Blogs
A round-up of our latest news, blogs and updates.
Commercial vs Industrial Automatic Doors: Understanding the Differences
Automatic doors provide seamless entry into commercial and industrial settings. They’re widely used in different industries because their design enables effortless accessibility. When choosing between commercial vs industrial automatic doors, it’s essential to understand the differences to choose the right solution for your environment. The choice can directly impact day-to-day performance, long-term reliability, safety compliance…
Why Aluminium Doors Are the Perfect Blend of Strength and Style
Commercial aluminium doors are a sleek entrance solution for any commercial premises. Their rise in popularity can be linked to the aesthetics, security and durability of the material. This makes them the ideal combination of strength and style for many business owners. It’s why aluminium entrance doors are used in offices, healthcare facilities and hospitality…
How to Choose the Right Automatic Door System for Your Building Type
Automatic doors provide convenient access into commercial and public premises. They also come in various designs to suit different levels of footfall and environments. DUK Doors brings you a complete guide on how to choose the ideal automatic door systems for your premises, highlighting the different types, where they’re best suited and the different factors…
Types of Automatic Doors: Sliding, Swinging & Revolving Explained
Today, automatic doors are often a given at major public or commercial buildings and it’s not unusual to see them fitted at schools, offices and hospitality venues. However, there are different types of automatic doors, and each serves a unique practical or aesthetic purpose. We’re going to breakdown some of the most common automatic entrance…
When Were Automatic Doors Invented? A Full History
It’s fascinating to think that the invention of automatic doors took place almost 70 years ago. The invention itself has always had a futuristic appeal, with the technology being featured in science fiction films such as Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey. It was, in fact, 1954 when automatic doors were invented. Now, I’m…
Understanding Automatic Doors Safety Standards
It’s important to uphold automatic doors’ safety standards to ensure the security and longevity of your building’s entrance. The best way to maintain a safe entrance is by complying with BS EN 16005 standards. These standards were developed to ensure your door is installed properly so it can remain functioning safely. Automatic doors are complex…
DDA: How to Comply with Accessibility
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) was introduced in 1995. It laid out specifications for accessibility adjustments such as wider doors, ramps and other accommodations to allow disabled people equal access rights. Employers and public and commercial building operators must abide by the DDA regulations to ensure legal compliance. So, what are the DDA regulations, what…
Guide to Maintaining Your Automatic Doors
Keeping your automatic doors in tip-top condition is important for the safety, security and smooth running of your business. In this guide, the automatic sliding door maintenance experts here at DUK Doors will take you through everything you need to know about automatic door maintenance – from the importance of regular checks to what could…
How Automatic Doors Can Help Your Business in SummerÂ
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to worsen, business owners are now looking for more ways to save money on their business operations. In the latest Verdant survey, most UK residents are not planning to go abroad for a holiday and are just staying home for the upcoming summer. This means more Britons are visiting the…
Successful New Roller Shutter Installation for Commercial Business
Our team at DUK Automatic Doors have been as busy as ever. One of our very latest jobs was undertaking a new installation for a private business in Stafford. The private business owner had been researching the benefits of roller shutter installation and how they provide unrivalled security and protection. So just like anybody else…
Automatic Doors vs Manually Operated Doors
When it comes to choosing the right entry system for your business, one of the key decisions to make is whether to opt for automatic doors or manual doors. Both options have their own advantages and considerations, and selecting the most suitable one depends on various factors specific to your business needs. In this blog,…
How Much Do Automatic Doors Cost?
Automatic doors are a great addition to any building, improving accessibility and foot traffic flow with one simple upgrade. But how much do automatic doors cost? Well, the price will vary greatly depending on a multitude of factors, such as the material, size and type of automatic door, as well as the complexity of installation.…