What is the difference between a rapid roll door and a sectional overhead door?

A rapid roll door has a soft PVC canvas that rolls up and opens at 1.8 m/s, which is significantly faster than a sectional overhead door. The rapid roll door is used indoors between departments, while the sectional overhead door is used in external façades and is better insulated. The rapid roll door is also [...]

What is the difference between a rapid roll door and a sectional overhead door?2026-09-17T08:02:51+01:00

When should you choose hinged doors instead of folding doors?

Hinged doors are best suited for small and medium-sized openings (max 2,490×2,490 mm) with low-frequency pedestrian or vehicle traffic. Hinged doors are economical when the opening is small, when the mechanism needs to be simple, and when the door is only opened a few times per day. For larger openings or frequent opening, folding doors [...]

When should you choose hinged doors instead of folding doors?2026-09-18T10:01:17+01:00

What frame does the hinged door have?

Prido hinged door with frame features a torsion-resistant C-frame made of natural anodized aluminum profiles with a thermal break and integrated grooves for EPDM rubber sealing strips. The door is designed for exterior facade installation and is equipped with internal door catches that hold the door leaves in a 90° open position.

What frame does the hinged door have?2026-09-18T10:09:34+01:00

Can the hinged door be opened outwards or inwards?

Yes, the Prido hinged door is available with both inward-opening and outward-opening operation. On outward-opening hinged doors, the steel fittings are powder-coated as extra rust protection. The hinged door is manufactured with overlapping installation and a sealing strip for sealing against the floor, just like a folding door.

Can the hinged door be opened outwards or inwards?2026-09-18T09:58:14+01:00

What warranty applies to a hinged door?

Prido provides a 7-year warranty on its hinged doors and their components. The insulating glass panes have a 7-year warranty against condensation between the glass layers. Hinged doors are tested for 1 million opening cycles according to EN13241 and have a service interval of 36 months.

What warranty applies to a hinged door?2026-09-18T10:05:49+01:00

How are hinged doors with frames installed?

Hinged doors with frames have supplied frame screws and adjustment sleeves pre-mounted in the frame, ensuring fast and simple installation in both steel and wood. The C-frame is designed for tunnel mounting in the opening. The supplied screw kit works for both wall fastening options.

How are hinged doors with frames installed?2026-09-18T10:02:13+01:00

Can hinged doors be installed in stable environments?

Yes, but hinged doors placed in wash bays or stable environments require a specific component package (stable package) as additional rust protection for warranties to apply. The stable package cannot be retrofitted and must be ordered at the time of door purchase.

Can hinged doors be installed in stable environments?2026-09-18T10:04:34+01:00

What U-value does the Prido steel door have?

The Prido steel door has a U-value of 1.98 W/(m²K) calculated according to EN 10077-2. The door is approximately 40% better insulated than steel frame construction doors thanks to 50 mm polyurethane insulation and the aluminium frame with thermal break. Air permeability class is 4 according to EN 12207.

What U-value does the Prido steel door have?2026-09-17T07:48:40+01:00

Which steel door has the best insulation in its class?

Prido steel door has a U-value of 1.98 W/(m²K) thanks to 50 mm polyurethane insulation and aluminium frame with thermal break. That is approximately 40% better than doors with traditional steel frame construction. With RC2-rated burglary protection, 7-year warranty and air permeability class 4, high performance is combined with long service life – resulting in [...]

Which steel door has the best insulation in its class?2026-09-17T08:03:44+01:00

What burglary protection does a Prido steel door offer?

The Prido steel door is burglary-rated in class RC2 according to EN 1627, with back edge security as standard. The classification applies provided the door is equipped with an ASSA D12 round cylinder. RC2 signifies protection against burglary attempts using simple tools and is the most common requirement for industrial and storage doors.

What burglary protection does a Prido steel door offer?2026-09-17T07:48:06+01:00
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