If you’re thinking about having a pole barn constructed, you’ll have to make several decisions. One of the most important will be which type of door to use. The door will affect how you use the pole barn and can also influence the climate indoors, so you need to choose a door carefully.
Select the Right Door for Your Needs
Think about what types of vehicles or equipment you will be stored in the pole barn and how often you’ll need to move things in and out of the building. The door has to be wide enough, and it should also be easy to operate, especially if you’ll need to move machinery in and out on a regular basis.
Consider the overall size of the building and how you want it to look. A wide door can seem out of place if it’s not proportional to the rest of the building. If you’re planning to store multiple vehicles in the pole barn, you might need two or more doors to make it easy to move them around.
Sliding Door
If you need an entrance that’s wide and tall to move large vehicles and equipment in and out of the pole barn, a sliding door may be your best option. This is a cost-effective solution, but it might not be the most convenient one since someone will have to manually open and close the door.
With a sliding door, the seal might not be tight enough to completely keep out dirt, dust, and pests. A sliding door can also allow outside air to infiltrate the building, which means it may be hard to keep the interior at a comfortable temperature. That might be an issue if people will have to work inside the pole barn.
Overhead Door
An overhead door on a pole barn works in the same way as a garage door on a house. An overhead door can be opened and closed automatically, which can make moving vehicles and equipment in and out of the pole barn a simple and convenient process. Overhead doors are available in a range of sizes to suit a variety of needs.
Get an Estimate for a New Pole Barn
If you need help deciding which type of door would be best for your pole barn, the team at CHA Pole Barns can help you answer that question, plus others that you may have. We can work with you to design a pole barn that’s the right size and that has the features you need. Contact us today to learn more.