Exterior sliding doors are perfect for a variety of commercial businesses. Whether you work in hospitality or manage a bustling corporate office, there are numerous use cases for sliding doors. At FSDC, our doors blend well with different architectural styles and interior designs to ensure a seamless fit. Not only this, but our doors do an excellent job of maximizing natural light, saving space and connecting your indoor and outdoor square footage. Investing in such high-quality fixtures is sure to save you money down the road and potentially give you a better return on your commercial real estate investment. To help you understand the benefits of purchasing exterior sliding doors for your business space, we’ve put together a list of advantages and use cases. Follow along below to discover why our doors have become a staple in modern commercial design!
What Makes Our Doors Stand Out in a Commercial Setting?
One of the main reasons that business owners choose our exterior sliding doors over alternatives from Home Depot and Ikea is because of their durability and security. Our doors are designed to keep theft out and ensure the safety of your space. FSDC products are constructed with internally triple or double-glazed panes. This makes it nearly impossible for anyone to remove or break the glass. If your business is situated in a high-traffic area, these features can help protect your investment. Moreover, all doors have a concealed locking system and solid steel shoot bolts to further enhance security.
Beyond their built-in safety features, FSDC doors are also praised for their energy efficiency. While double and triple-glazed glass is great for security purposes, it’s also ideal when trying to insulate your space. The thick panes on our exterior sliding doors help to protect your business from the outdoor elements. In Kelowna, this can dramatically reduce the cost of your heating and cooling bills. Okanagan residents know that summer and winter come with temperature extremes, ranging from -30 Celsius in the winter to over 40 Celsius in the summer. Help the city by contributing to more sustainable building practices when you install our exterior sliding doors!
Another stand-out feature of these fixtures is their space efficiency. Traditional swinging doors can cause you to lose a chunk of functional space in your workplace. For those with offices or storefronts in high-demand areas, this is not ideal as most real estate runs on the smaller side. To help maximize usable space, many business owners will install sliding doors. This is because of their ability to create more functionality in properties with limited square footage.
A Case Study of Exterior Sliding Doors
A quaint café and lavender gift shop (Lavender Jack’s) in Kelowna recently transformed its customer experience by installing folding sliding windows. The innovative design choice allowed the café to blend its indoor environment with a newly established outdoor area, creating a flexible space. During warmer months, the café can fully open these windows, allowing fresh air and natural light to flood the interior. This setup not only maximizes seating capacity but also enhances the overall ambiance. Lavender Jack’s is now a preferred spot for those looking to enjoy their coffee and visit the gift shop while taking in the Okanagan scenery.
However, Lavender Jack’s isn’t the only business that has caught on to the charm of our exterior sliding doors. The restaurant chain Craft has been a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, particularly in its innovative use of sliding doors. At their Kelowna location, Craft has employed large exterior sliding doors to create a versatile dining environment. These doors enable the restaurant to easily transition between indoor and outdoor settings, depending on the weather and customer preference. This flexibility has been a key factor in enhancing the dining experience, allowing customers to enjoy the downtown ambience throughout all four seasons. The sliding doors also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of Craft’s modern, industrial-chic design.
Much like Craft, another local eatery, Famoso Kitchen and Bar, has embraced the use of exterior sliding doors and windows. The restaurant’s urban and contemporary design is complemented by these fixtures, which not only provide an elegant entrance but also serve as a practical solution for managing the flow of customers. During peak summer hours, the sliding doors and windows can be opened wide to connect the indoor dining area with an outdoor patio, creating an atmosphere that attracts both locals and tourists.
Contact us Today!
Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about why you should purchase exterior sliding doors for your business. Support local and visit FSDC in Kelowna, BC. If you’re interested in having folding sliding glass doors and/or windows installed in your space, contact us today! We would be happy to help you discover the world of custom folding sliding doors. Be sure to check out our social media for pictures of past projects we’ve been a part of. Also, don’t forget to check back next month for more window and door-related content. We look forward to working with you shortly!