Metal Doors are as Versatile as Metal Buildings

by David Flaherty | 12 March 2026 12:43 pm

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Metal buildings are regularly specified for a wide variety of building types. From cold storage to industrial and commercial applications, as well as residential, metal buildings can meet the durability, functionality, and aesthetic demands of almost any project.

Due to their versatility, metal buildings are a popular option for projects that require a one or multiple large doors, allowing access for the delivery of goods inside the building or for the storage of larger vehicles, equipment, or aircraft. Metal building structures can be engineered to support large bifold and hydraulic doors.

There are several reasons customers choose metal buildings for their projects. Customers like metal buildings because they can be completed quickly, offer a long lifespan, and allow for flexibility in interior and exterior finishes. Aesthetically, metal buildings offer a wide range of options, including an almost endless choice of durable polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) coating colors and the ability to clad the exterior in materials such as wood, glass, masonry, or concrete.

The right metal door for metal buildings

Choosing a door can be complicated, considering the variety and quality of doors available. The size of the door depends on what is going in and out.

Hydraulic doors and/or bifold doors are suitable for almost any project, regardless of the door’s size. Both hydraulic and bifold doors can be constructed with windows or all glass, metal panels, or insulated metal panels (IMPs). Any construction material, or even a combination of materials, can be used in the construction of hydraulic and bifold doors. This versatility opens the door to a wider variety of projects.

Hydraulic doors

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One-piece hydraulic doors are an ideal option for both new and retrofitted metal buildings. Hydraulic doors open to the outside of metal buildings, so they do not reduce headroom on the inside. Hydraulic doors are quiet, safe, and open quickly via remote control. They can be constructed with a variety of insulation materials to help maintain energy efficiency in temperature-controlled
buildings. Another benefit of hydraulic doors includes the ability to
custom-finish doors to match the building’s exterior and interior. They can also be engineered to meet mandated wind load requirements.

Bifold doors

Using bifold doors on a metal building allows for the design of large doors, up to 39.6 m (130 ft) wide. Bifold doors open to the outside of the building, so they do not reduce headroom. They are available with strong and durable lift straps to ensure safety, as well as a door that opens quickly. Bifold doors are ideal where it snows, as they lift up and out of the snow.

Whether choosing bifold or hydraulic doors, metal doors work effectively in combination with any type of metal building.

Mike Schweiss is the owner and founder of Schweiss Doors.

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