Why are automatic doors so important for shops?

But, why is this ‘unobstructed’ access so important to shops, and do automatic doors, aka power assisted doors, have any other functions vital to shops, whether the shop sells goods or provides services?

To help shop owners thinking of installing automatic doors in their premises, we’ve put together a list of the top reasons automatic doors play such an important role in the modern retail experience. Reasons included are:

• Automatic doors provide easy access
• Automatic doors help improve security
• Automatic doors help save energy
• Automatic doors improve the look of the shop

Automatic doors provide easy access

As a shop owner, the last thing you want is to restrict your customers' access to your property. Although a manually operated door doesn’t restrict access in most cases, there are circumstances where it does, such as when a customer has mobility issues, when they’re pushing a pram, or when they’re overloaded with shopping bags etc.

In these cases, some customers tend to avoid going into the shop altogether, or require the help of staff (who may be busy helping other customers), therefore giving a negative start to their shopping experience. With high-quality automatic shop doors, however, all these issues are resolved, as no contact with the door is needed at any point.

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Automatic doors help improve security

Anyone in retail will understand the need for good security, both for the staff and for the customers. Automatic doors, whether sliding doors, swing doors or telescopic automatic doors, provide a range of key benefits to shop security, some of these benefits include:

Automatic doors are available with access controls

When you have your new automatic opening doors installed, you’ll have the option of adding an access control solution, which could be a keypad, card reader or biometric system. Each of these advanced systems gives you control over who enters the premises, and many systems also give you remote control to open or lock the door in emergencies.

Automatic doors are harder to force open

Due to their robust design and automation mechanisms, once locked, automatic doors, whether automatic sliding doors or swing doors are much harder than regular, manually operated doors for intruders to force open.

Automatic doors can act as a deterrent

Much of the battle shop owners face against crime is about deterring the thief or intruder in the first place.

With a high-quality automatic door installed, you show potential thieves or intruders that you have control over their escape route, should they choose to steal or commit any other crime within the premises.

Automatic doors help save energy

Keeping energy costs down is at the top of most shop owners' to-do lists, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. By installing a modern automatic door system, you gain more control over your heating or air-conditioning costs, as the door/s will only remain open to allow access in or out.

Automatic doors improve the look of the shop

The look of a shop's exterior is a vital component of increasing footfall. With a range of stunning designs to choose from, a new automatic door system is the perfect way to improve the overall look of a premises, especially in relation to a shabby, outdated, manually operated door.

Contact us

If you’re looking to install an automatic door system in your shop, look no further than Reactive Doors. With over 30 years experience, and as Record Diamond Partners and approved installers, we’re leaders in the industry, providing high-quality automatic doors to shops all over the UK, so book your free site survey today.