Do you need a new pedestrian door for your commercial business and aren’t sure whether to choose a hollow metal door or an automatic door? If so, here’s an overview of each type of door and its advantages to help you make an informed decision.

Advantages of Hollow Metal Doors

Hollow metal doors are one of the most common types of pedestrian doors used in commercial and industrial environments. They’re available in a range of sizes, materials, gages, designs, and core types to meet your needs. Here are four main advantages of installing this type of door:

1. They’re weather resistant. Hollow metal doors can resist extreme temperatures, rain, snow, wind, and more. They can also be outfitted with weatherstrip, sweeps, and automatic door bottoms to keep dust, debris, and pests out of your facility.
   
   
2. They can be fire-rated. Hollow metal doors can be fire-rated to protect your business in the event of a fire. In fact, many hollow metal doors come with a three-hour fire rating. In addition, they also come in blast- and bullet-resistant versions.
   
   
3. They keep your business safe. Hollow metal doors can effectively prevent unauthorized access to your building. If vandals are a concern in your area, then a hollow steel door is a wise choice. The thick steel of the door and frame prevents the door from being tampered with or kicked in. Furthermore, they can be outfitted with access-controlled locks such as mortise locksets, electrified panic hardware, and maglocks for added protection.
   
   
4. They’re easy to maintain. Hollow metal doors require little to no maintenance and are often made of rustproof materials that can resist cracking and bowing. In addition, since they have very few moving parts, hollow metal doors are easy and cost-effective to repair if they happen to get damaged.

Hollow metal doors provide the value, longevity, strength, and resilience you need for your day-to-day operations.

Advantages of Automatic Doors

Automatic doors are ideal for commercial and institutional facilities that require efficient two-way traffic flow. They come in a variety of options including sliding, swinging, telescoping, and revolving doors. Here are four advantages of automatic doors:

1. They’re convenient. Automatic doors can help streamline everyday operations. In addition, they help control traffic flow and reduce congestion in busy places such as shopping malls.
   
   
2. They’re energy-efficient. Automatic doors only open when activated and automatically close behind each user. This effectively reduces wasted energy and significantly lowers annual heating and cooling costs.
   
   
3. They’re sanitary. The hands-free operation of automatic doors is ideal for hospitals and food factories where sanitation is essential. Automatic doors can also be made airtight to prevent dirt and dust from entering your business. This is a great solution for operating rooms and other controlled environments such as laboratories.
4. They’re accessible. Automatic doors provide safe and convenient access for everyone, regardless of their age or ability.

You can also complete your automatic door system with finishing hardware, such as door closers and exit devices to keep your business safe. Creative Door Services^TM carries a wide selection of innovative and efficient automatic door solutions, so you never have to compromise on style, functionality, or durability.

Planned Maintenance

At Creative Door Services^TM we offer a comprehensive and flexible planned maintenance program to help you stay on top of all ongoing care and upkeep. Our trained technicians will visit your property, test and inspect your pedestrian door system, and let you know if there are components that need to be repaired or replaced. Inspecting your door system regularly will ensure that any issues are caught early, which could potentially save a significant amount of time and money.

Reliable Pedestrian Doors in Western Canada

Creative Door Services^TM offers a wide range of hollow metal and automatic doors for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. Our extensive product catalogue includes options such as blast-resistant steel doors and fully functional automatic doors. Our expert technicians can install, repair, and maintain your pedestrian doors to ensure they operate optimally and comply with all building codes and safety regulations.

To learn more or get 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.