Do you need a pedestrian door for your commercial, industrial or public building? If so, you may be wondering what type would best meet your needs. Both manual and automatic doors have their advantages and choosing the right kind for your operation is a key decision that can impact your facility’s efficiency. If you’re considering getting new doors for your commercial property, here’s a breakdown of the benefits of each type.

Manual Pedestrian Doors

Here are three advantages of manual doors:

1. They’re low maintenance. Manual doors have very few moving parts making them easy to maintain and install. Even in the event of a power outage, swinging doors would not get stuck, the door would work just like a regular door that has a closer. Meanwhile sliding doors, can be manually pulled open or closed.
   
   
2. They’re secure. Manual doors can be fitted with a custom security system. For example, you can choose whether you want to have a keyed entry system, an electronic locking system, or both. Furthermore, manual doors are made of durable materials like steel, making them an effective defense against thieves and vandals.
   
   
3. They’re customizable. Manual pedestrian doors come in a wide variety of shapes, styles, colours, and finishes. This allows you to easily customize your business’ appearance to suit your needs. Additionally, if you have a swinging manual door, it can be retrofitted with an automatic opener if the needs of your business change.

If you need assistance choosing a manual door for your business, the experts at Creative Door Services^TM can help point you in the right direction. Request a quote today!

Automatic Pedestrian Doors

Here are three major benefits of automatic doors:

1. They’re accessible. Automatic doors make your business accessible for people with reduced mobility. In addition, their hands-free operation makes it easy for people carrying items to enter and exit your building unassisted.
   
   
2. They’re convenient. Automatic doors intelligently respond to pedestrian traffic. Consequently, this can improve workflow in high-traffic facilities and reduce congestion in public buildings.
   
   
3. They’re stylish. Automatic doors can make a good first impression on your customers. They may feature large windows and in which case they are sleek, modern, and inviting.

However, automatic doors must be installed by a professional to ensure they work properly. In addition, the initial cost and maintenance fees for automatic doors are more than that of manual doors.

Automatic Swing and Slide Systems

If you’re considering an automatic door for your building, you’ll need to choose either a swing or slide system. Both types can be used for interior and exterior applications and each has their own pros and cons. Here’s an overview:

• Swing doors are often used in office buildings, apartments, and condos. They don’t have many moving parts, making them durable, reliable, and easy to install. Swing doors typically have built-in locking mechanisms and safety glass, so they don’t require any additional protective shelling. In addition, they can easily be retrofit on existing manual doors. However, swing doors have a large opening radius and require quite a bit of space to operate safely. Additionally, they can cause injury or damage to your property if not equipped with a closer or limiter.
  
  
• Sliding doors are commonly used in high-traffic facilities such as hospitals and supermarkets. They’re a great option for businesses that constantly have customers and employees coming and going. They can be manufactured in a range of sizes to fit both small and large-scale applications. In addition, since they move laterally, they take up less space than swing doors. However, sliding doors generally aren’t high security. Consequently, you may have to install additional barriers such as grilles or shutters. Furthermore, you need to frequently clean out the rail along the bottom as it can get clogged with debris and thereby affect the operation of the door.

The team at Creative Door Services^TM can work with you to determine whether a swing or sliding door system would work best for your business.

Commercial Pedestrian Doors in Western Canada

If you need automated or manual pedestrian doors for your commercial property, we have you covered. Creative Door Services^TM provides business owners in Western Canada with safe and reliable installation, repair and maintenance services on a wide variety of door systems.

To learn more or request a free quote, contact us today at one of our eight locations. You can find us in Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.