electric LiftMaster commercial door openers feature waterproof and corrosion-resistant covers. These help to ensure the safety of the motor. Additionally, you can find other water-resistant items from LiftMaster. This includes equipment like commercial photo eyes, optical edge systems (bottom weather stripping), control panels, and button stations. These will meet NEMA 4 water protection requirements.
This keypad, the KPW250, is a great choice for the LiftMaster commercial garage door openers. The keypad is weatherproof. You can find out more here.
4- Remember the Importance of Maintenance
Although your equipment can often handle working in even the most rigorous of environments, it is important to make sure you keep it well-maintained. This will ensure that it keeps on working well for many years to come. Check out the Farm Progress blog for some great advice on how to manage dirt and dust to keep farm equipment running.
When you are choosing a commercial garage door, always make sure you opt for something that will be easy to clean and maintain. Steel and aluminum will be ideal for this.
Work with garage door specialists to ensure your garage door is serviced properly. They have the experience, know-how, and tools to keep the garage door in great shape.
Understand how to clean your steel or aluminum garage door the right way.
The items that you use for washing and waxing your car can work well for cleaning your garage door. You want something gentle, so it doesn’t damage the door. This means you should stay away from cleaners that are too strong or abrasive.
Garage door maintenance is not just a good idea. It is essential if you want to make sure your agricultural garage door continues to work well.
It would be terrible to head out early one morning only to find out that your garage door isn’t working correctly because you didn’t maintain it or get it serviced when you should have. Not being able to get at the equipment inside and use it for your farm could mean a wasted day or more… which you can’t afford on the farm. Always make sure the garage door is working correctly.
Your commercial door maintenance should include:
- Getting in touch with the proper experts to handle installation, maintenance, repair, etc.
- The experts will inspect the garage door visually and will prepare a report on its condition.
- They will provide preventative measures to help avoid problems with the door in the future.
- If needed, they can fix, adjust, and align the garage door, springs, and tracks.
- They should always provide the best in customer service, as well.
Follow the annual garage door maintenance steps to reduce the need for costly repairs and improve your garage door’s longevity.
Typically, you will want to have someone come out to check on your garage door at least once per year. The frequency of the inspection will depend on the building and how often you use the garage door. In some cases, you might want to have an inspection every three to six months. If your door performs a lot of cycles, opting for maintenance several times per year is a better solution.
Commercial Garage Door Design for Agricultural Applications
Consider a colour that matches the barn.
You want to have a commercial garage door that does more than just function properly. You love your property, and you want it to look great. Find the right colours that will match your other buildings. While white is always an option, you can see above that there are plenty of other colours from which you can choose. Find the one that works best for you.
When you are picking commercial doors for agricultural applications, consider the aesthetics once you know what size and type of garage door you will need. You can even talk with the experts and have them provide a sample or color code for the property you want to match.
The G-5000 garage doors you see here come in 9 colors not to mention different garage door window sizes, glass types, and frame colors.
Adding some windows to the door can provide some added light inside, and it can improve safety when you are going into or out of the building with equipment.
You have plenty of options with windows. You could have a row, no windows, or even just one, as seen here on this 12 x 12 overhead garage door.
Are you ready to get an estimate for your agricultural overhead garage doors? Ask for a free quote by email.
At Car-Wal Garage Doors, we strive to make sure you find exactly what you need that will fit your property and your budget.
We know how important it is to get the right garage door to keep your property and equipment safe. We also understand why you want to cut down on costs while still getting all of the features you require. We can help you find just what you need.
It is time to talk with one of our experts about your farm building garage door.
Call us at 519-685-9797 or visit us.
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