Commercial sliding glass doors offer a number of benefits but for whatever reason, many business owners don’t know about their advantages. Perhaps the fact that these doors are so sleek and sophisticated looking keeps some business owners from fully appreciating their more practical aspects.
Following are some of the advantages of commercial sliding glass doors. We’ll also take a look at sliding doors made of other materials.
Compact
Sliding doors take up less space than swinging doors. Hinged doors need a good many more square feet of floor space to open.
Sliding doors operate on a track. This makes them very versatile, allowing customization for any size space. Whether you have a small office space or a larger office with lots of materials, furniture and equipment, sliding doors can work for you,allowinga more open floor plan.
Versatile in design
Sliding doors can be tailored to fit any office design and décor. You can also choose sliding doors made of eco-friendly materials such such as wood or metal.
Sliding office doors can harmonize well with a wide range of architectural styles. Whether you install a glass door or one made of other materials, you can vary its look by your choice of thickness for the material, or of different finishes.
Eco-Friendly
Sliding doors can be madeeco-friendly, by using recyclable materials. Doors made with plant-based, eco-friendly materials offer low emission of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Secure
You might not think of a sliding door as particularly secure, but it can be made so, byncorporating gaskets,seals and secure locking mechanisms.
Quiet
A sliding door closes easily, so there’s no jarring noise when the door locks into place as it swings closed.
Plus, commercial sliding doors – particularly whenmade of glass — have excellent sound-blocking ability. Acoustic isolation helps workers feel more secure, knowing their conversations or phone calls won’t be overhead. This is a great asset for conference rooms.
Whether you’re taken with the sophisticated modern look of glass, or you prefer some more traditional material, look into sliding office doors for your business.