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During a fire, every second counts. Fires can rapidly spread from one room to another, so making the right preparations and decisions can save lives. Business owners and building managers have a responsibility to ensure that their facilities are safe in the event of a fire.
Why You Should Close Your Doors During a Fire
According to the Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FRSI), closing doors helps prevent a fire from spreading, mitigates smoke damage, and even saves lives. This rule applies to both commercial and residential buildings.
The research is so conclusive on the issue that there is a website dedicated to spreading the safety message of closing doors (closeyourdoor.org). The three primary reasons it is important to close doors are cutting off oxygen, minimizing toxic smoke, and maintaining survivable temperatures.
Cut Off Oxygen to the Fire
It is important to close your doors during a fire because it helps cut off oxygen to the fire. Fires feed off oxygen, so the more oxygen they have, the more quickly they spread.
When you leave your doors open (or, even worse, open your door during a fire), you allow all of the oxygen in the room you are in to get to the fire, causing it to spread more quickly.
You may not think about how much oxygen is in a given room or how well it is sealed when the door is shut. However, if you open doors during a fire, a rush of oxygen can escape and go directly to the fire.
Mitigate Toxic Smoke
In addition to feeding the flames, opening your doors during a fire can increase toxic smoke levels throughout your home or business. The smoke from a fire does two things—it decreases oxygen levels and increases carbon monoxide levels. Both are deadly.
If oxygen levels get too low, occupants of the building will not be able to breathe. If carbon monoxide levels get too high, they act like a poison and cause occupants to pass out. If you keep your doors shut, toxic smoke will still be able to get into the room, but not nearly as quickly as it would through an open door.
A burning fire can fill a room with deadly smoke in a matter of minutes. Most people think that flames cause death during a fire, but actually, smoke inhalation is more likely to cause death. For this reason, it is imperative to keep your doors closed during a fire to cut off the deadly smoke.
Maintain Survivable Temperatures
Another deadly hazard during a fire that is often overlooked is deadly temperatures. According to the San Francisco Fire Department, indoor fires can reach temperatures as hot as 1100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The temperature only needs to get to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit to be fatal. When your doors are closed, it prevents heat from entering quickly. This means that the temperature of the room will stay at a survivable number for longer than if the door were open. Even glass or wood doors act as a barrier to high temperatures.
How You Can Ensure Your Doors Are Closed During a Fire
When occupants of a building realize there is a fire, panic is often the first response. When building occupants go into a panic, that is when mistakes happen.
The number one thing you can do to ensure your doors are closed during a fire is to prepare a fire plan and practice it. All homes and businesses should have a specific plan to execute in the case of a fire. This includes shutting doors, proceeding to a safe escape route, and meeting other occupants at a meeting place.
Simply having a plan is not enough. You need to practice your plan to make sure that everyone is aware of their responsibilities and capable of acting quickly in an emergency.
If you want more safety and protection from fires, you can invest in fire-rated doors. These doors are specially engineered to withstand flames and high heat and better protect rooms and their occupants from fires.
If you are considering fire-rated doors or simply upgrading the doors in your business, contact CDF today!
Part of owning a commercial property is sealing and protecting your door from the dreaded under-door draft. Drafty rooms will not only increase your heating bills but will also cause your tenants to be uncomfortable.
Before the cooler months arrive, you should check your doors for cracks or leaks and take the proper steps to stop any under-door drafts in your building.
The first step to solving any draft-related problem is to find the root of it. You need to determine which doors, interior, and exterior, may be creating a draft so you can ultimately decide how to fix it.
Start by inspecting the seals around each door for cracks or leaks. The seal will lose flexibility with age and shrink, causing it to become brittle and ineffective. Once you’ve determined which areas are not properly sealed, you can decide how to remedy the problem.
Stopping an under-door draft will keep out cold air and help keep the room at a comfortable temperature. These simple fixes will leave the doors operational while keeping heated air in.
A gap as small as an ⅛-inch around a door can allow as much air to pass through as a small window opened halfway. If a draft is moving through your building, you should consider applying weatherstrips around the perimeter of your door.
Consider the location of the door as you’re choosing the type of weatherstripping. It should be able to withstand friction, temperature changes, and wear and tear associated with each specific door.
Weatherstripping is available in several options to fit your door:
Tape weatherstrips are less expensive and easier to apply. But they are often inefficient at blocking air and are affected by the elements. Metal weatherstripping, like v-strips, is more durable and can be more esthetically pleasing than tape. You can use more than one type of weatherstripping to fully seal your door or to fit irregular spaces.
Depending on the overall condition of your door, you may need to replace it rather than weatherizing it. However, adding temporary caulk to your door cracks can block cold, drafty air from coming in. Caulking can be applied where the door frame meets the building on the outside.
Because it is temporary, caulk can be removed when necessary or easily replaced as it wears down. It can be purchased at a local hardware store and comes in a roll or tube, like regular caulk. A high-grade silicone caulking will produce the best results.
Sometimes the easiest solution is to place a physical barrier across the bottom of the door, like a draft stopper or snake. A door snake is a long, fabric tube filled with sand. It is placed at the foot of the door to keep cool air out in the winter.
Door snakes are a simple and affordable way to prevent cold air from entering a room. If you’re crafty, they can easily be made at home with strips of fabric and uncooked rice.
Place a draft stopper at any door you suspect is letting in a cold draft. You'll notice immediate results, depending on the size of the room it is protecting. Draft stoppers can also help keep the hot air out during the summer months and continue to keep your energy costs down.
Aging doors can result in major heat loss inside your building. Replacing seals or installing weatherstripping can slow it down, but ultimately, replacing the door will be the most efficient solution.
Older doors are not equipped with the latest technology to prevent a draft. Therefore, updating your commercial doors will result in more savings on utility bills and happier tenants.
You have a lot of options when it comes to stopping the under-door draft in your building. The CDF Distributors weatherstripping and door kit contains all of the pieces you need to protect your building. We can have it shipped out in 3 to 5 business days, so contact us today to learn more about our weatherstripping kit!
If customers or employees feel like opening your office doors is their daily workout, it’s probably time to replace them. Exterior and interior doors should operate smoothly both for convenience and safety.
Replacing doors is an investment in time and money—a task you want done right the first time. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to have your office doors replaced, our guide can help.
In some cases, the right time to replace a door is right now. Depending on the reason for replacement, you might not be able to put it off for a more convenient time. These signs are indicators that replacing your door can’t wait:
Exterior doors that don’t lock securely make your office an easy target for theft. And if the locks on interior doors don’t operate correctly, you may not be in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Malfunctioning locks endanger occupants in the case of fire or other emergencies and could leave them trapped inside. If this is the case, you may be able to temporarily solve the problem by having locks or other hardware replaced instead of installing all-new doors.
Chips or cracks in glass doors require immediate attention. Even minor damage can compromise the integrity of the door and lead to major problems. From developing into major breaks to offering burglars a good opportunity, a cracked glass door can quickly get out of hand.
Depending on the structure of the door, it may be possible to have an expert replace the glass, but in most cases, it’s best to install a new door.
Office doors that don’t open or close properly pose as much hazard as doors that don’t lock at all. Egress doors need to operate smoothly—opening and closing with the flow of traffic—according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Any door that no longer swings the correct way because of warping or other damage should be replaced immediately.
Are your doors looking shabby, showing signs of wear and tear? Do customers think your “vintage” doors look cool? If doors aren’t looking their best but don’t pose a safety risk, you can delay replacing them until the time is right.
Interior doors that don’t expose people, equipment, or goods to the elements can be replaced at your convenience. Finding the right time to replace egress doors is the challenge.
The first thing to consider is the workflow of your office. Rule out any time periods that are especially stressful or busy. Anytime you’re expecting big shipments or hosting company-wide meetings is obviously not a good time to have the doors off their hinges.
Depending on the size of your office, door replacement can typically be completed in a day or two. You don’t have to plan for a major construction project. When possible, scheduling the job on a weekend will probably create the least amount of inconvenience for business.
Once you’ve omitted the least convenient periods from the schedule, it’s time to consider the weather.
When you have a choice, avoid installation during the most extreme weather conditions—the hottest part of summer, the coldest part of winter, or the wettest part of the rainy season in your area.
Not only will replacement during these times create uncomfortable conditions inside the office, but it could also affect the installation process itself.
All things considered, spring is the perfect season to replace office doors. The weather is mild, and everyone is in the mood for an office refresh.
Having new doors hung in the spring also gives you plenty of time to notice any problems before severe weather comes. The last thing you want is to have icy wind blowing in the office from a door you just had installed!
The doors in a commercial space help make employees and customers feel welcome and secure. So if your doors are in need of replacement, CDF Distributors is here to help! Call CDF Distributors with questions about office door replacement any time of the year.
Your storefront door is one of the first things people notice when entering or passing by your business. You want to keep your doors in top condition all year long, but what happens if you live in a colder region? Depending on the location of your business, you may face harsh conditions over the winter months.
If so, you are probably concerned about how the low temperatures and precipitation can affect your doors.
It’s true that changing seasons is the number one reason doors get warped. However, there are some things that a professional door installation company can do to keep your doors from warping before they’re even delivered.
Keep reading to learn how the cold weather might affect your doors and what you can do to protect them.
Changes in the temperature and conditions outside are the main ways your doors get warped. When there is a rapid change in weather and humidity, your doors can shrink and warp, which can lead to functional and aesthetic issues.
Wooden doors are most likely to warp, so if you live in a particularly cold climate, you might consider other materials for your storefront door, such as glass. Moisture imbalance is the main reason for warp, and that’s why it’s most common in the winter months.
Moisture imbalance occurs when the atmosphere on the two sides of the door is different. The stress on one side of the door will be greater than on the other side, and this can lead to warping. When the moisture content is higher on one side, that side of the door will tend to elongate, shrink, or possibly bow.
Because storefront doors have one side facing the outside and one facing the inside, they’re the most prone to warping. During the winter months, warping is common, but there are plenty of things a professional can do prior to installation to protect your storefront doors from warping down the line.
The best ways to protect your storefront doors against warping all come before the installation process. Before installation, your contractor needs to make sure of a few things to keep your door protected over the winter months and during all seasonal changes.
Here are some things to discuss with your installer to prevent warping down the line:
These conditions are all the responsibility of your door supplier. This means you need to pick a trusted company to work with. Even though you may love the selection from one company, if they have poor reviews or can’t answer your storage questions, it’s best not to take the risk.
Hire a contractor that is transparent about how they store their doors before shipping so you know you’re getting a quality product. Make sure to ask about how the doors are sealed, as proper sealing is the best way to prevent warping down the line.
In most cases, a warped door is permanent, but it may straighten out a bit on its own. The best way to prevent warping is to work with a trusted supplier to ensure your doors are fully sealed and protected.
Another easy way to prevent warping is to go with a material like glass for your storefront door. This is an attractive material and will withstand cold temperatures very well.
You can also try some hacks on your own, such as laying wet towels over the warped portion for several days. Add more towels to increase the weight as the warp straightens out.
Ultimately, the best solution for a warped door is a door replacement. Upgrading your storefront door will give your visitors the best possible impression, and you can choose a material that’s less likely to warp in the future.
At CDF Distributors, we offer a variety of doors, all properly stored and sealed for protection. We can ship your doors anywhere in the country using standard or priority delivery. Build your quote today to get started.
Have you ever opened a door and thought about the convenience of the direction the door swings? While it may not be something everyone thinks about as they enter and exit, the direction of the door swing can make a difference.
You can determine whether a door swings in or out and left or right by looking at the hinges instead of the handle.
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, doors should open with the flow of traffic to allow for easy operation and to keep halls from becoming too packed to open in case of a fire. This specification makes sense, as people in a state of panic are less likely to be keeping an eye out for the hinges on the sides of any doors they encounter.
For a typical exterior door such as the front door to a home, having a door that swings inwards is easier for firefighters to knock the door in to enter in case of a fire emergency. The same is true for business doors.
Having a quick way for first responders to get in and the family to get out in the event of an emergency is an important consideration when hanging the door.
For a building that holds more than 50 people, OSHA regulations require an exit door to swing outward towards the exit of a building. If there are push bars on the emergency door, it must be unlocked and free of any blocks.
A common practice for interior doors is to swing into the room, but have you ever wondered why that is? There are many reasons for door operations going in or out, such as the safety precautions as well as the size of a room.
When a hallway leads down to a door, having the door swinging into the hallway does not make as much sense, either space-wise or when exiting the room in case of an emergency.
For small spaces such as closets, having them open outwards allows for more space inside the closet without having a door in the way of seeing what’s inside. Most interior doors are simple wooden doors and can be made with fire resistance for increased safety.
Another common reason for having closet doors open outwards is in case someone were to go into the closet and get stuck. This design will allow anyone inside the closet to push the closet door outwards to escape if necessary. A janitor’s closet or small storage closet are good examples of this philosophy.
Having a door placed in a smaller room such as a small bathroom or office can affect how the size of the room feels. For example, if a bathroom is already smaller and feels tight, having a door that swings into it can make it feel even smaller.
A walk-in closet is another small room that can benefit from a door swinging in the right direction. Whether it’s inside the bathroom or bedroom, an outward swinging door can make a walk-in closet feel more spacious.
Space gets limited by clothes, shoes, and storage needs inside a closet. If a door swings into the closet, it can obstruct the full use of the space. If the door swings inward, you would have to close the door to see everything inside. In this case, it doesn’t make sense for the door to swing inward.
In a typical building, there are at least two doors to come in and out. Depending on the maximum capacity allowed and fire regulations, there may be more. These exterior doors often open according to these regulations.
For a home, one reason for having the front door open into the building is for a more inviting and welcoming experience for visitors. When a door swings into the home, it gives guests the feeling that they are being invited in.
For places with high winds where hurricanes and tornadoes are more common, having an exterior door that opens outwards can be more secure when heavy winds create increased pressure on the outside of the door.
Be welcomed into every room with a custom door to meet your style. Call CFD Distributors today to inquire about our frames, custom doors, and hardware.
Every commercial building is subject to regular inspections by a local fire marshal. This inspection is an important and typically unannounced visit to ensure a commercial building is following fire code.
A fire marshal check is a sure way to guarantee both employees and visitors to a commercial building are safe at all times. If a fire marshal inspection shows that a business is not in compliance, the company will likely be shut down temporarily.
This shutdown can be an extremely costly error that can put a business behind financially in the long run. It can also influence the company’s reputation as a safe place to conduct business.
Avoiding this situation is made simple when business owners understand the inspection requirements ahead of time. Sticking to the fire code is vital when both safety and profit are meant to be priorities.
The following are five items that a fire marshal will make sure to check for the next time they drop by. Knowing what will be looked at can help business owners and management teams prepare for a successful inspection.
One of the most important elements of a fire marshal’s inspection in a commercial building is always ensuring clear exit paths are accessible. Knowing staff and visitors can quickly and safely escape in the event of a fire is a lifesaving feature the building must have in place.
A fire marshal will look to make sure there are multiple exit points throughout the building. He or she will also evaluate paths leading to those exits to make sure there are no blockages or barriers in place.
To be considered suitable, a clear path of egress must be a minimum of 36 inches wide. There must be an exit path leading to every single door in the building as well.
A fire marshal will also be making sure that exit paths end with doors that are easy to open. These doors should remain unlocked as well.
Many commercial buildings are outfitted with fire doors. Whether they’re commercial wood fire doors or steel fire doors, a fire marshal will want to ensure that they can be closed easily and aren’t obstructed by other objects.
It’s especially important to make sure fire doors are not propped open to keep them from closing. This setup defeats the door’s purpose and puts employees inside at risk.
A commercial building fire inspection will also involve a fire marshal looking for clear emergency exit signs and lights. In the event of a fire with heavy smoke, clearly lit exits and pathways are vital.
A fire marshal will test these signs and lights for suitable battery life and function. They will also test bulbs on emergency markings during the inspection.
One of the most important elements a fire marshal will look for during an inspection is the presence of fully functioning fire extinguishers on site. The number of fire extinguishers needed will vary depending on the size and layout of the building, but all must have been serviced within the last 12-months to be considered viable.
A fire marshal will look to make sure a current service tag is attached to each fire extinguisher. They will also be looking to make sure that fire extinguishers are placed in areas that are easily accessible and meet height requirements from the floor, depending on their placement.
Many commercial fires begin with faulty electrical panels. That’s why a fire marshal will make sure to check that the electrical panel in a building is not only well maintained but unobstructed and functioning properly.
The fire marshal will be looking for any potentially flammable items being stored near the electrical panel. In most cases, 3 feet of clearance is required in front of any panel to reduce the risk of fire.
When you’re looking for quality fire-rated doors to keep your business up to code, the search ends at CDF Distributors. We carry a variety of wood and steel fire doors in many styles to fit your business needs and keep fire safety a top priority. Reach out today to learn more and speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives.
Door sweeps and weather stripping are simple strips made of varying materials that fit snugly around your door to cover the door frame and threshold.
Made up of rubber, felt, foam, metal, or vinyl, this little strip of material covers up any gaps between the door and the frame and keeps the inside of your business more comfortable.
If you’ve never considered weather stripping before or simply want to learn a little more about it, here are 6 of the biggest benefits to weather-stripping your doors you need to know about.
Insects are opportunists. If there’s even the smallest gap between your door and the frame or floor, it serves as an invitation for small, uninvited guests. Insects and other small pests such as spiders pose issues for both visitors and staff in your business, detracting from the professional ambiance you work so hard to maintain.
Weather stripping helps keep bugs from entering along the sides of your door, while a door sweep along the bottom eliminates gaps at the bottom of the door, denying these pests access.
As the name implies, weather stripping is the best way to keep the weather outside. Excess moisture can be a problem in any indoor space, but depending on the type of business you have, moisture can be particularly problematic, leading to ruined upholstery or mold growth.
Sealing up your commercial doors is key to keeping moisture out of your space. The few minutes it takes to install makes up for itself in all of the money and time you’ll save later by protecting your space.
Weather stripping isn’t just good at keeping the weather out; it’s also incredibly helpful at keeping the outside noise out.
Depending on the type of business you have, this can be a great asset. For those who take a lot of phone calls or rely on quiet and calm as part of the ambiance, weather stripping is the most cost-effective way to soundproof your business.
According to the National Federation of Independent Businesses, energy costs are one of small businesses' top three business expenses.
Weather stripping your business helps keep your energy costs down. Small leaks around your door frame allow warm air to escape and invite cold air in, forcing your HVAC to work harder to compensate. By sealing these up, you can slash your company's energy bill by five to ten percent.
Helping to maintain the temperature in your building isn’t the only way that weather stripping helps out your HVAC; it also eases the burden on your air filter.
The office environment in itself produces enough indoor pollutants that can aggravate allergies and ultimately affect productivity. Between copious bags of microwave popcorn, perfumes, and chemicals from cleaning products, the air in your business already has several things working against it.
When you add in pollutants from the outside, too, it creates an unhealthy situation pretty quickly.
Your HVAC’s filter collects and traps the particles and pollutants in the air, cleaning up the air you and your staff breathe. Additional contaminants from the outside, such as pollen, clog up your HVAC’s filter faster, causing the whole system to work harder to push air through.
Not only does this mean higher energy costs, but it also means decreased indoor air quality. Weather stripping helps significantly reduce the number of outdoor pollutants that are getting inside your business.
Weather stripping plays a big role in the overall comfort of your business by assisting with pest control, air quality, and temperature regulation. All these factors combine to make your business more comfortable for both your staff and guests.
A comfortable indoor environment facilitates productivity amongst the staff and creates a comfortable space for your guests or customers. It’s a win-win.
Weather stripping offers a lot of perks, but it works best on a high-quality door. CDF Distributors has you covered if you’re in the market for a new door for your business. With instant quote pricing and a wide range of high quality commercial doors to choose from, we make the process easy.
We’ll even have it shipped out to you within 3 to 5 days so you don’t have to wait, or get your new doors even faster with our CDF Express Shipping, which gets your door on it’s way within 24 hours. Contact us today to learn more!
When choosing door frames to go with your newly-purchased commercial doors, it’s important to consider the options and select the best one for your business. The types of door frames on offer, and their various uses, are all points to consider before making a purchase. An important factor to consider, however, is how easily the door frames will warp.
Metal door frames will warp over time due to a temperature difference on either side of the door. The most dramatic temperature change will occur from inside to outside, so this is a big factor to consider on exterior doors. You have to pay special attention to the door frame chosen for your exterior doors, or you may eventually have to deal with a warped or improperly-fitting door.
However, keep in mind that all door frames are built to withstand a certain amount of heat without failing. Though door frames may warp over time, it won’t happen overnight. All door frames have to have a certain fire rating, meaning they have to survive being directly in a fire for a certain amount of time to be safe for commercial use.
Fire ratings vary depending on the type of door frame, materials used, and other considerations. Because the temperature of a fire inside a building will be hotter than the average temperature outdoors, these frames can withstand intense heat without warping immediately. However, as time passes, door frames may warp little by little. It might take time for a warp to become noticeable and longer still for it to become a problem.
Let’s discuss the differences between the two most common types of door frames offered by commercial door companies: knock-down metal frames and welded metal frames.
Both frames are metal door frames, the most commonly used door frame type in commercial door applications. The metal used to create the door can either be aluminum or steel, with steel being the stronger of the two. This type of frame is a hollow frame made of metal that anchors to either side of the wall, be it drywall or concrete. It can be anchored into place using a variety of screws and anchors.
The difference between the two lies in their installation. A knock-down metal door frame is cheaper because it ships disassembled and snaps together at the edges. There is a seam where each piece meets, but it does not get welded together. This manufacturing process helps keep costs down, but it creates an area of vulnerability at the seams of the door frame. These door frames are perhaps not the best if you’re looking for door frames that won’t ever warp.
A welded metal frame, on the other hand, is exactly what it sounds like. This frame is fully assembled at the manufacturing center, and all of the seams are welded together. This creates an entirely seamless door frame that can more easily withstand extreme variations in weather. Customers tend to gravitate to this option because of its seamless appearance and superior rigidity. If you are choosing an exterior-facing door, a welded metal frame may be the better option.
There are a few other points to keep in mind when selecting a door frame. It’s important to choose the door frame best suited for your wall type. Whether concrete or drywall, door frames have different anchoring requirements, which will affect how well they resist warping.
Additionally, you’ll need to ensure that you have an ADA-compliant door on your business. The shape of the door and requirements for accessibility may change the way the frame resists warping. It’s important to pay attention to these factors so you won’t have to replace a warped frame in the future.
Contact CDF distributors and build a quote with us if you still have questions about what kind of door frames will work best with your specific situation. We have eight warehouses located all over the country to allow us to deliver your custom orders within five days or less, no matter your location.
CDF Distributors is the ideal choice for your business at any scale, with easy-to-understand quotes, impressive delivery speed, and no minimums.
We see commercial doors in every building in the country—including schools, public spaces, and businesses. If you’re picking outdoors for your establishment, you’re probably a little concerned about the timeline. Commercial door installation does require some planning, but it doesn’t take as long as you might think.
It will take a contractor anywhere from about 30 minutes to an hour to install a commercial door. The length of time depends on the skill of the person performing the installation and the type of door being installed. Working with a trusted company can help reduce the time of your project and ensure things go smoothly.
It may seem like installing commercial doors is a simple process. I mean, how much could it involve? Screw in the hinges, and you’re done, right? Actually, there’s much more to it, and depending on your set-up and building, there may be quite a few steps involved.
Here are some things your commercial door installation project could involve:
Working with the right contractors can help minimize the time spent on your project. A skilled team can install doors more quickly and will be able to coordinate delivery easily.
There are many factors to keep in mind when you’re shopping for your perfect doors. Here are some things to consider on your own and to discuss with your installer:
One of the first things to consider is the material of your doors. You’ll want to select a material that’s within your budget and can withstand your needs. You’ll also want to prioritize an attractive door if you’re installing inside office space or other commercial space.
Fiberglass is a very durable material and doesn’t require much maintenance. However, it is a little more expensive than other materials. A combination of glass and aluminum works well for storefronts because it’s also affordable and attractive.
Steel doors are incredibly durable, and this material is used for security. You’ll see them most often in factories or warehouses.
A very important concern is how secure you need your door to be. Some doors are fire-resistant, and this is an important point for many businesses.
Any commercial doors rated for fires should have a satisfactory fire protection rating. All commercial doors should be rated to withstand the extreme heat of a fire for at least 20 minutes so that any customers or employees can exit safely.
The material of your door will also play into how secure it is. For instance, if you have a warehouse, you should use a highly-durable material, like steel, that’s also fire-resistant. Keeping the people in your establishment safe is always a priority, so it’s not something to be overlooked.
When installing commercial doors, you need to think of how it will impact your business. If you’re installing external doors, you may need to enlarge your entryway temporarily to allow for a company to continue. You’ll also need to think about the timeframe of the project and address any safety concerns.
When selecting new doors for your establishment, you want to pick ones that suit the business. Your doors are a “first impression,” so you will want to go with attractive ones that match the rest of your building.
Office buildings in particular often feature decorative doors. With ever-evolving modern workspaces, it’s important to select doors that work with the flow of your office space and are attractive to employees and clients.
Your project timeline will depend on your door materials, construction, and how many doors you need. When you select an installer to work with, discuss how long the project will take, and make sure to understand the timeline fully before getting started.
If you need commercial door installation for your establishment, look no further than the team at CDF Distributors. We can distribute to any location in the U.S. thanks to our eight warehouses and can usually deliver within five days or less. Build a quote today to get started.
You’ve probably seen tinted glass on vehicles, homes, and commercial windows. Have you ever wondered if the glass on an office door can be tinted? Well, the answer is yes!
Whether you have a partially or fully glass door, there are tinting options available. And there are lots of benefits to investing in glass office door tinting.
If the glass on your office door is of substantial size, you may feel like you don’t have much privacy. Anyone walking by can see directly into your office, including co-workers, other occupants of the office space, and even potential intruders. Glass tint can solve this problem. A tint is the perfect solution because it still allows natural light in but doesn’t allow everyone walking by to see in as easily. It is the ideal in-between solution as an alternative to replacing the entire door.
Safety and security are among the most common reasons building owners invest in tinting glass office windows and doors. The tinted glass prevents intruders from scoping the inside of the building and prevents them from seeing valuable office materials. Glass tint also protects against graffiti in areas that are in vulnerable locations subject to vandalism. In addition, glass tint protects against shattered glass in the event of a building explosion, natural disaster, or break-in.
You may think that tint simply comes in various shades of gray or black, but that is no longer the case. Glass tint now comes in all sorts of colors, patterns, and designs. Tint can be an excellent way to change the design of your door and add some character. You can even customize your tint with your business logo or slogan. Best of all, you can change it much more easily than replacing your entire door.
If you are thinking about adding a tint to your office door, it may be a good time to think about an overall door upgrade. From commercial wood to glass to prefinished wood, there are endless options that can give your entire office a brand-new look.
Office buildings face more challenges in temperature moderation than other structures like homes. Energy bills can be one of the biggest expense sources for a business depending on the time of year. Glass office doors are wonderful ways to create a more natural and inviting environment. However, even the highest quality windows can’t stop the dramatic increases in temperature when the sun shines in.
The rays of the afternoon sun can raise the temperature of a room by as much as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Tinting the glass on your office door is a great way to temper the heat of the sun, making it easier to keep a stable temperature indoors. Tint still allows in natural light but blocks heat and provides protection against UV rays. Tinting also eliminates hot spots and irritating glare that you may often experience at various times of the day.
You may not think about damaging UV rays when you are inside your office. If you are like most people, you think of UV ray exposure only when you are outside. However, UV rays penetrate glass in office doors and can be just as damaging as exposure outside. Glass tint is an incredibly effective way to protect against UV exposure. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, glass tint can block up to 99.9% of UV radiation.
Tinting the glass on your office door can be a great way to conserve energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, window and door tint is one of the top investments in energy conservation technologies. Because glass tint is effective at combating hot spots and temperature swings, your office’s internal heating and cooling systems won’t have to work as hard to maintain the internal temperature. Not only does this increased energy efficiency help the environment, but it will save you money on energy bills.
If you are considering adding tint to the glass on your office door, look no further. CDF Distributors is your #1 online door supplier. We take pride in our easy online ordering system, which is hassle-free and gives you access to some of the lowest prices on the internet. Visit our website or contact us today to learn more!
