There are many kinds of office doors on the market, and not all of them are insulated. You want your doors to protect against whatever elements are on the other side, so it’s important to evaluate each opening to decide if they need an insulated door or not.
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What Is an Insulated Door?
Insulated doors have a built-in extra layer of insulating material that serves several purposes. Their most important function is to help regulate and keep the temperature inside an office stable when there is extreme weather outside. As such, insulated doors help a business conserve energy (and lower utility bills) by preventing the heat and air conditioning inside from seeping outside.
In addition, because of the extra layer, these doors are usually stronger than non-insulated doors. This helps them stand up better to wear and tear, last longer, and act as an additional layer of protection against intruders.
How Are Insulated Doors Made?
Styrofoam is a popular insulating material because of its ability to resist seasonal temperature fluctuations. It is used in varying densities in the construction of insulated doors. Alternatively, a liquid form of Styrofoam known as ‘polyurethane’ can be sprayed into openings and insulate existing wood, metal, or composite doors that are hollow inside.
How Insulated Doors Help
The savings in energy costs that insulated doors and covering the window of your office door can provide may seem minor at first but can easily add up over time. Insulating materials lower the load on your HVAC systems and create a more comfortable working environment for office employees, as well as prevent damage to equipment (e.g., computers) that is sensitive to extreme heat or cold.
Insulated doors also help muffle noise in busy offices, are more durable, and usually last longer than most non-insulated doors because of the extra layer of material inside. Installing insulated doors may also support LEED certification, provide tax credits for your energy conservation improvements, or result in reductions in insurance premiums.
How Energy Efficient Can an Insulated Door Be?
Look for the ENERGY STAR label to identify energy-efficient products. Energy performance ratings can help you narrow down the selection of doors that make sense for your office.
ENERGY STAR labels certify that a door is manufactured by an ENERGY STAR partner that is independently tested, certified, and verified by the National Fenestration Rating Council. This organization helps ensure products meet the strict guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
When Insulated Doors Make Sense
Although insulated doors can be more expensive than non-insulated doors, if your office building is in an area that experiences changes in seasons or extreme weather conditions, insulated doors make sense.
Conversely, if your office is lucky enough to be in an area that experiences mild temperatures for most of the year, insulated doors may not be necessary for temperature control–but they do serve as added protection against criminals looking to break in and hold up better over time.
In Summary
Insulated doors can be a game changer in terms of making an office energy efficient. Because there are so many door designs available, you also don’t need to sacrifice style or aesthetics by installing insulated doors.
Check out 27estore today to explore design ideas for office doors and the benefits of insulated office doors. These doors can contribute to the comfort of an office environment and reduce the strain on your HVAC system, block noise from other areas of the office and outside the building, and protect sensitive items from heat and humidity!
