Category: Door Hardware

Benefits of Automatic Doors

Automatic doors have almost become standard in most public places such as community centers, airports, hotels and supermarkets across Canada. Some small business owners and property managers in Ontario have recently started to research automatic doors. Probably because they just find out the accessibility requirements (which are governed by Ontario’s legislation: the AODA and the […]

Cost of Installing Automatic Doors in Ontario

Automatic doors seem to be gaining popularity. They instantly give an attractive look to your residential or commercial property. Benefits of automatic doors Having automatic doors can help you avoid penalties for non-compliance with the “AODA.” It can also provide you with a better brand image, increase convenience for your customers and many other benefits. “How […]

Accessible Standards for Ontario Universal Washrooms

PLEASE NOTE that this document does not constitute legal advice and is meant only as a guide. Accessible Standards for Ontario universal washrooms should already exist in your organization. One of the current priorities of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the “AODA”) is to build an accessible Ontario by 2025. Some of the […]

How to Pick Automatic Doors for Your Building?

There is no denying the utility of automatic doors. Because automatic doors provide many benefits to a business, and are a great investment as we mentioned in another article named Benefits of Automatic Doors. Most importantly, ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (the “AODA”) has make installing automatic doors a requirement for business settings  in Ontario. But when […]

Best Automatic Door Brands in 2020

We supply, install, repair & maintain Automatic Doors all over Ontario. You probably think that automatic doors are one of the best inventions when it automatically opens for you when you have your hands full. All you have to do is walk up to the door and it magically opens. If you are a property […]

Kinds of Automatic Doors

Introduction to automatic doors Humans have been developing ways to automatically open and close doors since Heron of Alexandria devised an underground mechanism for a temple entrance in 100BC. Two thousand years later, there are more reasons than ever to specify automatic doors. These include: Ease of access For many people who lack physical ability […]

Automatic Door Operators are an AODA Bonus

Doors openers should – and can – accommodate people of all ages and abilities Automatic door operators are often used to make door openings accessible and meet the guidelines of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), but they also provide added convenience for a wider range of users. Building owners or facility managers […]

Guide To Egress Doors

Egress doors are designed to allow for easy exit of a building during situations that involve emergencies or evacuations. However, the term ‘egress door’ doesn’t just refer to the door that leads to the outside of the building. All doors along the path that any person will take in order to reach the outside of […]

Summer Security Tips

Summer is our (and we like to think the majority of the world’s!) favorite season of all, with endless amounts of fun and relaxation to be had in both the outdoors and the comfort of one’s own home. However, Summer does come with an increase in crime and burglaries, with the United States Department of […]