Dock Seals & Shelters

Dock seals and dock shelters keep debris and contaminants out of your bay, and maintain the inside air conditioning and environment. Full installation. Frequently Asked Questions What types of dock seals and shelters does American Door install?
We install fixed head pad and adjustable head pad dock seals, head curtain dock seals, dock rain shrouds, and several dock shelter styles — stationary, retractable, full access, foam frame, and the HingeMaster shelter — plus door and dock metal canopies, with full installation. What’s the difference between a fixed head pad and an adjustable head pad dock seal?
Both use a 10-inch projection, 22 oz. Hi-Tear vinyl base fabric, and 99% memory foam. The adjustable version has a head pad that travels 36 inches (48 inches optional), so it seals a wider range of trailer heights, while the fixed head pad seal is sized for a set trailer height, with an optional 18-inch head pad for trailers up to 13.5 feet high. Can a dock seal or shelter be configured for a specific trailer size or color?
Yes. Seals and shelters are available in a range of durable fabrics, weights, and colors, and options like wear flaps and pleats, drop curtains, and pressure-treated lumber let each one be sized to the site’s trailers and conditions. What is a HingeMaster dock shelter?
It’s a shelter with interchangeable polypropylene J-hooks, a 21-inch projection, a pressure-treated lumber head unit measuring 140 inches wide with a 36-inch head curtain, two vertical foam side pads with removable curtains, and replaceable foam bottom pads for easy maintenance. What do door and dock metal canopies and dock rain shrouds do?
The metal canopy is 18-gauge galvanized steel with a 3-inch by 3-inch rain gutter and three support gussets (optional snow load support, custom sizes available) that shields a door or dock opening from weather. The dock rain shroud uses dual-density, 99%-memory foam and a wide storage curtain to add extra weather protection at the dock. Are dock seals and shelters designed for easy maintenance?
Yes — several use removable curtains and replaceable foam pads. The HingeMaster shelter has replaceable foam bottom pads and removable curtains on its foam side pads, and the Foam Frame Dock Shelter also uses a removable-curtain design.