Our customers have a pretty big variety of questions when it comes to their doors and locks but the big question they all have is how long, exactly, are their doors and locks going to last. While we can’t give them a definite answer (that all depends on a range of variables) we can usually give them a pretty good estimate.

High traffic areas are a big factor in the lifetime of your doors and locks. Of course, proper grade hardware is a must for combatting the wear and tear that comes along with high traffic. That, alone, can save the customer hundreds of dollars in the long run.

However, there are a few other ways you can increase the durability of your doors and locks in high traffic areas.

Tips for Doors and Locks in High Traffic Areas

Heavy Duty Hinges

With high traffic areas, you have customers constantly opening and closing your door. This can put a great deal of strain on your hinges and that, my friends, can be bad news. Many hinges aren’t built to withstand a lot of use so, before long, you may notice squeaking or your door might begin to drag. A heavy-duty hinge is not only going to be able to withstand the weight of the door, but tolerate the heavy traffic flow throughout the years. In the end, this is going to save you money.

Door Closers

Just like with hinges, you can purchase heavy-duty door closers, as well. These are key in high traffic areas. It will keep your door from slamming shut  and will maintain the door throughout heavy traffic.The weaker your closer, the faster your door will slam. Purchasing a heavy-duty closer from the beginning will keep your cost down.

Spring Assisted Dead Stop

A dead stop absorbs the impact from the door arm and prevents the door from opening far enough to cause damage.  A door closer with a spring assisted dead stop has an arm that will hit a spring and slowly absorb the impact. The amount of force exerted onto the arm is decreased if the door is ever blown or shoved open in heavy traffic situations.

Kick/Armor Plates

Protective hardware is crucial to protecting your doors in high traffic. If you go without these, your doors will be plagued with scuff marks and damaged doors. These are typically made of metal and will be placed at the bottom of the door to protect your doors from anything from boots to rolling carts. Trust me, these are a good investment, especially for high traffic areas.

If you’re interested in learning what else you can do to protect your doors in high traffic areas, contact us today. We’d be happy to help you out!