Storage unit doors are not all the same. Facilities will typically have one of two types of doors: roll up doors or swing. Unit doors are the most used part of each unit. So, it’s important that a facility chooses which type of door will work best for its business and clientele. There’s a lot more to storage unit doors than meets the eye. But at the end of the day, these doors all serve to keep storage units safe, dry, and secure. Here are some ideas for how to determine which doors might work best for your storage facility.
Basically, the main difference between these storage unit doors is how they function. Roll up doors roll back into the container. And swing doors swing out when open. Seems obvious. Because of their difference in functionality, these doors differ aesthetically. Roll up doors are corrugated, while swing doors are smooth. Some manufacturers (like Boxwell) can color match storage unit doors (no matter what type). There are 30+ paint colors to complement a facility’s existing color scheme or logo.
Let’s take a look at the different storage unit doors:
Roll-up doors roll into the space above the unit’s opening. They can help save space and are less obtrusive when open. If you have a drive-up self-storage facility, roll up doors may be most convenient. Roll up doors roll up into the units instead of swinging out into the loading zone, walkway, or driveway. This allows for more space for large trucks and cars to maneuver in drive-up self-storage facilities, for instance. Within cities and small lots, every inch matters.
