When fitting a door or wall system to the ceiling, its rigidity is very important. A solid ceiling easily bears the weight of the door system. This prevents any sagging from occurring during the use of the door.

Is your ceiling strong enough to support the metal doors or walls from Aluwdoors?

Why ceiling firmness is important

Sturdiness is not only important for the lifespan of your door, but also for the safety of everyone who uses the door. With doors that are mounted to the ceiling, the ceiling bears the weight of the door. Your ceiling must also be able to withstand the forces generated during use.

One aluminium door with safety glass weighs between 40 and 70 kilos. Do you have a door that consists of multiple panels? Then the weight can exceed 100 kilos. That is why installation on a sturdy ceiling, such as concrete or reinforced beams, is important for safety.

Types of ceilings and load-bearing capacity

Not every ceiling is suitable for mounting a door to it. Concrete ceilings are the most suitable for heavy door systems. This type of ceiling has a load-bearing capacity of up to hundreds of kilos per fixing point.

Wooden beam ceilings are also strong, but their load-bearing capacity depends on the beam thickness and the distance between the beams. Reinforcement may be required when mounting heavy doors.

Plasterboard ceilings offer virtually no load-bearing capacity and always require installation on an additional structure. Suspended ceilings can also bear very little weight themselves. Do you want to attach a door to a suspended ceiling? Then attachment to the load-bearing structure above it is necessary. If you take the right precautions, this prevents sagging, damage or unsafe situations. Please contact us to discuss your situation.

What to do in case of doubt?

Unsure whether the ceiling can support the weight of the door system you have chosen? Then it is wise to have an inspection carried out first. Tell us what material your ceiling is made of, and we will check whether it is strong enough. By having this assessed in advance, you prevent damage to the ceiling and ensure a safe, durable installation.

Alternatives in the event of insufficient firmness

If the ceiling turns out not to be sturdy enough for the chosen door system, various solutions are possible. For instance, we sometimes install an extra supporting structure. This is a steel or aluminium beam that distributes the weight of the door system over a larger surface area.

In some cases wall mounting is a good solution. Together with you, we will look at the best and safest option for your situation. Naturally, we will also take your wishes into account with this. Visit our showroom to speak with us or take contact us for personal advice and a suitable tailor-made solution.