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4 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Commercial Door

by Alfredo Griffin

The door leading into your place of business, whether it is a restaurant, office, or other facility, you want to be sure that you are taking proper care of it. This is widely different than the way you care for your doors at home. Besides, taking care of your commercial door is going to prolong it's life, which saves you money on replacement and prevents people from being able to manipulate the door outside of business hours. Here are four tips to help take care of your commercial door:

  1. Don't Prop the Door: Keeping door propped open is not a good idea because it can ruin the hinges and potentially cause other problems with the door's mechanisms. This is especially true if a large gust of wind suddenly hits the door. If leaving the door propped open during certain times of the day is desirable, then you must install a door that is going to have an opener attached to it, which means that when it is opened a certain amount, it actually stays open without having to be propped. 
  2. Keep the Doors Dry: If you have authority over it, it's a good idea to pressure wash the outside of your building since this is going to make the exterior appear clean and inviting. However, it's important that the power washing is not done near or on the door. Not only can this cause damage, but most likely, your commercial door is made of metal, which is the most long-lasting. However, metal easily rusts when exposed to large amounts of water. 
  3. Call a Locksmith Right Away: When you are having problems with your door, never wait to call on for a locksmith. A door that is compromised in any way is much easier to break into. When you call a locksmith, they will be able to fix whatever is wrong, whether that be changing the locks because someone has keys you no longer want to have access to the building, or the door is getting stuck when trying to open it. 
  4. Adjust the Door Closers: Most likely, you have a commercial door that has a closer that does not allow the door to slam open or shut. This is common nowadays because it prevents significant damage and is much safer. However, over time, the door closers could become loose and needs to be adjusted so that the slamming open and shut does not become a problem. 

When you follow these four tips, taking care of your commercial door is going to lead to more efficient use of the door and keep your place of business safer. If you do have problems with your door, talk with a commercial door repair technician in your area right away.

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