Many businesses choose to install automatic doors for the convenience that they offer, their elegant appearance and to improve the business’ energy efficiency. Automatic doors offer a professional first impression for visitors to the site, and following on from the COVID pandemic can provide reassurance to those who are keen to avoid touching unnecessary surfaces.

Businesses suited to automatic doors

Automatic doors are ideal for busy office environments or retail outlets where staff and customers may need to enter or exit the building while carrying heavy or bulky loads that they would not wish to put down.

They are also popular in healthcare settings where maintaining hygiene is a top priority and avoiding needless surface contact is essential in minimizing the spread of germs.

Automatic Door installation – What to consider?

Choosing to install an automatic door is not a simple decision. It will need to suit the size, characteristics and purpose of the building and operate effectively for the visitors that are expected to the building. Automatic doors are also more expensive to install than their traditional push-to-open cousins, but the increased installation costs should be balanced against long-term savings and convenience when making the decision.

In choosing your automatic door, you should assess the size of your opening and entrance area to determine whether a sliding or swing door would be most appropriate. You should also consider the needs of less able customers or clients who may take longer to get through the door or require additional space to turn once they have entered the building. Push pads can usually be fitted to support disabled customers in accessing the building, keeping the door open for a longer period of time than it would ordinarily be.

The chosen door should be of a suitable colour and material to complement the characteristics of the building. Glass doors are very stylish but require greater upkeep to keep them looking their best. Wooden doors are more traditional in appearance and ideally suited to office environments. Iron, aluminium and steel are also good options, providing durability and security as well as a pleasing visual aesthetic.

Improved energy efficiency

Auto door installation is a simple and effective way of increasing the energy efficiency of your business premises. By only opening when access is required and closing immediately once access is gained, internal heat and cooling are not lost to the environment unnecessarily and peaks and troughs in temperature are less likely to occur.
The doors are well sealed, being perfectly designed to suit the space into which they are fitted, reducing heat loss and maintaining a comfortable working environment. By improving the energy efficiency of your building, you also reduce the costs of running it, which is an added bonus.

Summary

Automatic doors are of huge benefit to businesses. They look stylish, operate effectively, are very reliable and can save you money. Choosing auto door installation is a great option for many businesses but you should ensure that you select an experienced commercial locksmith to perform your automatic door installation. This will guarantee that it adheres to all necessary standards and will perform satisfactorily for the entirety of its lifetime, with appropriate after-sales support provided as required.