Manual vs. Automatic Doors: What’s Right for Your Business?

January 26, 2023

Business owners are always looking for a way to make a good impression on their customers and potential clients. And it’s not always about the product. Sometimes, the first impression starts with the premises and outer structure, and owners need the building to make a statement.


Look for improvements and start with the entrance. Ask yourself, “What’s right for your business—manual or automatic doors?”


Manual Doors

Manual doors are the more traditional choice. They’re good for a lot of local, small mom-and-pop shops. Manual doors are more popular for domestic locations and come with some good benefits. Traditional doors might be easier to maintain because they don’t require additional systems to function.

Aside from being less complicated, they’re also very sturdy because of the material. The security on these doors comes with strong, reinforced locks. However, this doesn’t mean you should solely rely on the locks as a sense of security. You might need to put extra precautions in place.


Furthermore, with traditional doors, you might have more freedom to be creative with a stylish design on the front. Reinforcing the company’s brand and personality is always a good thing.


Automatic Doors

Automatic doors are another option. Not a lot of domestic locations use this door style, but it works well for commercial properties. However, if you were to use an automatic door for a domestic store, you could find automatic swinging doors that would make good additions.


Sliding doors offer a sleeker and more sophisticated look to the business. You don’t need to worry much about adding logos and being stylish because the door’s functionality speaks on behalf of the business. These doors are better for heavy traffic and decrease the risk of spreading germs and illnesses.

Don’t worry too much about maintenance. Get a reliable provider to do your installation. This will ensure things are always working. Here at Pacific Entrance, LLC, we can do just that.


Which To Choose

Still don’t know which one to choose? You can’t go wrong with the sliding door for a larger property. It’s the better choice for benefitting your business and the people who frequent the building.


Overall, having commercial property means you should consider a commercial automatic door installation. Security doesn’t have to be an issue either because the doors can come with reinforced locks. And you can invest in tinted glass, which acts as extra protection for the building.


What’s right for your business is an automatic door vs. a manual one. It’ll make a better statement, and we can help you set one up. For more information, visit our website.


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