Commercial Door Trends: What’s New in the Industry

With today’s advancements in technology, commercial doors offer far more than a single, basic function. Modern door systems can enhance security, improve efficiency, and support the overall performance of your building. At Creative Door, we stay up to date on the latest trends in commercial door solutions that add real functionality and long-term value to your investment. From smart door technology to design-forward aesthetics, here are some of the modern commercial door trends worth considering.

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Smart Doors Are the Future

As technology continues to advance, pedestrian doors can be equipped with smart features that make managing your business easier than ever. With features such as digital access systems, keypad locks, mobile entry apps, and more, you can maintain greater control over who has access to your property. 

You can easily add or revoke access for employees, ensuring security and efficiency and avoiding costly rekeying. Smart features also let you track entries, so you know who passed through the door and at what time. For coworking spaces, property managers, or teams that are growing, having this level of control is no longer optional; it’s expected.

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Sustainability Matters: Energy-Efficient Commercial Door Solutions

Sustainability has become a top priority for both property owners and building occupants. When it comes to commercial sectional and rolling doors, sustainability shows up in two key ways: the materials used in their construction and their overall energy efficiency of the product. Choosing doors designed with durable, responsible materials and strong thermal performance can help reduce energy costs, support environmental goals, and extend the lifespan of your investment.

Many commercial buildings are prioritizing sustainable materials in their construction, and doors are a big part of that shift. Models that are made from recycled materials and have low VOC finishes are geared towards meeting the newer green standards. Additionally, the doors are built to last, which means fewer replacements and less material waste. 

The construction of the door can also help with its energy efficiency. Canadian weather varies throughout each province, making energy-efficient doors extremely important for your bottom line. Commercial sectional doors can be built with insulated cores, well-engineered weather seals, and thermal breaks to help keep the interior temperature comfortable and consistent, meaning less work for your HVAC system and savings on your utility bill. 

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Glass Doors to Showcase Your Style

Glass sectional doors are a great way to add curb appeal to your business. They offer natural light and an open, professional look that both employees and customers love, creating a much more welcoming space and improving your reputation. 

With durable glass options such as laminated or tempered glass available, you can have those advantages without sacrificing security and safety. High traffic areas, such as reception areas, commercial storefronts, and building entrances, can meet your expectations for aesthetics and security. 

Check our case study: Bold & Breathtaking Glass Doors in Calgary, Alberta

Branded Doors Support Your Identity

Your front door is usually the first touchpoint a visitor has with your business. An increasing number of businesses are using the entry door to tell their story and convey to customers through custom finishes, brand colours, etched logos, and vinyl wraps. For example, you can use colour-matched steel or aluminum pedestrian doors to help create a more cohesive storefront design. It’s a simple but effective way to build a cohesive brand image and show attention to detail. 

Touchless Entry

There is an increasing amount of focus on public health and hygiene, especially during the cold and flu season. Many businesses have upgraded their entry systems to touchless pedestrian door solutions, a trend that includes automatic sliding or swinging doors, but also buttons that don’t require touch, motion sensors, and germicidal finishes. 

Touchless entry systems cut down on the amount of physical contact, which in turn lowers the risk of spreading germs. It makes commercial spaces safer, especially in public businesses with a lot of traffic coming in and out throughout the day. 

Soundproof Doors Solve Noise Problems

Comfort is a priority for shared buildings and mixed-use spaces. Unwanted and excessive noise can result in reduced productivity, distracting workers and making it more difficult for them to do their jobs. In some environments where employees may be required to make calls or otherwise converse with customers, insulated doors to reduce noise are a crucial part of the building plan. 

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Fire Doors Can Combine Safety with Aesthetics

Meeting modern fire codes is essential in commercial buildings, but that doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice style in the name of safety. Modern fire doors are available in a range of modern designs that seamlessly blend into commercial spaces, for protection and compliance without the bulky look. 

Whether you’re outfitting a stairwell in a downtown office or a hallway in a mixed-use building, modern fire doors can offer clean finishes, slim profiles, and even optional vision panels. You don’t have to choose between aesthetics and safety.

Call Creative Door Services

With more than 55 years of experience in the industry, Creative Door Services are experts in all types of commercial sectional doors, from shutters to high performance doors, and the modern trends that are shaping them. Whether you’re looking to renovate your current space or you are building a new one, you can count on us to provide the products, as well as the installation and maintenance services you need.

We work with only the most trusted brands in the industry, including Wayne Dalton brand doors, to ensure that you get the best quality products available. We have locations in Kelowna, British ColumbiaVancouver, British ColumbiaCalgary, AlbertaEdmonton, AlbertaFort McMurray, AlbertaRegina, SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba for your convenience. You can call your nearest location today to request a quote. 

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