Do I Have to Choose Between Looks and Safety When Choosing a Commercial Door?

The business that you operate is one of the important parts of your life. It helps you to pay your bills and support your family.

As an entrepreneur, you should know that it’s essential to keep your doors looking good and operating the way they should. They should be clean and in good functioning order. Today we will talk about the most important points to consider when selecting a door for your business.

The business front door is what customers notice first. Your door must portray a classic business image. Remember that you will not get a second opportunity to make a first impression.

Having an eye-catching and well-maintained commercial door will help you to get new investors and clients. Managers and business owners should have good-looking, commercial doors.

And when selecting a commercial door you need to identify a door that fits your business style. Your door must go hand in hand with the rest of the store’s front.

Keep in mind, however, that the building where your business is may dictate what type of door you can have. Building codes, stratas, home owners associations, and jurisdictions could possibly limit what you’re allowed to have for a front door.

No matter what you choose, safety of your employees and customers will come first, but you don't have to sacrifice looks.

If your business has a lot of foot traffic you should consider a glass door. Glass doors are a great option among businesses since they make your building look modern and sleek. When buying the glass doors you can pick the revolving doors. These kinds of doors help to maintain the indoor temperature, and there is less heat (or cool) loss.

You can also go for metal doors. These type of doors are one of the most useful front doors for protection and security. Factories and warehouses often use steel entry doors because they give maximum protection and safety and have good fire ratings.

You should consider how long will your commercial door needs to last. The lifespan of your door depends on what it is designed for and how it is made. Steel doors last for a long time while glass doors do not last for as long. Also, most building parts like doors have more wear and tear and corrosion if your office is near the ocean.

If you need some help choosing a commercial door, please feel free to contact us. This is our business.

604FixDoor operates throughout the Lower Mainland in Greater Vancouver providing emergency door and window installation and repairs. We also do non-damaging boarding up of businesses for COVID-19.

If you have any questions about this article or need some help with your doors or windows, please call us at (604) 349-3667.