subject: Hangar Door Sustainability [print this page] When buying a new hangar door most customers have a comparable list of criteria that the hangar door manufacturer should meet. Common criteria surrounds opening dimensions, wind speed and product upgrades.
The sealability and energy efficiency ratings of the hangar door are generally never questioned which in todays world, comes as a surprise as it is arguable that a hangar door is the primary culprit for loss of heated or cooled air.
On most occasions, a hangar door will be covered in 26-gauge sheathing because of its purpose and cost. Most hangars are only used as a shelter for aircraft or agricultural machinery so there is no need to offer energy resources or natural light. However an aircraft hangar that is used for maintenance work or is operational for long periods of time will need to consider a hangar door that can offer sustainable energy ratings and this would be discussed at the design stages of the project.
With this in mind and to meet a growing demand for a truly sustainable aircraft hangar door, AeroDoor International in Florida now offer a sustainable hangar door design to meet their customers needs.
Hangar Door Sustainable Design
AeroDoor's steel hydraulic door and bottom rolling door can be sheeted and insulated in almost any thermal performance wall system that is available on today's market. What is more the seals where the hangar door meets the aircraft hanger floor and around the opening of the aircraft hangar is more durable and sealed than ever before.
The advantage of offering a hangar door with customizable R-Value performance, low noise and low u-values has big appeal to steel building manufacturers and aircraft hanger architects who are designing hangars for maintenance and overhaul companies in hot or cold climates. Big opposition from locals when planning to build these big aircraft hangars is noise complaints - so being able to overturn that problem with a sheeting system that can absorb noise could be the difference between a project being passed or rejected.
Such performance criteria are also key to minimizing the running costs of an aircraft hangar over the life of the building. If a hangar door uses a translucent energy rated sheeting system then you can expect to reduce lighting costs and the costs of heating or cooling the hangar. You can also maximize hanger lease out opportunity and apply for municipal star energy awards which can reduce rental fees.
These are just some of the features that AeroDoor International in Florida are exploiting with their sustainable hangar door and will continue to manufacture their doors with increasing recyclable content. For more information please visit
