Take a look at how excellent this area is! Think about how efficient and quick you could move vehicles out or in when your auto dealership is serving them. If you want a look like this, consider the G-4400 commercial garage doors.
How can I make sure my auto dealership stands out for potential customers? What can I do to be the top destination in the area?
These are a few of the queries you might be spinning around in your head. If that’s the case, keep reading! You have to give a stunning first impression to make a difference. Of course, you also can implement different marketing strategies, too. It never hurts to have several tactics!
Based on the RelayCars’ blog, customers who are looking for a vehicle will spend as much as 14 hours doing research using the Internet. This means customers walk into a dealership knowing what they want. Many of them will only visit a single dealership or two at most.
What that indicates is that a first impression is EVERYTHING. Your auto dealership has to be the one that catches the eye and pulls people onto the lot.
Since customers are savvier than ever, if they show up on your lot, impressing them is a must. After an individual gets an impression of you in their head, changing how they feel can be nearly impossible. That’s why it’s important that your dealership stand out from others.
Even before a customer steps through the door to your office, they have a specific idea of what your dealership is all about. That’s why you need to show how unique you are. Starting with professional choices will show your company is competitive, reliable, and the best place to shop.
Bring in some light and keep things tidy, so your showroom wows those who enter it. Image from Freepik.
As you read this case study, we’ll share information about car dealership designs. We’ll look into how commercial garage doors and garage door openers (sometimes called operators) can help you succeed in offering the right impression to bring the consumers to your lot.
Two overhead high-speed doors, such as the G-4400, provide a great view of the exterior and interior of your service center. Customers can see the quality of your car dealership offerings and make the choice to trust you with their vehicles.
We’ll share recommendations on great commercial garage doors, as well as tips about choosing the right car dealership garage door openers. Every part of your property will be bright, inviting, innovative, and aesthetically pleasing. It’s a great way to introduce yourself to new customers.
Stunningly Highlight Your Best Vehicles Using All-Glass Full-View Garage Doors
This G-4400 overhead garage door is made of all glass and seamlessly fits the building itself. With an array of garage door hues, you can choose something that matches the building, its accents, or something else altogether based on your preferences.
Enjoy a mixture of creativity and practicality with the G-4400 garage doors. Take a deeper look into what they offer and why they’re worth the investment.
Check out three facts about our entirely glass garage doors!
1. There’s no lack of color options, whether you go with semi-custom or fully custom. Even our standard doors come in three different shades.
Want matching colors for other things? Check out the color codes from top aluminum coil suppliers, such as ROYAL or GENTEK, here.
Not finding the exact hue you want for the garage door? It’s okay. Reach out to our team, and we’ll find a solution that works for your specific needs.
Since you can fully customize the colors of any garage door, choose whatever door frame, window frame, or building’s color, and we’ll handle the rest. Adding a pop of color is a great way to stand out from your competitors.
Extra info: There are many things that can impact the color someone chooses. The sheen of the paint, the garage door material, and the way the color is put in place all factor into the equation.
2. With 20 different types of glass for a garage door, you have options. Go with a Fluted Polycarbonate Bronze, select a SuperGrey Tinted, or choose a traditional, fully clear version.
Each of the G-4400 garage doors with full glass is available in many types. Both tempered and non-tempered versions are guaranteed to be safe.
What tempered glass is all about:
Glass tables, car doors, and shower doors are common places to see tempered glass. It’s much stronger than traditional glass, and it also resists breakages. If an impact hits the glass, it doesn’t create large shards. Instead, it shatters into tiny pieces that are less likely to cause injury.
3. All our fully glass commercial garage doors boost limited warranties
You get peace of mind since we offer a warranty for all our garage doors. Seal defects are covered for 10 years on standard windows. You also get 10 years of coverage over aluminum that experiences rust perforation. On top of that, the rest of the garage door parts come with a one-year warranty.
Overhead Sectional Commercial Steel Doors with Injected Polyurethane Insulation Are Strong and Inexpensive
We prioritize offering the best energy-saving garage doors. Our garage doors offer a huge amount of insulation, which eliminates more energy and heat loss in tandem with garage door weatherstripping.
Check out a few useful tidbits about overhead garage doors!
Want to avoid water and cold wind coming into your commercial building? Check out these G-5000 commercial garage doors, with quality high-pressure polyurethane and foam insulation you can count on.
1. Browse an assortment of colors for our G-5200, G-5138, and G-5000 overhead garage door options!
Extra info: Similar to the other doors we’ve showcased, custom color options are also available for these commercial sectional doors.
2. Get even more choices when you select from three varieties of insulation for a commercial garage door
- G-5138 = R-12
- G-5000 = R-16
- G-5200 = R-18.
Keep in mind the R-values with higher numbers have the best insulating properties.
Keep in mind that R-values for garage doors can be different based on how the space is used, how good the insulation is, where you live, and more. However, it’s a measurement of thermal resistance that gives an idea of how insulating you can expect the product to be.
Are you looking for the ultimate energy efficiency with your garage door? Check out the models that are injected with high-pressure polyurethane foam.
Why is polyurethane considered the top material for garage door insulation?
- Garage door sections have better flexion resistance due to the way the insulation is installed
- Vapor and air are both kept out
- Cold temperatures and rain are no issue
- It offers twice the effectiveness as polystyrene insulation at the same level of thickness
Want a more visual representation of polyurethane versus Styrofoam insulation? Check out the image above for garage doors.
3. Great warranties are also provided for G-5000 commercial steel garage doors
Our warranties cover a variety of issues to give you peace of mind. We offer a 10-year warranty against steel perforation from rust, as well as rot or cracking on the wooden end blocks. All standard windows also come with a 10-year warranty against defects to the seal. Other components have a one-year warranty.
Small, medium, or large, you can count on a G-5000 garage door. The one pictured above is smaller than others you’ve seen and measures seven feet by eight feet. No matter what you need a garage door for, we can meet your expectations and desires.
Auto Dealers and Commercial Building Owners Love Vertical and High Lift Elevation
Pictured above is a garage door with a high lift system. It has more room since the tracks are flush against the roof. It opens up like normal before moving across the ceiling in a horizontal fashion.
Industrial and commercial garage doors aren’t the same as garage doors for homes. We’ll explain that more below.
For a commercial door, what garage clearance and lift are the most suitable?
There are six varieties of lifts for garage doors:
| Standard model | Created for a headroom of 10 inches or more, this is the most common type of lift. |
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| High-lift model | These offer additional clearance and work well for tall ceilings for more overhead space. |
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| Full vertical model | Full vertical model This is an optimal model for commercial buildings since they open vertically above the garage door opening. No horizontal turns are included. |  |
| Inclined garage door model | The best option for cathedral or otherwise slanted ceilings. |
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| Front and rear low headroom model | Best for situations where there is little space between the garage door and ceiling. |
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When it comes to auto dealerships and other industrial and commercial users, you’re best off choosing a high lift or vertical lift system for the garage door.
Check out this garage door and how versatile it is for commercial applications. This garage door is high lift and requires little maintenance. It’s energy efficient and super quiet.
The Right Hardware Is Key for Industrial and Commercial Garage Doors
Garage door experts are an important part of the process. They’ll make sure the springs are of the right thickness and length. The power and movements of the garage door require these things to be correct.
Since a commercial garage door is a lot larger than a residential one, it’s also going to be heavier. This is where the wonders of a door opener come in. It offers power while the springs deal with much of the heavy lifting requirements.
It comes down largely to physical transfer and weight. So, when the spring has more length, it can handle additional opens and closes.
On the other hand
Choosing a short spring gives you better strength.
Working with a professional garage door expert ensures the right balance is struck and the appropriate springs are used for your business.
Which hardware is right for commercial use?
Most commercial doors choose hardware called high lift. This means the door moves along the ceiling and has a better clearance that you need.
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*The lower the gauge number, the thicker the steel
Considerations for commercial doors
- Since your door will have more clearance and height, you want hardware with more heft and strength.
- Commercial doors that use polystyrene or polyurethane insulation can range from just over an inch to two inches in thickness.
- Compared to home doors, most businesses prioritize durability and energy efficiency when choosing a commercial door.
- Polyurethane as insulation has much better bend resistance than a door without any insulation whatsoever.
Don’t make a mistake in thinking hardware is anything but important. It’s very much different than the hardware you’d use in a home garage.
Commercial sectional doors are used more than home doors, which means the hardware needs to be more robust. It should be super reliable, sturdy, heavy, and strong to support a commercial door.
Tracks are easy to distinguish when it comes to purpose
- Residential – Tracks are thinner steel due to being used less.
- Commercial – Tracks and rollers are thicker and longer to keep up with more use. Steel doors are heavy, and tracks must compensate.
Counterbalancing spring systems are needed
You might think that the springs should be based on how large the door is. However, instead, think about how many times the door and open and closed instead.
Commercial doors might be used up to 50 times a day. That requires springs that can offer at least 25,000 cycles or up to 100,000 for the best results.
Method of movement is another distinguishing factor
Residential garage doors work with a standard or even reduced clearance level.
Commercial doors have standard movement but should also consider movements that are entirely vertical. However, this does depend on how high the door is and what your clearance is.
There are other parts in a commercial door system, depending on how often it is used. It also varies depending on how important it is to avoid interruptions in service for the door and any needed repairs that could lead to hardware breaking down too fast.
Strength, Durability & Power Are Guaranteed With Commercial Garage Door Openers
With a jackshaft-type operator, it’s a good choice for a high-lift garage door mounted on the sidewall of the door. This version is one of our favorites. It offers a manual chain for easy access and high functionality when it counts.
Depending on who you ask, prices for door openers can have a wide range. However, here are things to consider:
- Level of voltage
Do you need 550, 220, or 115 volts? Go higher with a door that is used more often. A 220-volt is preferred over a 115 volt whenever possible.
- Power of the engine
Again, do you need 1, ¾, or ½ horsepower? This replaces manual power, so a small door may be fine with ½ hp, but ¾ is better for a 14-foot by 14-foot model.
- Side or central use
Jackshaft door openers are needed if the door is fully or partially moved in a vertical way. If that’s needed for your door, be certain a chain hoist is present.
In Canada and the United States, commercial door openers are 115-, 220-, or 575-volt. However, home openers are powered only by 115-volt.
Whether you own an industrial or commercial building, the LiftMaster model RBH operator is a top option for companies across sectors.
All in all, this is a robust model that can handle the biggest garage doors. It also has the functionality and durability to offer a huge number of cycles. It’s best used for a larger sectional door with high lift, vertical, or rolling doors. It’s sure to meet all your most stringent needs.
What is RBH all about?
The entire acronym RBH means “roller-bearing hoist.” The H refers to the chain hoist, while the RB focuses on the roller bearing. LiftMaster’s RBH operator has top-quality roller bearings, so you can expect the drive system to last while offering smooth operations every day.
Still a little confused? Take a look at the image below to learn more about all the garage door parts and how things work together.
LiftMaster RBH Features
The Clutch
For smooth movements, the clutch is essential. It avoids any sudden jerks and avoids damage by moving the garage door only a bit at a time.
The Motor Operator
If the motor starts to get overheated, overload protection shuts things down to avoid damage. It starts up fast because of the shaft coupling’s high starting torque throughout the run-up. If any issues come up, error codes are available. A garage door expert can view those to make the needed repairs to get things working again.
The Timer
Times are set as you want, so the garage door remains open from a second up to almost a hundred minutes before closing. The race timer function ensures the motor doesn’t idle during a breakdown, while the mid-course stop function offers time and energy savings. Use dealership mode to have the door open to a specific height and then go back down.
The Wall Control Panel
After the door opens and closes a specific number of times, the Maintenance Alert System (MAS) gives you a visual flashing LED light alert. This keeps you in the loop about needed preventative maintenance and upcoming inspections. You can program this in 1,000 cycle steps.
Get dual-sided photo eyes (CPS-UN4) only when choosing G-4400 commercial garage doors
With a sturdy polycarbonate housing, you get water, dirt, and dust resistance. They can work indoors or outside, and the lights signal the right alignment for the sensors. These are useful for car washes, auto dealers, repair shops, or other areas that deal with oil, dirt, and water. This model is perfect to withstand all these things without a problem.
Selecting a commercial door opener that works with 575-volt buildings is a great option and can help lower your utility bills.
Reach out to Our Professionals for All Your Vehicle Dealership Commercial Garage Doors and Openers
Consider what you need and then speak with a garage door professional here at Caspersen Door Systems. Check out all the ways we can help from start to finish with your project:
- Complimentary consultation available at your business or our showroom. It’s your choice.
- An entirely free quotation with details about the offer while considering that the price of a garage door installation depends on several factors.
- On-site measurements to ensure a robust and professional quote.
- A Planned Preventive Maintenance program for all your garage doors. Since these make up a huge part of your business (and bring the customers on the lot), this is key to success.
Select the commercial garage door that has everything you need. There’s no need to temper your expectations. It’s better to pay a bit more initially and get a garage door that lasts than to deal with constant repairs.
Get in touch with us now at 508-563-5633!
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