Upgrading your entrance by retrofitting manual doors with automation can transform accessibility, improve efficiency, and modernize the look of your property. Whether you manage a retail store, office, healthcare facility, or industrial site, automated doors make it easier for everyone to enter and exit—enhancing customer experience while meeting accessibility standards.
Why Retrofit Instead of Replace?
Retrofitting allows you to keep your existing doors while adding an automation system. This is often more cost-effective than a complete door replacement, especially if the current doors are still in good condition. It’s also faster, minimizing downtime for your business.
Key Benefits of Retrofitting Manual Doors
- Enhanced Accessibility – Automated doors provide a barrier-free entry, making it easier for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, or strollers to navigate your space.
- Improved Hygiene – Touchless entry reduces the spread of germs—an essential upgrade for healthcare settings, restaurants, and public spaces.
- Energy Efficiency – Automated systems help regulate indoor temperatures by closing securely after each use, preventing unnecessary heating or cooling loss.
- Professional Appearance – An automated entryway creates a modern, welcoming impression for visitors and customers.
Common Automation Options for Manual Doors
- Fully Automatic Systems – Perfect for high-traffic areas, these systems use sensors to open and close doors seamlessly. They’re ideal for both commercial and residential applications.
- Automatic Sliding Door Systems – These are excellent for maximizing space while providing smooth, energy-efficient operation. They’re especially popular in retail and healthcare environments.
- Barrier-Free Operators – An excellent choice for compliance with accessibility requirements, these systems integrate with push plates or motion sensors.
The Retrofit Process
The process begins with an assessment, where a technician evaluates your current doors to determine compatibility with automation hardware. Next, we customize the solution by matching your needs with the right system type, controls, and safety features. Once the plan is set, certified installers add the automation components with minimal disruption to your daily operations. Finally, the system is tested for safety and efficiency, and your staff are trained on how to operate it.
Better Doors, Better Access
Retrofitting manual doors with automation is an investment in convenience, safety, and accessibility. Whether you need sliding doors for a busy retail store or a fully automatic system for a healthcare facility, Canadian Door Automation has the expertise to deliver a solution tailored to your needs.
Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how we can transform your entryways into efficient, accessible, and stylish automated systems.