Understanding Your Options for Commercial Glass Doors

There are a lot of reasons business owners prefer glass doors. They are more aesthetically pleasing and they can make smaller spaces appear larger. This is due in part to the transparency and the natural light that glass lets in. It is important to remember that there are multiple types of glass doors to consider. Here are the top four you may come across.

Swinging Doors

These doors are often the easiest and most affordable to install. They are also most recommended for doorways that must meet ADA requirements. If a building only has one main entrance, this is typically the type of door you may encounter. These doors are usually framed in aluminum, but you can choose from a number of finishes. Possible options include gold, silver, bronze, or a painted color.

Glass Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are more common in residential or vacation spaces. For example, hotels, condos, and apartment buildings may install these in doorways leading out to a balcony, pool, or backyard. In commercial buildings, when they exit to the outside, they tend to be automatic. When it comes to office spaces in a business, some people may choose manual sliding doors for their office space.

Folding Doors

Recently, folding doors have been gaining more popularity because they truly open up a space. This is ideal when the weather is great and you want to bring the outdoors in with very little barriers in-between. You may see this most often for indoor-outdoor dining spaces or commercial buildings that have an outdoor garden. Like sliding glass doors, they are also popular in apartments and condos to lead to outdoor spaces.

Revolving Doors

This is one of the most expensive types of glass doors, but it also makes a statement. These are most common at large higher-end buildings, such as hotels, shopping malls, banks, and A-class corporate buildings. They are ideal for buildings in locations that experience all four seasons. The design also reduces draft air from coming in, which boosts the business’ energy efficiency.

Ready to install glass doors in your building? Contact Horizon Glass by calling 303-293-9377 or emailing us today to learn about your options!

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