For several reasons, you may be considering replacing your company’s industrial door(s). This could be due to maintenance issues, appearance, or a lack of security.
It is important and a legal obligation of an employer to ensure the equipment and machinery used by employees on the premises of the organisation are safe to use. To keep to the guidelines, as a company, you should be looking out for any damage or concerns with your industrial doors, to ensure both the safety of your employees and the security of your premises.
Securing or replacing or industrial doors isn’t something which should be delayed. Because of this, it’s first vital that you identify occasions when they need to be repaired or even replaced. To help make it simple, Hormann have listed these 5 signs that you need a new industrial door for your company’s premises.
THE DOOR NO LONGER LOCKS PROPERLY
The security of your premises and its possessions is paramount to the smooth running of your organisation so it’s essential that you ensure the locks on your industrial doors are working properly. Having the confidence in your door locking properly will protect your staff and secure your company assets from damage or theft.
If you have noticed the lock becoming stuck or difficult to operate, then this is certainly an indication that the lock is no longer working properly. You should seek a replacement rather than risking your company’s assets.
YOU CAN FEEL THE DOOR LETTING IN A DRAFT
You may have started to feel a draft coming in through the door when you’re inside your company premises. This could be a sign the door was not installed properly initially, or that a fault with the door has developed.
A draft can be unwelcome for clients and colleagues inside, but it may also leave your premises prone to weather damage and easy entry. As such, it is best to get the door replaced to keep the heat in and the cold out, and protect against the UK’s unpredictable elements, too. A well installed and well-insulated industrial door will help you maintain steady energy costs and keep your company outgoings down.
THE DOOR HAS STARTED MAKING UNUSUAL NOISES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING
Hearing concerning noises such as grating, grinding, squeaking, or even loud banging when opening and closing your industrial doors can be a sign that the door is broken or damaged, and in turn, is no longer secure. If you have noticed the door making suspect noises that you haven’t heard before, it could even signify that it has become dangerous to operate. As such, the door will need to be replaced to ensure the safety of the building and for your company to keep abreast of health and safety regulations.
YOUR BUILDING NO LONGER FEELS OR APPEARS SECURE TO YOURSELF AND VISITORS
Another important feature of an industrial door and one which so many forget, is that it should act as a deterrent to trespassers to prevent attempted break-ins.
The appearance of your door needs to maintain the security of your building, and a door which no longer looks secure will give the building the look of being derelict, unoccupied and easy to access.
If your on-site staff no longer feel as though the door acts as a deterrent to thieves, they may feel unsafe at work, too, particularly when working around expensive machinery and tools. To “keep up appearances”, investing in a new door will keep your building looking and feeling secure. It will also avoid any insurance invalidation issues.
YOU ARE NO LONGER HAPPY WITH THE LOOK OF THE DOOR
Aesthetics matter, and first impressions mean a lot to visiting clients. If you no longer like the look of the door, then rest assured; it is not uncommon to upgrade the exterior of your industrial unit or building to keep up to date with your company branding. If this is the case, a new door may be just what you need to give the impression of a company which is cutting edge and consistently modernising their offering.
THE BOTTOM
Having regular services and maintenance checks on your industrial doors, even when newly installed, will help keep the door in top condition. By doing this you will increase the life span of the door, decreasing the number of times a replacement would be required.