A Comparison of Automatic and Manual Commercial Doors
To ensure a great first impression of your business as soon as your customers and/or visitors walk through the door, then that’s exactly where you should start - the doors. From single doors to double, sliding to revolving, there are many types of doors that you can install at your business.
When deciding which to use at your commercial property, one of the things you’ll want to think about is whether you use automatic or manual doors. Each of these offer their own benefits. Read on to see a comparison between the two, so you can decide which may be best suited to your requirements.
Automatic Doors
Ease of Use
Arguably the most obvious advantage of automatic doors is their ease of use. Since they’re automatic, they require no physical effort from people using the door. Not only is this more sanitary, since people don’t need to touch a door handle, but it’s also more considerate of those with disabilities or those with less strength (such as senior individuals) who may not be able to as easily open manual doors.
Safety Features
Many automatic door solutions are built with various safety features in mind. This includes sensors, timers and some even come with wireless remotes, all of which can be used to ensure that people aren’t crushed or injured in the door.
In the event of an electrical failure, there are manual override mechanisms that can be used in an emergency situation.
Professional Appearance
If you’re looking for a door with a modern, sleek and professional appearance, then automatic doors offer just that. For premises large or small, automatic door solutions offer a contemporary and inviting aesthetic that suggests your business values its customers.
Manual Doors
Affordability
Manual doors tend to be the more affordable solution on multiple levels. Firstly, they are often cheaper to install due to having lower materials costs. They’re also cheaper to maintain, since they don’t require the same electrical work as is required of automatic doors.
Speaking of electrics, manual doors can also save on your energy bills, since they don’t require electricity to operate.
Less Maintenance
As mentioned above, manual doors require less maintenance than automatic. There is no need for additional equipment to be installed with thim, meaning there is less to maintain. They also don’t require frequent services, as there are no electronics to be monitored.
Reliability
Whilst standard, manual doors tend to be undeniably reliable. They can withstand usage day in and day out without showing signs of wear, nor do they tend to experience any operative issues unless someone has actively tampered with them.
On the other hand, automatic doors may experience electrical failure or a failure in their mechanisms that is more likely to cause a disturbance.
Choose Your Bespoke Doors Today
So, will manual or automatic doors be best for your business? Whichever you choose, we can provide you with the bespoke doors to suit your needs here at Shuretech.
As well as our manual doors, our automatic door offerings include the following solutions:
● Sliding doors
● Bi-fold doors
● Revolving doors
● Swing doors
● Keypad systems
Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements - we’re confident that we can meet them.
