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FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
AUTHOR Jason Myrvik
The Right Fit for Your Hangar
How upgrading your door ensures longevity & greater efficiency.
ALTHOUGH AIRPORT hangar doors can last a long
time, their outdated operating systems can pose
safety risks and become more susceptible to breakdowns.
Old hangar doors start experiencing problems
after a lack of service and exposure to weather
conditions, causing them to become structurally
and cosmetically worn out over time.
One way to give these structures new
life is by replacing the door with a new
bi-fold or hydraulic door, which can
have a dramatic effect on the functionalABOUT
THE AUTHOR
JASON MYRVIK
Jason Myrvik is the general manager at Midland Door
Solutions and offers more than 20 years of industry
experience. As general manager, his responsibilities include
overseeing the manufacturing and installation departments
and ensuring the best customer service. Contact him at
Jason@MidlandDoorSolutions.com.
AFTER
ity, safety and appearance of the exterior
of the structure. Here are some ways
hangar door replacement can enhance
usability and longevity.
A Better Look
and Operation
When designing the door, manufacturers
ensure that the replacement door
will fit well with the structure of the
existing building and that the building
is durable enough to handle the door's
technology and weight. Door manufacturers
can also tailor doors to meet
the customer's vision for both look and
function. Doors can be customized with
different colors or windows to meet any
desired aesthetic.
A new door requires less maintenance
and will not break down at
inopportune times, which increases
efficiency. By upgrading a door, customers
have peace of mind knowing
there's no need to repair it every few
months, ultimately making it a more
cost-effective investment.
Automate Opening
and Closing
Sliding doors are common on older
hangars and over the years, door designs
and technology have advanced. Today,
there is no need to leave the driver's seat
to open the door or to fight with snow
and ice. A new door with an automated
opening system also provides the convenience
of pushing a button rather than
struggling to manually open old sliding
doors, no matter the season.
Increase Door
BEFORE
Replacing the hangar door
with a bi-fold or hydraulic
door can have an effect on
the functionality, safety and
appearance of the exterior of
the structure.
MIDLAND DOOR SOLUTIONS
Opening Size
Replacing a door also provides an
opportunity to increase the height and
width of an opening to accommodate
larger aircraft or maintenance equipment.
An advantage of upgrading to a
bi-fold or hydraulic door is that it will
not obscure the building's opening,
allowing the equipment to use the full
height and width of the doorway when
entering or exiting.
Improve Safety
When doors age, their safety elements
and parts do, too. Installing new doors
ensures that they are outfitted with the
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