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windows & doors
In Bryan, OH, the community fire department included Haas Commercial Aluminum and Commercial 2000 series doors in the construction of its new fire station. The six oversized front doors are made of insulated glass with aluminum rails.
Drive-Through Fire Stations Require Reliable Garage Doors When seconds count, garage doors are crucial to first responders.
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ommercial garage doors need to stand up to continuous use not normally seen on a home. While commercial doors are used in many facilities, the reliability factor doesn’t become critical—except in applications such as fire stations.
“Reliability and dependable performance are key factors for garage doors in any commer-
cial setting, but perhaps most important when they’re located in a firehouse where seconds count,” said Joel Yackee of Haas Door, Wauseon, OH (haasdoor.com). “There’s no doubt that style and design are important, however the functionality of garage doors in a fire station is incredibly important.” In Bryan, OH, the community fire department included Haas’ Commercial Aluminum 38
COMMERCI A L A RCHI T EC T URE
MAY 2018
commercialarchitecturemagazine.com
The six rear doors at the Bryan community fire department are Haas high R-value sectional doors that help increase energy efficiency and savings.
