• Comparative tables for industrial garage doors

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    The cost of being stronger for longer

     

    By choosing a door and its components adapted to your application, and by following a regular maintenance program, you can cut your annual maintenance and repair bills down to size. A relatively minimal price differential can result in a significantly higher degree of durability. Will you see a rapid return on your additional investment?

     

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    Relative costs of door panels

    Door model Price difference compared to the G-5000
    G-1000
    (Aluminum)    		 120
    G-2000
    (23/23-gauge steel)    		 133
    G-3000
    (20/23-gauge steel)    		 146
    G-3005
    (20/20 gauge steel)     		176
    G-4400
    (service station door)    		 See Note 1
    G-5000
    (26-gauge steel)    		 100 Reference price (See Note 2)
    G-7000
    (26-gauge steel)    		 95
    G-8000
    (24-gauge steel)    		 55
    G-8500
    (24-gauge steel)    		 75

    Notes :


    • Because this door is fully glazed, it is difficult to compare with others.
    • For a door of the same dimensions and with the same hardware system. Installation included. Manual operation. Price comparison may vary depending on the cost of the door opener and accessories.

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    Features G-1000 G-2000 G-3000 and G-3005
    Metal and finish Aluminum (wood grain) Steel (light textured) Steel (light textured)
    Door thickness 44.5 mm (1 3/4") 44.5 mm (1 3/4") 44.5 mm (1 3/4")
    Metal thickness 0.60 mm (0.023 in) 0.60 mm (0.023 in) • G-3000:
    0.84 mm (0.033 in) outside and 0.60 mm (0.023 in) inside
    • G-3005: 0.84 mm (0.033 in)
    Coating Baked-on polyester paint Baked-on polyester paint Baked-on polyester paint
    Choice of colors 10 colors Tex White Ice White
    Available designs Raised panels, 4 grooves Raised panels, 4 grooves Raised panels, 4 grooves
    Choice of sizes • Height: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1830 to 7315 mm (6' to 24')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1525 to 8535 mm (5' to 28')     		• Height: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1830 to 7315 mm (6' to 24')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1525 to 7315 mm (5' to 24')     		• Height: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1830 to 7315 mm (6' to 24')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1525 to 7315 mm (5' to 24')
    Insulation High-pressure injected polyurethane core High-pressure injected polyurethane core High-pressure injected polyurethane core
    "R"**Factor R=16 R=16 R=16
    "k" Factor k=0.357 W/m2K k=0.357 W/m2K k=0.357 W/m2K



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    Features G-4400 / (Service-station) G-5000 G-7000
    Metal and finish Tubular aluminum Steel (woodgrain) Steel (woodgrain)
    Door thickness 44.5 mm (1 3/4") 44.5 mm (1 3/4") 35 mm
    Metal thickness 3.2 mm (0.125 in) at hinge fastening point 0.40 mm (0.016 in) 0.40 mm (0.016 in)
    Coating Frames made of aluminum extrusions Baked-on polyester paint Baked-on polyester paint
    Choice of colors Clear Anodized or prepainted White or Black
    		 Ice White, Desert Sand, Claystone, Moka Brown, Dark Sand, Silver
    		 White only
    Available designs Glazing (various pane styles) Raised panels, 5 grooves Raised panels, 5 grooves
    Choice of sizes • Height: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 2135 to 5485 mm (6' to 14')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 2435 to 5485 mm (4' to 18')     		• Height: increments of 75 mm (3"), from 1830 to 7315 mm (6' to 24')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1525 to 8535 mm (5' to 28')     		• Height: increments of 75 mm (3"), from 1830 to 4900 mm (6' to 16')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1525 to 4900 mm (5' to 16')
    Insulation Non-insulated High-pressure injected polyurethane core High-pressure injected polyurethane core
    "R"**Factor None R=16 R=12
    "k" Factor None k=0.357 W/m2K k=0.476 W/m2K



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    Features G-8000 G-8500
    Metal and finish Steel (woodgrain) Steel (woodgrain)
    Door thickness 50 mm (2") 50 mm (2")
    Metal thickness 24 gauge 24 gauge
    Coating Baked-on polyester paint Baked-on polyester paint
    Choice of colors White only White only
    Available designs Raised panels Raised panels
    Choice of sizes • Height: increments of 76 mm (3"), from 2.4 to 5.5 m (8' to 18')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1.8 to 7.3 m (6' to 24')     		• Height: increments of 76 mm (3"), from 2.4 to 5.5 m (8' to 18')
    • Width: increments of 25 mm (1"), from 1.8 to 7.3 m (6' to 24')
    Insulation Non-insulated Polystyrene
    "R"**Factor None R=6.6
    "k" Factor None k=0.860 W/m2K

    Conversion Table

    • 1. 1 mm = 0.0394 inch ; 12 in.=1 ft. ; 1 in.= 25 mm
    • 2. The "RSI" factor is calculated at the centre of the section.