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ClimateShield™ Model AL3014

When a large opening must do more than simply control air leakage — when the project demands genuine thermal insulation, acoustic attenuation, and certifiable energy code compliance in a single, large-span overhead door assembly — the ClimateShield AL3014 is the specification answer. Building on the AirShield AL3014’s certified air infiltration performance, the ClimateShield adds an insulated construction with an R Value of up to 8.0 and superior sound transmission reduction, making it the complete climate control solution for large openings in demanding building environments.

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Thermal & Acoustic Overhead Door — Supplied & Installed by Virtual Bridge

Air Leakage Rating
<1.00
cfm/ft² at 1.57 psf — IECC 2024 compliant
Thermal Insulation
R 8.0
Optional — up to R Value 8.0, highest in class
Maximum Width
24 ft
7,315mm — widest certified air-rated overhead door
Maximum Height
48 ft
14,630mm — exceptional height range for high-bay applications
Tested, listed & labelled to ANSI/DASMA 105 · DASMA 112 · ASTM E283 · Full IECC 2024 compliance documentation available
Tested, Listed & Labelled. Not a Manufacturer Claim.
The ClimateShield AL3014 has been independently tested and listed to ANSI/DASMA 105, DASMA 112, and ASTM E283 — the three standards cited by the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as the basis for rolling door assembly air leakage compliance. The certified air leakage performance is less than 1.00 cfm/ft² at a test pressure of 1.57 psf — the IECC mandatory threshold. This is a traceable, publicly listed result available for project specification submissions and green building authority approvals.
The ClimateShield Goes Beyond Code Compliance
Where the AirShield AL3014 delivers certified code compliance, the ClimateShield AL3014 delivers genuine climate management. Optional thermal insulation (R Value up to 8.0) significantly reduces heat transfer through the door panel. Superior acoustic construction attenuates sound transmission across the opening. In Gulf Region facilities where the indoor/outdoor temperature differential can exceed 40°C, this performance level directly reduces HVAC load, energy consumption, and operating cost.
The Compliance Framework

Three standards. One assembly. Full IECC compliance.

1

ANSI/DASMA 105 — Air Infiltration & Exfiltration

The primary standard for measuring air infiltration and exfiltration through rolling door assemblies. The ClimateShield AL3014 is tested, listed, and labelled to ANSI/DASMA 105 — the standard directly cited by the IECC as the basis for rolling door assembly compliance in the building's thermal envelope.

2

DASMA 112 — Door Labelling Requirements

DASMA 112 establishes the labelling requirements for rolling door assemblies claiming IECC compliance. The ClimateShield AL3014 carries the DASMA 112 label — the physical evidence on the installed product that it is the tested and listed assembly, not a substitute or an unlisted variant of a tested product.

3

ASTM E283 — Standard Air Leakage Test Method

ASTM E283 is the broader standard test method for air leakage through fenestration products. Compliance with ASTM E283 provides an additional layer of independent verification — and satisfies authorities that cite ASTM E283 as the applicable test standard rather than ANSI/DASMA 105.

IECC 2024 Requirement

What the energy code actually requires.

The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) establishes a mandatory performance threshold for rolling door assemblies installed in a building's thermal envelope:

Max Air Leakage
<1.00
cfm/ft² — infiltration and exfiltration
Test Pressure
1.57
psf — per ANSI/DASMA 105 or ASTM E283

Rolling door assemblies that have not been independently tested and labelled to this standard are non-compliant by definition — regardless of how they are described in a product brochure or specification sheet.

The ClimateShield AL3014 meets this threshold and carries the DASMA 112 label confirming it. This is the compliance documentation that authorities and energy consultants require.

Technical Specification

Full specification — independently tested and listed.

Select a view. All parameters are supported by ANSI/DASMA 105, DASMA 112, and ASTM E283 listing documentation available for project specification and authority submissions.

ParameterSpecification
Product NameClimateShield™ Model AL3014
Certification StandardsANSI/DASMA 105 · DASMA 112 · ASTM E283
Air Leakage RatingLess than 1.00 cfm/ft² — infiltration and exfiltration
Test Pressure1.57 psf (per ANSI/DASMA 105 and ASTM E283)
IECC 2024 ComplianceFully compliant — below 1.00 cfm/ft² threshold
LabellingDASMA 112 label — physically attached to installed assembly
Compliance DocumentationFull test, listing, and label documentation available for authority and specification submissions
ParameterSpecification
Thermal Insulation OptionAvailable — R Value up to 8.0
Insulation TypeFactory-installed in insulated slat construction
Thermal BenefitSignificant reduction in heat transfer through door panel — directly reducing HVAC load and energy consumption
Gulf Climate RelevanceIn GCC conditions (40°C+ temperature differentials), R 8.0 insulation delivers measurable energy savings versus non-insulated assemblies
Sound AttenuationSuperior — insulated construction attenuates sound transmission across the opening
Combined PerformanceAir leakage control + thermal insulation + acoustic attenuation in a single assembly
ParameterSpecification
Maximum Width24 feet (7,315mm)
Maximum Height48 feet (14,630mm) — exceptional height range for high-bay applications
Custom SizingAvailable within maximum dimensions — consult Virtual Bridge for project-specific engineering
Large Opening CapabilityCovers high-bay warehouses, aircraft maintenance hangars, industrial process buildings, and large logistics centres that most certified door assemblies cannot accommodate
OperationOverhead coiling — motorised
ParameterSpecification
Standard FinishClear Anodized
Optional FinishPowder coat in any specified colour — no effect on air leakage or thermal performance
Certification DocumentationANSI/DASMA 105 test report and listing · DASMA 112 label confirmation · ASTM E283 test report
Energy DocumentationIECC compliance evidence for authority and green building submissions
Thermal DataR Value confirmation and thermal performance data for building energy model inputs
Acoustic DataSound transmission performance data available for acoustic specification submissions
Handover DocumentationO&M manual, installation drawings, maintenance schedule
Download Full Technical Data Sheet View DASMA Listing
Thermal Performance

R Value 8.0. The Highest Available in a Certified Air-Leakage-Rated Overhead Door.

Optional thermal insulation providing an R Value of up to 8.0 makes the ClimateShield AL3014 a dual-purpose specification — certified air leakage compliance plus genuine thermal envelope performance in a single, large-span overhead door assembly.

Thermal R Value
R 8.0
Optional insulation — highest in a certified air-rated overhead door
Gulf Temp. Differential
40°C+
Outdoor vs. conditioned interior in GCC summer conditions
Air Leakage
<1.00
cfm/ft² — certified, not estimated
Acoustic
Superior
Insulated construction attenuates sound transmission

Why R Value 8.0 Matters for Large Openings

Standard uninsulated or lightly insulated overhead doors create a thermal weak point in the building envelope. For every unit of area the door occupies, an uninsulated panel transfers heat significantly faster than the surrounding insulated wall construction — forcing HVAC systems to compensate continuously.

At R 8.0, the ClimateShield's insulated slat construction provides meaningful resistance to heat flow — reducing the thermal load on the building's HVAC system and contributing to the overall thermal envelope performance of the facility.

For large openings (20, 30, or 40+ feet wide) in climate-sensitive facilities, the cumulative energy impact of specifying an R 8.0 insulated assembly versus an uninsulated door is substantial — and directly measurable in the building's energy model.

Acoustic Performance — Where Thermal Meets Sound Control

The insulated construction that delivers thermal performance also delivers acoustic attenuation. The ClimateShield's insulated slat assembly reduces sound transmission across the opening — making it the appropriate specification for:

Manufacturing & Industrial Processes
Reducing noise propagation from manufacturing or process areas into adjacent climate-sensitive or occupied spaces.
Premium Retail & Hospitality
Where interior ambiance is a design priority and service or loading openings must not create acoustic intrusion into occupied areas.
Healthcare & Clinical Environments
Where acoustic separation between clinical and operational areas is a healthcare design requirement.
Regional Relevance

The Gulf Climate Makes This the Right Specification Every Time.

The physical and regulatory environment of the Gulf region creates a compelling, project-by-project case for specifying the ClimateShield AL3014 wherever a large overhead door is part of the building's thermal envelope.

40°C+ Temperature Differentials
In Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar, peak summer outdoor temperatures regularly exceed 45°C. Interior design temperatures of 22–24°C create a differential of more than 20°C in winter and exceeding 20°C on a daily basis year-round in conditioned facilities. At these differentials, every uncontrolled air pathway and every low-resistance thermal surface in the building envelope becomes a significant energy cost. A large, uninsulated, uncertified overhead door in this environment can represent one of the largest single sources of thermal loss in an otherwise well-insulated building.

Energy Code Context

While the 2024 IECC originates from the US regulatory framework, its performance standards and test methods are increasingly adopted or referenced by regional building authorities across the Middle East and Gulf:

Saudi Arabia — Vision 2030 Energy Targets

Saudi Vision 2030 includes ambitious energy efficiency targets for the built environment, driving greater scrutiny of building envelope performance and increasingly mandating tested and labelled product specifications in commercial and government projects.

UAE — Green Building Regulations

The UAE's Green Building Regulations (Estidama in Abu Dhabi; Dubai Green Building Requirements) require demonstrable energy performance from building envelope systems. Specifying tested and labelled door assemblies provides the compliance evidence that green building submission requires.

Qatar — Qatar Sustainability Standards

Qatar's sustainability framework places increasing demands on building envelope performance in commercial construction. ANSI/DASMA 105 listed door assemblies align with the performance verification requirements being applied across major Qatari building projects.

In the Gulf region's extreme climate, an uninsulated, uncertified overhead door in a conditioned building is not a neutral specification decision — it is an ongoing energy cost and a regulatory compliance risk.

The Energy Model Argument

Mechanical and energy consultants working on Gulf projects are increasingly required to demonstrate building envelope performance through energy modelling (eQUEST, EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder). The ClimateShield AL3014 provides the data required for accurate modelling:

R Value for Thermal Modelling
Confirmed R Value data for input to building energy models — enabling accurate HVAC load calculations for the door area.
cfm/ft² for Infiltration Modelling
Certified air leakage data at tested pressure for accurate infiltration load modelling — replacing estimated default values with measured, listed performance.
Acoustic Data for STC Modelling
Sound transmission performance data for acoustic partition analysis where noise isolation between spaces is a design requirement.
Compliance Evidence
ANSI/DASMA 105 listing and DASMA 112 label for green building submission packages and authority compliance documentation.

Virtual Bridge provides all thermal, air leakage, and acoustic data in the format required for energy model input and green building submission. Our technical team works directly with mechanical consultants and energy modellers to ensure the documentation meets project submission requirements.

Sector Applications

Where the ClimateShield AL3014 Is Specified.

The ClimateShield AL3014 is the specification choice wherever a large opening requires certified air leakage control combined with genuine thermal insulation and acoustic performance — the complete climate management solution in a single assembly.

Cold Storage & Temperature-Controlled Logistics
Certified air leakage control combined with R 8.0 thermal insulation — the essential combination for temperature-maintained storage and distribution facilities where energy cost and product integrity depend on envelope performance.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
GMP-regulated environments require certified, documented envelope performance. The ClimateShield provides the air leakage, thermal, and acoustic data required for pharmaceutical facility qualification documentation.
Food Processing & Clean Room Facilities
Controlled environment food processing facilities and clean rooms require certified air infiltration control to maintain room pressure, temperature, and hygiene standards at large operational openings.
Hospitals & Healthcare
Healthcare facilities with climate-sensitive operational areas — isolation rooms, operating suites, pharmacy cold storage, laboratory environments — requiring certified envelope performance and acoustic separation at large service openings.
Data Centres
Data centres require precise thermal envelope integrity to maintain cooling efficiency. Large maintenance or equipment access openings with the ClimateShield provide certified air and thermal control at the openings that standard server room doors cannot address.
Airports & Transport Infrastructure
Large span terminal openings, aircraft maintenance facilities, and climate-controlled cargo handling areas requiring energy code compliance in climate-controlled environments at openings up to 24 feet wide and 48 feet high.
Industrial & High-Bay Facilities
Process-sensitive industrial environments requiring thermal envelope performance at large operational openings — including electronics manufacturing, precision engineering, and controlled environment assembly facilities.
Premium Retail & Hospitality
Large service and delivery openings in premium retail and hospitality environments where interior climate, acoustic quality, and energy efficiency are simultaneously demanded by the project brief.
Why Virtual Bridge

Supplied and Installed by Virtual Bridge.

Virtual Bridge manages the complete lifecycle of the ClimateShield AL3014 across the Middle East, Gulf, and Africa — from specification and compliance documentation through supply, professional installation, system integration, and after-sales maintenance support.

Full Compliance Documentation
ANSI/DASMA 105 listing, DASMA 112 label confirmation, ASTM E283 report, IECC compliance evidence, thermal data, and acoustic data — all prepared for your submission package.
Energy & Specification Support
Technical data for building energy model inputs, R Value confirmation, cfm/ft² figures, and acoustic performance data — in the format mechanical consultants and energy modellers require.
Specialist Installation
Installation by trained specialist technicians. Certified air leakage performance and R Value insulation are only delivered if the assembly is correctly installed — VB ensures this.
Regional Support
After-sales maintenance and technical support across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and African project territories — backed by VB's 25+ years of regional presence.
Your Complete Documentation Package Includes
ANSI/DASMA 105 listing documentation
DASMA 112 label confirmation document
ASTM E283 test report
IECC 2024 compliance evidence for authority submissions
R Value data for building energy model inputs
Acoustic performance data for STC and acoustic submissions
Installation drawings and structural surround requirements
Operations and maintenance manual
Product Comparison

AirShield AL3014 vs ClimateShield AL3014 vs Standard Overhead Door.

The ClimateShield AL3014 is the complete climate management specification. The AirShield AL3014 delivers certified code compliance. A standard unrated overhead door delivers neither — and creates an ongoing energy cost and compliance risk.

Performance Attribute ClimateShield™ AL3014 AirShield™ AL3014 Standard Overhead Door
ANSI/DASMA 105 Certification✔ Tested & listed✔ Tested & listed✘ Not tested or listed
IECC 2024 Compliant✔ <1.00 cfm/ft²✔ <1.00 cfm/ft²✘ Non-compliant — unknown leakage
DASMA 112 Label✔ Physically labelled✔ Physically labelled✘ No label — unverifiable
Thermal Insulation✔ R Value up to 8.0✘ Not available✘ None or uncertified
Acoustic Performance✔ Superior — insulatedStandard✘ Uncertified
Max Width Coverage✔ Up to 24 ft (7,315mm)✔ Up to 24 ft (7,315mm)Various — not IECC rated
Max Height Coverage✔ Up to 48 ft (14,630mm)✔ Up to 48 ft (14,630mm)Various — not IECC rated
Thermal Data for Energy Model✔ R Value confirmed✘ N/A✘ Not available
Green Building Submission✔ Full documentation✔ Full documentation✘ Cannot comply
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Both the ClimateShield AL3014 and the AirShield AL3014 are tested, listed, and labelled to ANSI/DASMA 105, DASMA 112, and ASTM E283, and both achieve certified air leakage performance of less than 1.00 cfm/ft² — delivering full IECC 2024 compliance. The ClimateShield adds optional thermal insulation (R Value up to 8.0) and delivers superior acoustic performance through its insulated slat construction. The AirShield is the appropriate specification when the project requirement is certified code compliance. The ClimateShield is the appropriate specification when the project requires certified compliance plus genuine thermal and acoustic performance.
In Gulf conditions, peak outdoor summer temperatures regularly exceed 45°C while conditioned interiors are maintained at 22–24°C — creating a differential exceeding 20°C that places enormous demand on HVAC systems. At these differentials, every uncontrolled air pathway and every low-resistance thermal surface in the building envelope becomes a significant energy cost. An uninsulated, uncertified overhead door in this environment can represent one of the largest single sources of thermal load in an otherwise well-insulated building. The ClimateShield's certified air leakage control, combined with R 8.0 thermal insulation, directly addresses this — reducing HVAC load and delivering measurable energy savings.
The ClimateShield AL3014 is available with optional insulation providing an R Value of up to 8.0. R Value measures thermal resistance — the higher the R Value, the greater the resistance to heat flow through the assembly. R 8.0 is the highest thermal insulation value available in a certified ANSI/DASMA 105 listed overhead door assembly. Virtual Bridge provides confirmed R Value data for building energy model inputs, allowing mechanical consultants and energy modellers to accurately account for the door's thermal performance in building energy calculations.
Yes. The ClimateShield AL3014's ANSI/DASMA 105 listing, DASMA 112 label, ASTM E283 test report, R Value confirmation, and IECC 2024 compliance evidence collectively provide the documentation package required to demonstrate building envelope performance for green building submissions. Virtual Bridge's technical team works directly with architects, mechanical consultants, and energy modellers to prepare documentation in the format required for each submission framework — including UAE Estidama, UAE Dubai Green Building requirements, and Saudi Vision 2030-aligned energy specifications.
The ClimateShield's insulated slat construction delivers superior sound transmission attenuation compared to the non-insulated AirShield. The insulated panels absorb acoustic energy, reducing sound transmission through the door assembly. This makes the ClimateShield the appropriate specification for applications where acoustic isolation between spaces is a design requirement — including pharmaceutical manufacturing, healthcare, food processing, premium retail and hospitality, and industrial process environments where noise levels on one side of the door must not intrude into adjacent spaces. Virtual Bridge provides acoustic performance data in the format required for acoustic submission documentation.
The ClimateShield AL3014 is available in widths up to 24 feet (7,315mm) and heights up to 48 feet (14,630mm) — an exceptional height range that allows it to address high-bay warehouses, aircraft maintenance hangars, industrial process buildings, and large logistics centres that most certified overhead door assemblies cannot accommodate. Custom sizes within these maximum dimensions are available — contact the Virtual Bridge technical team for project-specific engineering details.
Yes. Virtual Bridge provides all thermal, air leakage, and acoustic performance data in the format required for building energy model input and green building submission. This includes confirmed R Value data, certified air leakage cfm/ft² figures at tested pressure, and acoustic performance data. Our technical team works directly with mechanical consultants and energy modellers to ensure the documentation meets the specific requirements of the project's energy modelling platform and submission authority.

Your Project Needs Certified Thermal & Acoustic Performance at a Large Opening.

Contact the Virtual Bridge Technical Team to discuss ClimateShield AL3014 specification, receive project-specific documentation for energy model and green building submissions, and get ANSI/DASMA 105, DASMA 112, and ASTM E283 listing documentation for your authority submissions.

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