5 Annual Maintenance Tasks For Your Commercial Doors
Commercial doors experience heavy use, which can lead to wear and tear issues that can affect operation or even the door's security. Scheduling annual maintenance of your building's doors can prevent major problems from developing. It's preferable to prevent issues rather than repair problems that have already occurred.
1. Proper Lubrication
Doors have a lot of moving parts, from the hinges to the locking bolts, that can bind up with dirt and lack of lubrication over time. Your maintenance technician will clean any part that moves, including door handles when applicable, so there is nothing stuck within them to impede movement. Then, each moving part will be lubricated with a low-residue lubricant, like silicon, so that everything moves smoothly.
2. Lock Inspection
The lock is one of the most important parts of your door since it protects your business against intruders. Whether your door has a standard mechanical lock or a fancy digital smart lock, regular maintenance is needed to make sure bolts are properly aligned and moving smoothly. Maintenance may also include tightening and updating software on smart and electronic locking systems, replacing outdated locks, and fixing damage caused by poorly aligned locks.
3. Hardware Repairs
A commercial door has the typical hardware of any door — strike plates near latches and deadbolts, along with hinges and hinge pins. There may also be additional features, such as disabled access handles or kick plates. The bolts that hold these items in place, along with the components themselves, can come loose or wear out over time. Your technician will look for problems and replace or repair the hardware as needed.
4. Seal Replacements
Entry doors to the building likely have a sweep along the bottom to keep out dust, water, and outside air. There will also be seals around the perimeter of the door to further seal it tightly closed. Over time, these seals wear out and become damaged. This doesn't just let dirt and water into the building — it can also affect heating and cooling costs since a damaged seal results in an air leak. Fortunately, it's simple to replace seals and sweeps when the time comes.
5. Frame Maintenance
The door frame is part of your door, so it is included in regular maintenance. Most commercial settings have metal doors, as these are more durable and secure compared to wood. Maintenance of metal frames tends to be simple, as cleaning is often all that is necessary. If someone has tried to force entry, though, there may be bent pieces or similar damage that will require repair.
Contact a commercial property door maintenance service to schedule an appointment today.
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