Case Study: Frameless Glass Shop Front & Commercial Aluminium Doors

Frameless Glass Shop Front & Commercial Aluminium Doors: The Situation:

ADSF UK Ltd was contacted to design and install the new Frameless Glass Shop front with commercial aluminium doors to a large department store in the prestigious town centre of Cranbrook Exeter.

Cranbrook is the first new stand alone settlement in Devon since the middle ages. The result of over 40 years of planning has seen the population grow and now boasts approximately 4,000 homes, two primary schools, a secondary school, town centre, local centre and associated infrastructure and green spaces have planning permission but there are plans for a further 4,370 homes meaning that the town is planned to grow to a total of nearly 8,000 homes by the year 2031. This is expected to equate to a town almost the size of Barnstaple. With the ever expanding town centre an older building is being renovated into a brand new 3 storey department store.

A new entrance system was needed to cope with the increasing number of customers that will be expected on a daily basis. The store requires a brand new image and a shop front that will attract new customers that are drawn to the store as they pass by. The shop front must be able to allow the store to effectively showcase their products and be in keeping with the town centres overall appearance.

Frameless Glass Shop Front & Commercial Aluminium Doors: The Solution

To satisfy all the requirements of the brand new department store in Exeter, ADSF UK LTD designed, manufactured and installed a new frameless glass shop front combined with commercial aluminium doors. Apart from achieving a fantastic new visual to the store another objective was to ensure an even pedestrian traffic flow in and out of the building throughout the day even at peak times of trading. The commercial aluminium doors and the frameless glass shop front will certainly make a huge impact when it comes to the entire appearance of the store. Their visible overall appeal is classy contemporary and furthermore modern in design. A fantastic image maximizes footfall and improves sales and business growth.

There are of course significant benefits of choosing commercial aluminium doors as there is quite a selection available nowadays. They are designed to individual technical specifications that complement individual businesses. There are many designs to choose from which can be powder painted to blend in with the theme of a business. Clients will make the choice between single or double glazing, as well as laminated safety glass or straight forward toughened glass. Different types of doors operate with sliding, or swing applications. At the Cranbrook store in Exeter the swing door application was agreed upon. Traffic flow in and out of the building is well managed by applying these commercial aluminium doors which are both reliable and durable, their sturdy spring hinges guarantee the door closes without fail.

ADSF UK LTD recommended that adequate safety measures were put in place to ensure the well being of the customers, Commercial aluminium doors come with anti finger trap sections that will greatly reduce the risk of injury to the general public. The security systems of the premises are the next most important factor to consider, so it is refreshing to know that the sturdy lock mechanisms enhanced the security of property.

An additional advantage of selecting this specific door entrance system for a business is that the components require only twice yearly servicing in order to preserve their lifespan and safety functions. The doors are fairly easy to clean whilst being able to withstand our adverse weather conditions. The operational costs of the department store will also be reduced with the installation of the commercial aluminium doors. Enhanced safety as a result of the toughened glass will be apparent as management, employees and customers alike are able to clearly see outside activity and therefore be able to act swiftly should an emergency situation arise.

With the installation of this high quality entrance system the store management were certainly pleased with the results and will be more than confident that they are delivering great customer service right at the beginning of a customers shopping experience. ADSF UK LTD prides themselves on their quality range of products and unbeatable service to all their clients throughout the United Kingdom.

ADSF UK LTD is able to be contacted on 01275 871787 or via our customer friendly website. ADSF UK LTD your first choice for a specialist automatic entrance and shop front service.