Finding the Best Storefront Doors in South Florida

If you’re a store owner in South Florida you’re no stranger to inclement weather, if anything you’re emboldened by it. Once a year Hurricane season comes around; some years are light, some years are much rougher but one element of your business that’s always at risk is your glass storefront door.

Having a glass storefront door has obvious advantages. They allow you to give your potential customers walking by a quick glimpse into what they are missing. It’s a sign of confidence in your services or products, and it allows people to make a more informed decision before walking in. Sounds almost too good to be true…. Of course if you are a store owner with a glass door so you also know the security risks, the costs associated with cracks, breaks, or weather damage.

That’s why if you’re going to replace, or add a storefront entry door in Miami you should make the right decision and go with an impact door. Impact doors offer all of the advantages of regular glass doors with none of the downside. They allow your customers to see into your store while also keeping criminals, debris, and any other mayhem your business may encounter out.

If you’re in the market for a high quality storefront entry door here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

Are the doors laminated? Laminated glass holds up to impact better than most other types of glass, it’s the same type of glass used in windshields and provides protection from shattering as well as stronger structural properties.

Are the doors tinted and or insulated? Your store gets hit with sun all day, this can not only pose a hazard to the skin of customers or employees who are near the front of the store for the majority of the day but it also heats up your shop causing your electric bill to go up. Tinted and insulated glass provides protection for the sun’s rays and the money you save in electric costs adds up to eventually pay for the door over time.

Are the doors ADA compliant? Not only should accessibility be a priority for the modern shop owner but the law requires you to comply. If you’re buying a storefront entry door in Florida a 10”

bottom rail is needed to be ADA compliant.

Are the doors safe? A multipoint locking system is a must when installing a storefront entry door. You need maximum security, an impact glass door already gets you halfway there by providing a difficult to penetrate door. However if your locking system is weak it may be possible to break in using brute force. A 3+ point locking system fits well into most applications and combines with the impact glass to provide unmatched protection and ability to withstand the elements.

I hope this short guide gives you some food for thought as you consider your options in Commercial Storefront Entry Doors.

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