Is It Time to Replace Your Commercial Doors?
Today’s Commercial Doors Fit a Variety of Needs
It’s easy to get caught up in the overwhelmingly important details of a business, like customer retention and acquisition, and overlook the seemingly insignificant distractions. Unfortunately, one of these details managers and operators often neglect is their doors, and yet these are the entrances to your business and weigh significantly on your client’s first impression.
As a company that has been involved in commercial door installation in Greeley, CO, for over 45 years, we know a thing or two about commercial doors. Let’s take a look at signs that suggest they may need replacement and the types of doors on the market today.
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Signs Your Commercial Door Needs Replacement
- The door doesn’t open and close with ease. Your new client comes to the door, reaches for the handle and pulls only to find it’s going to take two hands and a powerful tug to open the heavy, outdated door. Even when there’s just a bit of struggle, it’s your last chance to make a good first impression. At Greeley Lock & Key, we’ll let you know if it’s a simple issue with your hardware or a warped door that has sustained irreparable damage.
- Inadequate Seals. Any food production company knows that one of the first signs inspectors look for is light creeping under or around the edges of the door, which means inadequate seals. Where there’s space, there’s room for small rodents and insects to enter. Mice are agile little creatures, flattening their rib cages to squeeze into sizes about as round as a pencil. In addition to sanitation concerns, your heated air also escapes out the door and raises your energy bill. To conserve energy and save money, you want to make sure you have an energy-efficient door with tight seals that withstand extreme weather.
- It’s time for an upgrade and rebranding. Is it time for an update to your brand’s image and appearance? Buildings require updates when significant changes have taken place, whether company policy, employee count or simply wanting an upgrade for a building that has weathered many a storm. The doors represent your business. Is it strong, secure, and aligned with your brand’s message? If not, it’s time to replace it with one of today’s high-quality materials.
Types of New Commercial Doors to Consider
At Greeley Lock & Key, we partner with Republic Doors and Frames by Allegion, a company that’s been the leading manufacturer of commercial doors since its beginnings in 1920. From hotels to apartments, healthcare, and even storm shelters, this brand has built its reputation on producing a solid and secure product.
Here are just a few of their unique offerings.
Acoustical Doors
With greater sound control, employees and customers enjoy more privacy, security, and comfort. One of our certified technicians will be happy to discuss Sound Transmission Class or STC ratings — which indicate the sound insulation value of a door — and which rating would be best for your particular business environment.
Bullet Resistant
Unfortunately, many businesses today are faced with the need to protect their employees and clients from violence. The FBI reported 40 active shooting incidents in 2020, and we all remember the gunshots that broke out in the busy restaurant and shopping district of Arvada in June 2021. A bullet-resistant door is fortified with ballistic armor and comes in different UL 752 bullet protection ratings. This door and a good commercial security system can bring peace of mind.
Extreme Weather Resistant
Weather-resistant doors help keep you warm and comfortable, despite the raging weather occurring outside your business. Some are even designed to withstand the devastating strength of a tornado or hurricane.
At Greeley Lock & Key, we pride ourselves on delivering the best solutions for your business needs. For a no-obligation quote or complimentary consultation, call Greeley Lock & Key today.