Colony Construction supplies and installs industrial doors hangar doors Canada-wide, including bifold and sliding aircraft hangar doors, large-format industrial doors, and architectural glazing systems. With 40+ years of experience and more than 700 completed projects, we integrate doors and glazing into our steel buildings as a single coordinated package.
What Industrial Doors and Glazing Does Colony Install?
Industrial doors, aircraft hangar doors, and glazing systems are the pieces of the building envelope that make the structure functional – the openings through which aircraft, trucks, material, and daylight move. These are also the components most likely to cause problems in service if they are not engineered, sized, and installed correctly. Large hangar doors, in particular, interact with the building structure in ways that demand close coordination between door manufacturer, structural engineer, and installer.
Colony Construction has installed aircraft hangar doors, industrial glazing systems, and heavy-duty industrial doors on projects across Western Canada for more than four decades. Because we fabricate and erect the structural frame that supports these openings, we get the backframing, wind-load transfer, and weather sealing right from design through installation. Our team works directly with the leading door manufacturers and glazing suppliers to deliver a fully integrated opening system.
Whether you need a 150-foot-wide bifold hangar door for a fleet aviation facility or a curtain-wall glazed entrance for a manufacturing headquarters, we handle the full scope.
Key Benefits of Colony’s Doors and Glazing Scope
- Integrated Structural Backing: Because we design and fabricate the supporting steel, door openings are engineered for the exact wind, dead, and operational loads the specific door requires.
- All Major Hangar Door Types: Bifold, sliding, fabric, and vertical-lift aircraft hangar doors available, sized from small GA hangars up to wide-body aviation facilities.
- Industrial-Grade Industrial Doors: Heavy-duty sectional, rolling, and high-speed doors matched to the operating environment – from cold-storage to oil-sands warehouses.
- Architectural Glazing Systems: Storefront, curtain-wall, and industrial glazing integrated with the steel structure for clean, weather-tight installations.
Industries That Rely on Industrial Doors and Hangar Doors
Large-format doors and glazing systems are mission-critical in two primary sectors Colony serves:
- Aviation – aircraft hangar doors in bifold, sliding, and fabric configurations for fleet hangars, MRO facilities, and general aviation.
- Manufacturing & Warehousing – heavy-duty industrial doors, high-speed doors, and loading-dock systems for production and distribution facilities.
Featured Projects
Conair Hangar
Colony delivered this Abbotsford, BC aircraft hangar including the primary steel structure, cladding, and the large-format hangar doors sized for Conair’s aerial firefighting fleet. The door backframing was engineered to the specific wind-load ratings required for the site and the selected door manufacturer.
Our Doors and Glazing Installation Process
- Step 1 – Opening Design: Engineers confirm opening size, door type, and wind and operational loads, then design the supporting steel to match.
- Step 2 – Procurement & Coordination: Doors and glazing systems are procured from qualified manufacturers, with delivery and installation coordinated around structural erection.
- Step 3 – Installation & Commissioning: Colony crews install, seal, and commission the door and glazing systems, including operational testing of powered aircraft hangar doors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of aircraft hangar doors does Colony install?
Colony installs all major hangar door types – bifold, horizontal sliding, vertical-lift, and fabric. Bifold doors offer the widest clear opening-to-building-width ratio and minimal sill intrusion; sliding doors are simpler mechanically for very wide spans; fabric doors offer high-speed operation in light-duty applications. We recommend the door family that best fits your aircraft mix and operational tempo.
How large can aircraft hangar doors be sized?
Commercial aircraft hangar doors routinely span 100-300 feet wide and 40-70 feet tall. Specialty wide-body facilities can exceed 400 feet. Colony has installed hangar door openings at the scale of modern fleet operations and sizes the supporting structure to the exact opening required.
What wind load ratings do industrial doors and hangar doors require?
Door wind-load ratings are governed by the National Building Code of Canada and the site’s specific exposure. Coastal BC and high-elevation sites may require higher ratings than inland prairie locations. Colony integrates the door manufacturer’s rated loads into the primary structure’s wind analysis so the opening performs as a system.
What industrial glazing systems does Colony supply?
We install storefront, curtain wall, translucent panel systems, and industrial window wall. Systems are selected based on thermal performance, daylighting goals, and whether the application is architectural or industrial. Glazing is integrated with the primary steel structure to ensure weather tightness at every transition.
Ready to Start Your Doors and Hangar Door Project?
Send us your scope, schedule, and site details. A Colony estimator will review your project and reply within one business day.