Texas Metal Building with Service Door
Service doors are essential components of metal buildings, providing various purposes such as security, and accessibility.
When selecting a service door for your Texas Steel Building, it’s important that you understand the contrasting features and advantages of each option.
In this article, we will learn the differences between Mobile Home Doors and Heavy Duty Steel Doors to help you make an informed decision.
Mobile Home Doors
Mobile Home Doors are typically designed but not limited for residential use, mobile homes, and storage structures.
Mobile Home Doors are typically made of wood or a composite material. They are lightweight and easy to install, making them an economical choice.
Key features of 36” x 80” Mobile Home Doors:
- Blank Vinyl Cover w/ Mill core
- Color White
- Swing Left Outward Only
- Not prehung with an aluminum frame; it rests on a base rail at the bottom of the door, therefore the door sits 2 ½ inches above the surface.
- Non Insulated
- Light Construction
- Cost Effective Door
What does WolfSteel Think?
- WolfSteel Buildings have found out that if you are insulating a Texas Metal Building, the mobile home door may allow air to leak, reducing its effectiveness in maintaining thermal control inside the building.
- When Spray Foam insulation is applied, it expands and exerts pressure on the door frame. This limitation can cause functional issues and hinder the proper operation of the service door. Hence, at WolfSteel Buildings, we opt not to use Mobile Home Doors when we’re also applying closed-cell spray foam insulation in the our metal buildings.
- We’ve discovered that the mobile home door may pose tripping hazard particularly for our elderly clients. This is because it is positioned 2 ½ inches above the surface.
- Mobile home doors, because of their lightweight construction, are not effective for security or keeping intruders out of your Texas metal building.
- When building a simple storage building, you should consider using a mobile home door because of its cost effectiveness.
Heavy Duty Steel Door
Heavy Duty Steel Doors, on the other hand, are designed but not limited for commercial, residential and industrial applications.
They are made of strong, durable, and fire-resistant steel, providing enhanced security and insulation.
Key features of 36″x84″ Heavy Duty Steel Doors:
- Blank Steel Cover.
- Available in various colors at an additional cost.
- Universal swing orientation, providing flexibility in installation.
- Pre-hung doors with a steel frame
- Equipped with a bottom threshold for added stability (no bottom base rail).
- Insulated Core
- Deadbolt option available (Ask your Project Manager)
Advantages of Heavy Duty Steel Doors
While Mobile Home Doors are typically use in residential settings due to their lightweight nature and ease of installation, Heavy Duty Steel Doors offer a higher level of strength, durability, and versatility for commercial and industrial applications.
Some key aspects that contribute to the strength and versatility of Steel Service Doors include:
Projection Welding: Top and bottom end channels of Steel Doors are projection welded at 2″ centers to the face sheets.
This welding technique ensures a solid and durable connection, enhancing the overall strength of the door.
Interlocking Edge Seams: Steel Service Doors feature interlocking edge seams that absorb closing pressures, minimizing the risk of damage and ensuring secure closure, even in demanding environments.
Welded Construction: Steel Doors undergo rigorous twist, rack, and recovery tests due to their welded construction, resulting in superior strength and structural integrity that can withstand heavy usage over time.
Versatility in Design: Steel Service Doors are available in non-handed designs, allowing for flexible installation without considering door orientation.
They also offer multiple core options, such as polystyrene, polyurethane, honeycomb, or mineral core, catering to specific needs for insulation, soundproofing, or enhanced fire resistance.
Hinge Reinforcements: Heavy-duty applications can be accommodated with universal 7-gauge standard/heavy weight hinge reinforcements, ensuring door stability and longevity, even under frequent usage or heavy loads.
What does WolfSteel Think?
- WolfSteel Buildings found that if you are insulating your metal building, Heavy Duty Steel Doors are a great option to maintain thermal control.
- Equipped with a Steel Cover and Deadbolt option, this door presents an ideal solution to ensure your building’s security.
- Heavy Duty steel doors come at three times the price of mobile home doors, making it less cost-effective.
- WolfSteel Buildings strongly suggests using Heavy Duty Steel Doors for commercial and industrial purposes because of their galvanized construction, which makes them highly resistant to corrosion. Its durability and long-term nature make it a good investment with minimal maintenance required.
Remember to consider the specific requirements of your metal building when choosing the right service door for you. If you prefer robustness, durability, and long-term performance, Heavy Duty Steel Doors are the ideal choice.
However, for lightweight purposes, Mobile Home Doors offer a more economical solution.
Now that you have an idea of the difference between Mobile Home Doors and Heavy Duty Steel Doors, which type of service door do you prefer for your Texas metal building?
If you have any questions or interest about our Texas metal building projects, and custom doors we offer, please don’t hesitate to visit our website or give us a call at 844-941-0999.