Automatic doors are steadily gaining ground, and they are the right entrance system for commercial places like malls, banks, boutiques and restaurants. Their mechanism means nobody has to push to open them, and the transparent glass lets passers-by see the business operating inside.
Here are the advantages of investing in this kind of door.
They are energy efficient
The latest automatic sliding doors help regulate heating. In hot weather the door limits how much heat gets through, so the room does not become uncomfortable, and the seals are tight enough to stop conditioned air escaping.
That reduces how hard the air conditioning has to work, which shows up on the electricity bill. It also keeps the temperature steady enough for people to get on with their work.
They improve safety
In a commercial building with ordinary doors, people bump into each other constantly. An automatic sliding glass door prevents that: whoever is coming out can see whoever is coming in, and both can position themselves accordingly.
It also improves orderliness. From a distance you can see the store you are heading for instead of scanning signage, which is when people walk into each other or stumble. And when the door opens it gives enough clearance for a group to pass in or out together, because the sensor holds it open while they do.
Reducing traffic
Automatic sliding doors suit busy places with high turnover. Because they do not open into your space, the floor area beside the entrance stays available for people rather than being kept clear for a door arc.
Without someone directing customers, traffic builds up and slows everything down. That is worse in places where people move in several directions at once, such as airports and shopping malls, where space is already limited. A sliding entrance keeps that moving.
Cost saving
The significant cost with these doors is the purchase. Maintenance is straightforward and quick with a professional, the materials are durable and stand up to rain and wind, and with reasonable care you can expect years of service.
Because the design is energy efficient, the running cost drops as well, so the saving continues after the installation is paid for.
They are compliant
Whatever a person’s needs, they can get through an automatic sliding door without effort. The sensors detect anyone approaching and the opening is wide enough for someone using a wheelchair, a walking stick or any other assistance.
In an incident such as a fire, the door lets people leave before the situation escalates. And because there is no handle to touch, it removes the contact point that spreads germs and bacteria, which improves hygiene through the whole entrance.
The case in short
Automatic sliding doors are worth buying for all of the above, and they improve the quality and appearance of a building at the same time.
For what we supply and what it costs, see automatic sliding doors. If you are weighing them against a manual system, our sliding glass door page sets out both.
