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Disabilities shouldn’t be a barrier for anyone to enter your business, so ensuring your space is accessible is crucial. Which brings us to the topic of the Accessible Canada Act and why it’s crucial for businesses in 2024 to follow its mandates for their buildings and entryways. What is the ACA? Passed in 2019, the … Read more

When it comes to commercial spaces, every detail matters. From the doors to the hardware, each element plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. One often-overlooked aspect that can make a significant impact is the use of trims and moldings. These subtle additions can elevate the look of your commercial doors … Read more

Along with runny noses, cold toes and blankets of snow, winter brings with it unique challenges for businesses. At this time of year, along with all the regular cold weather-induced maintenance concerns, comes an increased risk of break-ins. After all, the long winter nights allow thieves to operate under the cover of darkness for longer. … Read more

The winter holidays bring mulled cider, Michael Buble on repeat, and a bustling rush to businesses. But – and it’s kind of a big but – amid the cheerful chaos and festive crooning, one crucial aspect that businesses often overlook at this time of year is energy efficiency. The bad news: as temperatures drop, heating … Read more

We’re often asked what certain technical terms relating to commercial doors mean. And we get it, just because we live and breathe doors doesn’t mean everyone knows what a push plate, transom or zero threshold is. So we thought we’d put our heads together and create a complete A-Z glossary of terms for you. And, … Read more

Over in the UK, commercial door makers, architects and construction teams are currently marking Fire Door Week (19-25 September 2023). And from across the pond, we’re raising a glass! In the world of commercial door manufacturing, safety has always been paramount – and fire-rated doors are an integral part of any architecture or construction project. … Read more

Our estimator Loreen makes projects happen! Her work entails assessing project details, estimating costs, and preparing competitive bids for our commercial door and frame installations. With Loreen’s expertise, we’re able to keep on delivering exceptional results on time and within budget. In the latest in our Meet The Select Door Team series, we sit down … Read more

A Guide to LEED Accreditation: Benefits & Savings for Your Building In today’s quest for sustainability, the idea of constructing, renovating or updating a building, while creating long-term savings *and* protecting the planet in the process is the ideal scenario. One way building and business owners can do this is by pursuing LEED accreditation. But … Read more

3 Ways Commercial Doors Contribute to Biophilic Design Biophilic design is a hot term in the world of interior design right now. You may have heard it doing the rounds – but what does it mean? And how does it relate to commercial doors? This is what we’ll be exploring in our latest blog – … Read more

Are you a business owner looking to save money and increase your profits? Okay, that was a trick question! But did you know that one often-overlooked way to increase the energy efficiency of your commercial building – and save money in the long-term – is by weatherstripping your doors? What is commercial door weatherstripping? Weatherstripping … Read more