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In the next of our Meet the Team series, we’re chatting to Select Door’s Architectural Technologist and Estimator, Sevda Kafshdouz Salimi. Read on to discover what motivates and inspires Sevda – and why she loves a challenge… What made you decide to work for Select Door? When I entered the building for the first time, … Read more

Automatic commercial doors are the gateway to a business or residential property. They enhance the corporate image of a building, provide accessibility for people with disabilities – and represent convenience, safety, and ease for all. After all, as 21st Century humans, we expect everything to be smart these days. We want phones that remind us … Read more

1. Play by the rules The first must-do when having commercial doors installed is to follow current regulatory requirements. Commercial properties must be accessible for everyone and factor in disability and wheelchair access  – wheelchair ramps for instance. To get it right, you will need to follow ADA regulations, which outline how wide a door … Read more

The 3 Questions We Get Asked Most About Commercial Doors Here at Select Door and Frame there are certain questions we get asked again and again. But we’re sure you don’t want to hear the FAQs we put to each other on a daily basis – mostly, ‘What’s for lunch?’ and ‘What’s for dinner?’ – … Read more

In the first of our enhanced Meet the Team blog series, we’re getting to know Nykki Armstrong, Chief Operations Administrator at Select. Topics covered include working at Select, the best piece of advice she’s ever received, neuroscience, Jim Carrey, and why she’ll never be touching crocodile meat again! What does your day-to-day role look like? … Read more

Ever wondered how a commercial door is put together? Wonder no more. Here’s a 5-point overview, complete with behind-the-scenes pictures, of the Select Doors process in progress. 1. So, first things first, the slab door arrives at our shop in its raw state. 2. We take hollow metal and steel doors to one side of … Read more

Why Cleaning Commercial Doors is SO Good for Business When looking after a commercial space, it can be easy for building managers to overlook the doors. But this hard-working, often over-looked, crucial fixture should be a No 1 priority. Commercial doors are gateways to your business; entryways to public spaces and high-functioning rooms – with … Read more

What are fire-rated doors? As the name would suggest, fire-rated doors – or ‘fire doors’ – are created to withstand the effects of a fire and can survive a lot longer than the best ordinary doors. Fire doors serve two vital functions in every commercial and large residential building – from restaurants to care homes, … Read more

When selecting doors for a commercial setting, safety and security are critical factors that shouldn’t be overlooked. Every commercial door must provide the appropriate security and safety measures required for its setting – from apartment blocks and student accommodation to offices and hospitals – specific buildings have particular functional requirements. Here at Select Door and … Read more

For more than 25 years, we’ve been building success with commercial businesses across Canada and the USA. With our deep roots in the construction industry, we have the depth of knowledge and expertise to bring a project from concept to completion – that’s why leading developers choose to collaborate with us time and time again. … Read more