Energy efficiency is a key concern for any manager overseeing a busy commercial or industrial facility. In today’s competitive business environment, minimizing energy waste is more important than ever. One often-overlooked factor in reducing energy loss is the use of dock seals.
In this blog, we’ll explore how dock seals and dock shelters can enhance energy efficiency, why DaltonDock provides the best solutions, and how Creative Door Services™—backed by 55 years of expertise—has the knowledge and experience to help you maximize efficiency and performance.
The Importance of Energy Efficiency
Dock seals and dock shelters play important roles in helping improve the energy efficiency of your facility. Some direct benefits of using high-quality dock seals to improve your energy efficiency include:
- Lower Utility Bills. Without proper seals around the trucks when they’re at the loading dock, there can be significant energy loss as air escapes through the gaps, causing you to spend more money on heating or cooling. Some loss is inevitable, but you can reduce it with high-quality dock seals and dock shelters.
- Reduced carbon footprint. Improving energy efficiency with dock seals and shelters also helps reduce your carbon footprint by minimizing energy waste. Lower energy waste helps you move closer to your sustainability goals while ensuring compliance with local environmental regulations.
- Improving Employee Comfort. Dock seals act as a barrier against harsh weather and pests, keeping out rain, snow, and unwanted critters that could disrupt your facility. By creating a safer, more comfortable work environment, they help protect employees while also boosting productivity—leading to a more efficient and successful operation.
How Does DaltonDock Improve Your Energy Efficiency?
Creative Door Services™ understands the challenges you face in trying to improve your operation’s building efficiency. We provide effective solutions with Wayne Dalton DaltonDock seals and shelters designed for durability, reliability, and long-term performance. DaltonDock products are built to withstand heavy use and come with a one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind.
DaltonDock seals and shelters are made to provide a tight seal around your loading dock area, improving your energy efficiency and creating a more comfortable work environment for your employees.
- Dock Seals. High-quality dock seals that properly seal off the dock area can improve your energy efficiency by up to 90%. Over time, those savings can add up, and your dock seal will have paid for itself. Seals that are worn out or of lower quality won’t seal off the openings as efficiently, leading to heat loss.
- Dock Shelters. Due to the varying sizes of trucks and vehicles that you may deal with, dock seals may not always provide a perfect seal against the elements. That’s where dock shelters come in. They create a proper airtight seal around the dock door, keeping the elements out and improving energy efficiency.
DaltonDock’s product line includes standard fixed dock seals, adjustable curtain seals, and fixed dock shelters:
Fixed Dock Seal
DaltonDock’s Fixed Dock Seals are made with double-stitched fabric and high-strength polyester thread treated for long-term durability, ensuring you get a product that can hold up to daily use. They use premium-grade foam that offers full compression and recovery properties even in temperatures as low as -40° Celsius. That kind of durability is very useful for improving your energy efficiency, as you can trust that you’ll get consistent results even in the frigid Canadian winters.
Adjustable Curtain Seal
DaltonDock’s Adjustable Curtain Seal is a seal with a top curtain that can be adjusted to accommodate different trailer heights while providing top-notch protection from the weather. This product has double-stitched fabric with high-strength, UV-treated polyester thread that gives it long-term durability. Each column is constructed from high-grade foam that offers full compression and recovery down to -40 degrees Celsius. You’ll get a complete, four-sided seal around your loading dock opening, providing a reliable and durable way to reduce energy loss and improve efficiency.
Fixed Dock Shelter
DaltonDock Fixed Dock Shelter is a dock shelter that offers flexible vertical panels and a curtain that allows you to accommodate trailers of different widths and heights. The panels are made from galvanized steel and trimmed with an aluminum angle with the leading edge on the front and top panels having a foam bead sewn in to provide an airtight seal around a trailer. This bead keeps the elements outside where they belong. You’ll likely notice a significant boost in energy efficiency and a drop in energy costs.
Maintenance Services Are a Key Factor in Energy Efficiency
The high-traffic nature of warehouse docks can lead to a lot of wear and tear on dock seals and shelters, reducing energy efficiency. When it comes to keeping your DaltonDock seals and shelters in good shape, planned maintenance can be a huge help. You can minimize downtime and reduce repair costs while maintaining energy efficiency.
The experienced maintenance technicians at Creative Door Services™ have you covered. We can find minor issues in your dock seals or dock shelters that might be reducing your energy efficiency and driving up your utility costs. Investing in regular maintenance that keeps your dock seals and shelters in good shape is much more cost-effective than continuously spending too much on your energy costs.
Call Creative Door Services™ for DaltonDock Seals and Shelters
When you’re looking for high-quality dock seals and shelters that can improve your energy efficiency, look no further than Creative Door Services™. For more than five decades, we’ve worked alongside commercial and industrial businesses across Western Canada, providing breakthrough products and solutions.
As Western Canada’s experts on commercial dock products, we use only top-notch products. We are proud to be a dealer of Wayne Dalton DaltonDock products in Western Canada. You can count on our certified technicians to install and maintain DaltonDock shelters and seals for you.
For more information on DaltonDock warehouse dock seals and shelters contact us today. We have eight locations across Western Canada to service you in Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.