Rolling Door Blog

Navigating ICC-500 And FEMA P-361 Standards for Rolling Doors

October 9, 2026

This article by Alpine Overhead Doors appeares in the Fall 2026 Edition of DASMA’s magazine, Door + Access Systems. Republished with permission. > Click here to view/download as a PDF. Editor’s note: The team at Alpine Overhead Doors offers a fresh perspective on how dealers should view (and sell) rolling doors. For anyone interested in learning more about the wide range of aesthetic options available in today’s rolling door market, this is a must-read story.

Form, Function, and Style: Rethinking Rolling Doors

April 9, 2026

This article by Alpine Overhead Doors originally appeared in the December 2026 Edition of DASMA’s magazine, Door + Access Systems. Republished with permission. > Click here to view/download as a PDF. Editor’s note: The team at Alpine Overhead Doors offers a fresh perspective on how dealers should view (and sell) rolling doors. For anyone interested in learning more about the wide range of aesthetic options available in today’s rolling door market, this is a must-read

Counter Shutter Selection Guide

January 16, 2026

Selecting the right counter shutter for a particular application is critical for security and performance. There are as many options as there are applications for counter doors. These include materials, finishes, slat profile and design, operation methods, security features and other considerations such as fire and smoke protection. In this guide, we will review each of these characteristics to help you select the right configuration for your needs. What Are the Primary Counter Shutter Requirements?

Alpine Overhead Doors Announces Appointment of Scot Anderson as Director of Outside Sales

June 27, 2025

Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rolling overhead door systems, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Scot Anderson as Director of Outside Sales. Anderson will focus on accelerating Alpine’s growth and increasing market share by managing and expanding outside sales teams, developing new regional teams, and focusing on dealer and distributor development initiatives. Other key areas of focus include enhancing programs for new channel partner onboarding and further improving brand awareness

Alpine Overhead Doors Introduces the Latest Innovation in Insulated Plastic Back (IPB) Slat Rolling Doors

February 21, 2025

Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rolling overhead doors, is proud to announce the release of the upgraded Insulated Plastic Back (IPB) slat door, known as Insul-Sound®. The IPB slat, which consists of a metal slat and PVC extruded backing, has been redesigned to deliver enhanced thermal insulation and noise suppression. It boasts an STC of 30 and R-Value of 8. Further, Alpine’s patented dual density design with flexible fins and rigid PVC

Common Mistakes When Installing Rolling Steel Doors

January 10, 2025

This article by Alpine Overhead Doors originally appeared in the Winter 2024 Edition of DASMA’s magazine, Door + Access Systems. Republished with permission. > Click here to view/download as a PDF. Editor’s note: In this article, the team at Alpine Overhead Doors outline common mistakes installers make when sourcing and installing rolling doors and the issues that these errors can cause. Read on to learn how to gain critical insight and avoid these common pitfalls. Rolling steel doors

Rolling Doors 101: Anatomy, Styles, and Applications

April 5, 2024

A dealer’s in-depth guide to selecting the best door for the job This article by Alpine Overhead Doors originally appeared in the Spring 2024 Edition of DASMA’s magazine, Door + Access Systems. Republished with permission. > Click here to view the full edition of the magazine on DASMA’s site (PDF). Editor’s note: Alpine Overhead Doors has provided a one-of-a kind resource for dealers who regularly install rolling commercial doors and for those interested in pursuing the rolling door

Reference Guide: Rolling Fire Rated Doors & Options

May 20, 2022

Fire rated roll up doors serve an important purpose: to protect property by containing the spread of fire and smoke. They achieve this by closing automatically when activated in the event of a fire, and by being durable enough to withstand intense heat for a specified period of time. With all this comes a variety of features, options and certifications, which we will review today. Activation In order for a fire door to close during

Alpine Overhead Doors Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

February 4, 2022

East Setauket, NY 2/1/2022 – Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rolling overhead doors, proudly announces its 50th anniversary. What started as a local service company has grown into a full-scale door manufacturing enterprise serving clients across the United States and around the world. The company’s roots reach back to 1972, when Alpine Ornamental Ironworks was formed by Vincent Magro and family. Vincent’s brother Sebastian joined soon afterward. During these earlier years, the

Alpine Overhead Doors Introduces Redi-Assist™ Chain Hoists

August 20, 2021

Alpine Overhead Doors, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rolling overhead doors, proudly introduces Redi-Assist™ Manual Chain Hoists for rolling steel and sectional doors. They feature an adjustable braking mechanism for controlled descent of the door. Further, they have a fail safe override which will stop the door should the braking mechanism fail. This new line of innovative chain hoists comes in two models. The Redi-Assist™ may be used on new or retrofit rolling steel or sectional doors. It can