Commercial Roll-Up Doors
Heavy-duty steel roll-up doors for warehouses, loading docks, service bays, and metal buildings. Built to order in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
What is a commercial roll-up door?
A commercial roll-up door is an overhead steel door whose curtain coils onto a barrel mounted above the opening rather than riding back on horizontal ceiling tracks. Because nothing extends into the building, the ceiling stays clear for lighting, racking, sprinklers, ductwork, and cranes. That is why roll-up doors are the standard for warehouses, loading docks, service bays, and steel buildings.
TruGlide commercial doors use the same heavy-duty platform as every door we build: Model 171 and Model 180 curtains in a minimum 26-gauge (.017") steel, 18-gauge galvanized guide assemblies, steel stamped drums with radial ball bearings, and a 12-gauge 1 5/16" galvanized tubular axle. Doors are assembled to order at our own facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and ship by freight across the Southeast and much of the eastern United States.
Quick answers
- •A commercial roll-up door is a steel curtain door that coils onto a barrel above the opening instead of swinging out or riding back on ceiling tracks.
- •TruGlide builds Model 171 and Model 180 commercial doors in custom widths from 3 to 16 feet and heights from 7 to 16 feet.
- •Every door uses a minimum 26-gauge (.017") steel curtain, 18-gauge galvanized guides, steel stamped drums with radial ball bearings, and a 12-gauge 1 5/16" galvanized tubular axle.
- •Doors are assembled to order in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and ship by freight roughly 800 miles across the Southeast and eastern United States.
- •Seven stock colors are available, and every door and its hardware carry a one-year limited warranty.
- •Openings can be operated by pull rope, chain hoist, or an electric opener mounted on either side of the opening.
Built for commercial demands
Commercial openings cycle more, run wider, and cost more when they fail. Every TruGlide door is specified around that reality.
Commercial-grade curtain
Minimum 26-gauge (.017") roll-formed steel slats sized for repeated daily cycling in warehouses, shops, and service bays.
Secure, tight-fitting guides
18-gauge galvanized guide assemblies hold the curtain firmly in the track so the opening closes square and stays closed.
Heavy-duty drive hardware
Steel stamped drums, radial ball bearings, and a 12-gauge 1 5/16" galvanized tubular axle carry the curtain load on every cycle.
Volume and truckload freight
Multi-door commercial orders consolidate onto one truckload, which lowers freight cost per opening versus shipping doors one at a time.
Built to order, not warehoused
Doors are assembled after your order is confirmed. Your lead time is stated on the quote and order acknowledgment.
Low-maintenance operation
Galvanized components resist corrosion, and the Model 171's nylon dampening keeps cycling quiet near offices and neighbors.
Commercial applications we supply
Warehouses and distribution facilities
Wide openings that cycle many times a day. Roll-up construction keeps the ceiling clear for lighting, racking, sprinklers, and conveyors because nothing tracks back into the building.
Loading docks and shipping bays
Doors sit tight in the guides so dock openings close square against weather and after-hours entry. Chain hoists suit tall dock doors that are cycled by hand.
Service bays and repair shops
Fleet garages, truck bays, and equipment shops need a door that tolerates dust, vibration, and constant use without frequent adjustment.
Metal buildings and light industrial
Steel buildings, fabrication shops, and agricultural structures pair well with roll-up doors because the coil mounts to the header without ceiling framing.
Self-storage and multi-unit facilities
Repeating unit sizes ordered in quantity, built to one consistent spec so every opening on the site operates the same way.
Municipal and utility buildings
Fire bays, public works garages, and utility yards where security and predictable maintenance matter more than styling.
Building with steel? See roll-up doors for metal buildings or compare roll-up vs sectional doors.
Commercial door sizes
Custom widths from 3 to 16 feet and heights from 7 to 16 feet. These are the sizes commercial buyers order most often.
Sizes between these are quoted on request. Confirm headroom and sideroom with the roll-up door size guide before framing your openings.
How to order commercial doors
1. Measure the rough opening
Measure the finished masonry or framed opening width and height, plus the headroom above it and the sideroom on both jambs. Our size guide lists the clearance each size needs.
2. Confirm sizes and quantity
Tell us how many openings, what sizes, and which model. Standard sizes ship fastest, and custom widths and heights between them are quoted on request.
3. Choose operation and color
Pick pull rope, chain hoist, or an electric opener, and select from our seven stock colors. If an opener is installed, a chain hoist is not.
4. Written quote, production, freight
You get unit pricing, freight, and a confirmed lead time in writing. Approved orders are assembled in Mount Airy and shipped to your job site or yard.
Ordering several openings at once? Review shipping and delivery for freight requirements, and our dealer program if you buy doors regularly. Installation documents are on the resources page.
Commercial roll-up door FAQs
What is a commercial roll-up door?
A commercial roll-up door is an overhead steel door whose curtain coils onto a barrel mounted above the opening. Unlike a sectional door, it does not ride back on horizontal ceiling tracks, so the space above and behind the opening stays free for lighting, racking, ductwork, and sprinklers. That makes it the standard choice for warehouses, loading docks, service bays, and metal buildings.
What sizes do commercial roll-up doors come in?
TruGlide builds commercial doors in custom widths from 3 to 16 feet and heights from 7 to 16 feet. Common commercial sizes include 8x8, 9x8, 10x8, 10x10, 10x12, 12x12, 12x14, 14x14, 16x14, and 16x16. If your opening falls between two sizes, send the exact rough opening dimensions and we will confirm the correct door before production.
How is a commercial door different from a residential one?
The hardware platform is the same on every TruGlide door, which is why residential customers get commercial-grade components. What changes with commercial work is scale: wider and taller openings, higher cycle counts, more doors per order, and more frequent use of chain hoists or electric openers instead of a pull rope.
What is the difference between Model 171 and Model 180?
Both models share the same 26-gauge minimum steel curtain, steel stamped drums, radial ball bearings, 18-gauge galvanized guides, and 12-gauge galvanized tubular axle. The Model 171 adds a nylon sound-dampening system that quiets each cycle, useful near offices or residences. The Model 180 adds an enhanced bottom seal for tighter closure and better weather protection on commercial sites.
How much clearance does a commercial roll-up door need?
Roll-up doors need headroom above the opening for the coil and sideroom on each jamb for the guides. Smaller doors typically need about 18 inches of headroom, and taller doors need more because the coil diameter grows. Check the size guide for the requirement at your size before you frame or order.
Can commercial doors be motorized?
Yes. An electric opener can be mounted on either the right-hand or left-hand side of the opening, whichever suits your wall layout and power location. When an opener is installed, a chain hoist is not installed on that door.
Do you offer volume pricing for multi-door commercial projects?
Yes. Pricing is quoted per order and scales with quantity, and consolidating doors onto a single truckload lowers freight cost per opening. Contractors and resellers who order regularly can also apply to our dealer program.
Where do you ship commercial doors?
Doors ship by freight from our Mount Airy, North Carolina facility, and we regularly serve a radius of roughly 800 miles, covering the Southeast and much of the eastern United States. Confirm delivery access, since freight arrives on a truck and offloading is the receiver's responsibility.
What warranty covers commercial doors?
Doors and hardware carry a one-year limited warranty. Coverage is the same regardless of order size or whether the door is installed in a residential garage or a commercial facility.
More questions are answered on our FAQ page and in the warranty terms.
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