What is a commercial grade door?

A commercial-grade door is a perfect solution for high-traffic areas. These are the doors that you find in bus stations, schools, hospitals, and other heavily used buildings. They’re made to stand up to a lot of wear and tear without showing it, as well as having hinges that will last far longer than standard home doors.

A commercial-grade door is different from a residential-grade door. The difference between the two is that commercial doors are used in businesses, which need security and safety features such as deadbolt locks and an anti-ram feature. Residential grade doors are most often used in homes, which only need common locks and a frame.

The most important thing about a commercial-grade door is that it is strong, durable, and able to withstand any attacks. A commercial-grade door uses stronger materials to be able to stand up against various attacks.

Such materials are steel, glass, fiberglass, or aluminum. The methods used in creating a commercial-grade door are also different from the methods used in making residential doors. In a majority of cases, a commercial-grade door will be designed specifically for its target location or business. Most residential doors are designed to look nice and look aesthetically appealing in both inside and outside locations.

A commercial-grade door on the other hand is not necessarily focused on putting looks over function. Most commercial-grade doors will have a low-key or “invisible” style of door. This will ensure that a person cannot use their eyes to find security features such as deadbolts or anti-ram locks.

Here are the top things to look for when shopping for a commercial-grade door:

Grain

The grain of the door is the tapered face of a door. Grain is the direction in which wood fibers run on your door. Many commercial-grade doors come in natural oak, which can be found in any good lumberyard or home improvement store. If you’re looking for a more off-the-beaten-track feel, try hickory. Another popular choice is mahogany, which coincidentally, is another word for ‘bad news’.

Wood Type

The wood type is also one of the most important features when shopping for a door. Commercial-grade doors are made of high tensile-strength steel to support heavy traffic. When choosing the wood type you want to choose one that will stand up to weather and won’t warp or chip when exposed to the elements. Again, hickory and mahogany are great choices.

Steel Type

Steel is the most important component in a commercial-grade door. The steel frame provides strength, durability, and weight to the door. The frame can be designed to accommodate a variety of different styles such as wood or metal doors. Steel is a strong material that does not tend to rust and also does not suffer from fatigue, provided it has been galvanized.

Tensile Strength

As previously stated, commercial-grade doors are made of high-strength steel and need to be able to hold up to heavy traffic.