The History Of Shop Fronts In Great Britain

While we undoubtedly admire the beauty of Victorian and Georgian shop fronts, the great architectural success of these shop fronts was also perhaps their weakness. They were so modern and striking that their fashion was short-lived and by the time World War II had ended, the desire for this type of shop was waning. The 1950s saw a continuation of some of the themes born in the 1930s, but with less vigour and enthusiasm for the radical designs. Many shop fronts were replaced, making way for the designs which prevailed in the post-war decades including the rising use of aluminium.

Aluminium shop fronts are a versatile and economical solution for most retail outlets and commercial entrances. They can be powder coated to any colour to suit the design and branding or they also come in Silver, Black, Gold or Bronze anodised finish. Aluminium is a strong but lightweight material; it is extremely flexible and can be moulded into almost any shape including arcs which makes it the perfect material for shop front frames.

The beauty of aluminium is that it is not only easy to keep clean but is in addition resilient to rust and corrosion, this is of course a blessing for residents of the United Kingdom who endure such dreadful weather conditions. Aluminium shop fronts are widely used and can be seen in high street stores, supermarkets, office complexes, doctor’s surgeries, health clubs and restaurants all over Great Britain. Aluminium is made up of over 45% of recycled materials and in fact 75% of aluminium used is still in use today.

Aluminium shop fronts are aesthetically pleasing and will remain looking smart and modern for a long time to come. If you should decide to replace your existing shop front with a new aluminium framed product then contact ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787 where our sales and design teams will happily discuss your requirements with you. Once you have been advised of the most suitable product to meet your business needs a full site survey will follow and a project manager appointed. The drawings will then be ready for approval by the CAD team at ADSF UK LTD and the client.

ADSF UK LTD employs skilled fabricators to manufacture their aluminium frames and great care and precision is taken to supply our customers with high quality and reliable products. All of the products that ADSF UK LTD supply can be seen on our customer friendly website and 99% of these products can be delivered next day if required.

Once the aluminium shop front has been manufactured, the installation will be carried out by trained and certified shop fitters who will install your new shop front with the minimum disruption to your business. Our shop fitters are very experienced and our customers can always be assured of a high quality install time and time again.

The toughened glass used in the manufacture of the aluminium shop fronts is also easy to clean and allows customers and employees the opportunity to clearly see any unwelcome activity either inside or outside the building.

Epic!!! Frameless Glass Shop Fronts

Over the last twenty or so years we have seen the transition from the old timber framed shop fronts to the lightweight aluminium framed styles. Of course many people like the old traditional timber shop fronts but they are expensive to repair and keep looking smart whereas aluminium framed shop fronts are smart, modern and easy to keep clean. These days however, it is the frameless glass shop fronts and automatic doors that are sweeping the nation.

Aluminium shop fronts are of course a very popular choice and they can be seen in a variety of business premises including offices, churches, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure centres and of course high street stores. Aluminium shop fronts became the favourite replacement for the old worn out timber frames as far back as the 1950`s

Nowadays in 2016, frameless glass shop fronts and frameless glass automatic doors have taken the market by storm and with good reason.

Frameless glass shop fronts are simply epic! They create a fantastic visual and completely transform a property into a classy, stylish, forward thinking and contemporary business premises. A few years ago frameless glass shop fronts were used for fancy boutiques in expensive shopping centres following their popularity in the clique fashion malls of Paris and Italy.

ADSF UK LTD frameless glass shop fronts are designed and manufactured from 12mm toughened polished edge glass without obstruction of a frame, therefore creating a modern, high end feel to shop fronts. Typical frameless glass shop fronts include either a single door or a pair of doors which will allow natural light to flood inside the shop. If you are looking for exterior or interior frameless glass doors, ADSF UK LTD can design and create the perfect solution to match your business needs.

Frameless glass shop fronts are an ideal solution for window displays and in today’s marketplace it’s a must have feature. The shop fronts will attract window-shoppers, and entice potential customers inside your shop. It is the most effective way to catch the passing trade and increase your business growth.

ADSF UK LTD frameless glass shop front doors can be automated by using our Premis range of automatic door operators. Whether you require frameless automatic sliding doors or frameless automatic swing doors, ADSF UK LTD has the solution! The Premis range of automatic door openers are manufactured to the highest standards not only conforming to UK British Standards but also EN European standards.

The safety and security of employees and of course customers must be given due considerations especially these days where crime and theft is at an all time high. The beauty of frameless glass is that whether it is used in automatic doors or shop fronts, individuals can have a clear unobstructed view of what is occurring inside or outside the business premises. Yet another advantage of frameless glass is that people passing by when your business is closed can still see your products and services which may prompt them to return when you are next open.

If you have any questions surrounding our frameless glass or any other products that ADSF UK LTD supply or supply and install, call our friendly team on 01275 871787.

Case Study: Automatic Doors: Store & Secure - Basingstoke

Winners of the Self Storage Association (SSA) Independent Operators Best Facility award for 2014 in the United Kingdom and Europe, Store & Secure Self Storage is the first choice for self storage.

Combining flexible, cost effective and secure storage along with fantastic customer service and support, Store & Secure provide customers across Bournemouth and Basingstoke with the best self storage experience possible the self storage facility is open 7 days a week.

Automatic Door Situation

A short while ago, Store & Secure self-storage centre contacted ADSF UK LTD to request assistance in locating a new automated doors solution for their premises in Basingstoke. The self-storage centre is extremely busy with a growing patronage using their services throughout the area. These customers frequently enlist the services of the self storage centre for the storage of fairly large bulk items. The storage centre requires an environment that must be customer friendly and therefore easily accessible to all of them as they manoeuvre their large items in and out of the business premises. The reason for improved access is to avoid damage to the customer’s goods. Previously there had been situations where by personnel items had been badly knocked or scratched. Another concern for Store & Secure is site security and therefore the company wanted to add access control into the automatic door solution within the building premises.

Automatic Door Solution:

In answer to the clients requirements for this site ADSF UK LTD recommended a sliding door system and supplied and installed 1 no ADSF – Bi part Sliding Entrance Screen with overhead fixed lights. Manufactured from aluminium the screen was powdered painted to the standard yellow RAL colour all aluminium single glazed with safety glass throughout. ADSF UK LTD supplied, installed and commissioned 1 no ADSF – Premis Euroslide operator finished in silver anodize to provide the self storage centre with a large entranceway with access control.

Consisting of aluminium, the Bi Part Sliding Entrance Screen is light yet durable making it the perfect solution for the Store & Secure storage centres crucial requirements. Manufactured to the precise specifications of the client, the automatic doors catered very well with the heavy demands of individuals transporting their items on a daily basis.

Store & Secure Outcome:

With the sleek design of the new automatic door system, the client received great feedback from the centres customers and everyone was pleased with the new entrance and exit that was large enough to accommodate even the bulkiest items.

The automatic sliding doors presented a durable and cost effective solution which was perfect for Store & Secure. Now there is comfortable access for customers and their personal items and the automatic doors successfully provide the centre with another tier of security which enabled them to control access to certain areas of the storage centre.

The Bi Parting Sliding Door Screens supplied and installed by ADSF UK LTD are proving very popular within storage centres throughout the United Kingdom.

Case Study: Automatic Doors: Netherfield Primary School

Netherfield School has a strong family ethos which promotes learning and encourages the development of all pupils so that they want to go to school in order to learn, make progress, do well and have fun! Netherfield School pay attention to basic skills which will help children to be valuable members of an ever changing society.

Automatic doors were used to provide extra safety and give the teaching staff and pupils a sense of pride in their place of learning - Primary School.

Netherfield Primary School Situation:

Netherfield Primary School wanted to automate their existing doors with clear objectives. A new modern look to the entrance needed to be designed while at the same time increasing the security and safety of the school. Alongside this, disabled access was required for a few pupils who had recently joined the school. As well as being DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant, access needed to be greatly improved for individuals attending evening classes and other activities held at the school. The aim was to make everyone in the building safe from any form of harm. In order to achieve this, Netherfield Primary School needed to find a contractor that would be able to design the best automated entrance solution and carry out the work within agreed time scales. ADSF UK LTD created a great solution and was able to fulfil the client’s requirements surrounding time scales.

Netherfield Primary School Solution:

ADSF UK LTD recommended that a 2 no pair of Premis 120 automatic swing door operators were installed. The quality Premis automatic swing operators came with activation and safety which are fully compliant to EN 16005 safety standards. The existing doors are aluminium with glass panels which give the school’s entrance a modern look and will make the building appear as good as new with this neat addition on the structure. Aluminium is an ideal material for door frames because it is robust enough to withstand excessive heat and rain. The automatic swing door operators addressed the need for safety and security. They can be easily locked to protect children inside the building and the automatic function allows for a speedy, efficient and above all safe access or exit.

Netherfield Primary School Outcome:

Everyone associated with Netherfield Primary School was very pleased with the result of the project. The automatic doors did improve the external appearance of the school. The pupils were able to enter and exit the school in a safe manner. The sensors in the automatic doors never faltered, so the pupils did not run the risk of injury by little hands being caught accidentally in the doors.

Netherfield Primary School achieved their initial goals. The glass panels in the doors allowed natural light to flood the entranceway making the atmosphere more comfortable and pleasant. High quality materials were used and due to the reliable automatic door operators the school will also be able to save on renovation and repair costs in the future as the aluminium and glass can last for a great number of years.

The automatic door operators managed the flow of pedestrian traffic flow in the school entrance and exit, even at key times of the day with children all rushing outside together. Quite quickly after installation, the school also noticed a reduction in their heating bill. It is expected that further savings will be made during the winter and the automatic doors keep outside elements from penetrating the building.

To gain the same benefits for your school or nursery, contact ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787 and speak to one of our friendly sales and design teams. 

Case Study: Automatic Doors Hardcourt Medical Centre

Harcourt Medical Centre has been established in Salisbury since 1901.

They are a partnership of seven GP's who pride themselves on providing personal care to their patients. They provide their patients with excellent access, doctor-led care in modern General Practice premises including an on-site pharmacy (run by Rowlands Pharmacy).

How our automatic door solution helped Hardcourt Medical Centre create an environment that was welcoming, professional and conducive to the needs of the local community. A safe and robust structure with full DDA compliance was required.

Hardcourt Medical Centre Situation:

The practice manager of Hardcourt Medical Centre recently approached ADSF UK LTD for assistance in replacing their existing manually operated swing doors with something that is as functional, new, and can provide better access, safety and security for the medical centre.

The medical centre has basic objectives when it comes to replacing their traditional swing doors, the first is to be able to provide easy and straight forward access including full DDA compliance. Secondly is to create an environment that is going to ensure the safety of the patients and the medical staff alike. Medical centres along with schools and shops are not only threatened by theft or vandalism nowadays, but also with physical attacks that could harm the people inside. This is why they have recently installed an internal access control system and would like automatic doors that will complement their objectives.

Automatic Doors Solution:

To meet the needs of Hardcourt Medical Centre, ADSF UK LTD replaced the old doors with 2 no pair swing doors and aluminium frames finished in polyester powder paint – white. The door sizes were 2000mm wide x 2400mm high to incorporate concealed transom closers, pad handles, adamsrite dead locks and mid-rails. The aluminium door leafs were glazed with clear single glazed safety glass.

ADSF UK LTD fitted a pair of Premis 120’s automatic swing door openers with activation and safety. The new automatic doors system has a sturdy, lightweight, and highly durable aluminium material for its frame and transparent glass on the panel. This gave a major improvement from the manual doors that had seen better days.

The transparent glass panel on the other hand, can give people from both sides of the door the capability to see what is happening on the other side. This feature is essential for safety and security.

The new contemporary design of the new swing automatic doors created a modern and stylish entranceway into the medical centre.

Hardcourt Medical Centre Outcome:

The automatic doors that ADSF UK LTD supply are officially approved for use as fire doors, which makes this new installation perfect for the medical centres objective of providing a safe place for their patients.

The automatic swing doors operate silently which is ideal for environments where individuals are feeling under the weather. The efficient movement of the automatic doors allows for comfortable access and exits of the patients. The reliable swing door system has never failed to function properly and has coped with the high volume of pedestrian traffic. The new modern look of the medical centre delivered a professional image and the patients felt a new confidence in the medical centre.

ADSF UK LTD have installed bespoke automatic door systems in hundreds of Medical Centres throughout Great Britain, if you would like to know more about how ADSF UK LTD can help your business in all the above ways and more, call 01275 871787. We look forward to hearing from you.

Case Study: Automatic Doors – Medical Centre

Located on a three-hectare site, Greenwich Square is a phased brownfield regeneration scheme on the site of the former Greenwich District Hospital. It will deliver 645 new homes – 50% of which will be social housing – as well as a new civic centre featuring a leisure centre, retail spaces, library and healthcare facilities, all set around a new public square.

The high specification housing comprises 331 private, 170 social and 144 shared ownership units. The housing will be arranged to create secure and welcoming neighbourhood streets and communal squares which echo traditional street patterns.

Greenwich Square will be London’s first major carbon neutral development. The aim is to deliver a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated development and to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 standards.

How ADSF UK LTD took part in this project by installing 2 no pairs of Premis 120 swing operators to bring natural light into the medical centre and to reduce maintenance costs and energy bills.

Greenwich Square Automatic Door Situation:

The main contractors of Greenwich Square Medical Centre were looking for an automated door solution for the new build medical centre as part of a planned project. The client wanted the local community to have pride in their health care service and also wanted to allow natural light into the premises. The medical centre wanted to comply with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) as many of the patients in the new complex are elderly, disabled or need some assistance to open up heavy manual doors. The Greenwich Square project had strict protocols for contractors working times in the premises and they wanted to ensure that these were adhered to at all times.

Greenwich Square Automatic Doors Solution:

In line with the medical centres requirements, ADSF UK LTD supplied and installed 2 no pairs of quality Premis 120 swing operators. Quite apart from the aesthetic appeal of the new premises the building became DDA compliant and delivers easy and straightforward access for the users. The Premis 120 operators were more than capable of catering for the heavy pedestrian traffic flow that the medical centre will experience on a daily basis.

By using toughened glass in the automatic doors, the medical centre was able to bring in lots more available light. The armour plate glass ensured that accidents were prevented and the patients and employees were kept safe at all times.

The door technicians followed the site protocols at all time and managed to complete the works with the minimum of fuss.

Greenwich Square Outcome:

By utilizing as much of the space with clear glass as possible the entrance way also became an elegant window and enabled the medical centre to be welcoming and bright. The tough durable materials used means that there is a greatly reduced chance of damage to the doors as they are designed for heavy daily use.

The swing doors will automatically swing closed behind themselves so that the harsh elements are kept outside and the tight seals ensure heat is kept in. This will enable the medical centre to reduce its heating bill as more heat is retained within the building.

To find out how ADSF UK LTD can assist in reducing costs, becoming DDA compliant and creating a fantastic new automated entranceway for your business, school, residential home, office, shop or surgery contact the experts at ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787.

Case Study: Automatic Doors: Christchurch Borough Council

Automatic Door Situation:

Quite recently, Christchurch Borough Council approached ADSF UK LTD for assistance in finding an automatic doors solution for their Council Offices. The Council building accommodates thousands of users from the local community and houses many different departments employing over 100 staff.

The Council building requires an environment which must be temperature controlled to ensure the offices are at a comfortable temperature for the employees and the service users. Alongside these criteria is the temperature controlled environment for the private and confidential data programs along with the essential Council security systems in order to prevent extensive and costly repairs. Furthermore, access to the Councils data and security systems needed to be secure at all times.

Automatic Door Solution:

The automatic door system utilised automatic bi-part sliding entrance screens for both the inner and outer main entrance of the building, providing both security and energy efficiency to the structure. The automatic doors consist of aluminium which is a lightweight yet durable material that presents the ideal solution for both the inner and outer main entrance of the Council Building.

The system was manufactured to the precise specifications of the Councils main entrance following a survey by the CAD team which was then presented to the client for approval.

Automatic Door Outcome:

The automatic door system provided the Council building with effective circulation of air as the automatic doors only open up as an individual approaches and closes directly afterwards. Additionally, the modern new system provided the Council building with the assurance of an effective and efficient temperature controlled environment for its many users and the people who work there. The automatic doors provided a cost effective, stylish, and efficient automated solution which were suitable to the Council Buildings requirements. The double entrance doors are linked to open in sequence which offered the users a large, easily accessible entrance.

Now the heat is being retained within the Council building and energy costs significantly reduced the automatic bi-part sliding entrance screens for both the inner and outer main entrance of the building proved to be very popular with the users and employees alike. The additional security was welcomed by everyone using the Council services. Parents with young children in tow and of course the disabled and elderly population groups could now access the Council offices with ease and comfort.

Automatic Door System: Additional Benefits:

With the newly installed automatic doors, the Council was far better able to provide their users with a simplified way in which they could both enter and exit the premises. The automated doors allow the users and employees easy access to the lobby and waiting areas. The management and administration found that the new system featured a fundamental advantage of maintaining a comfortable temperature within the lobby seating area. This is due to the automatic doors not being able to be left open by absent minded users and staff.

ADSF UK LTD are a well established and professional company who specialise in automatic door entrance solutions, if you would be interested to learn more about our automatic doors and the options available for your own individual business, please call and speak to the sales and customer service team on 01275 871787.

Case Study: Automatic Doors - Twenty Pence Garden Centre

A short time ago the proprietors of the garden centre contacted ADSF UK LTD for advice on automating their existing timber doors.

How ADSF UK LTD helped the Twenty Pence Garden Centre in Ely to automate their manually operated entrance doors improving their entrances with automatic swing door operators.

Garden Centre Situation:

Twenty pence garden centre is a privately owned business located in Ely who stock a broad range of quality shrubs, herbaceous, alpines, trees, house plants and a huge range of household items and clothing all with individual style.

In April of 2016, Twenty Pence Garden Centre approached ADSF UK LTD to help them find an automated solution for their existing timber door entranceway. The objective was to make the Garden Centre more attractive and modern. The aim was to appear more welcoming to patrons and therefore to attract more customers. The safety of the high volume of customers and the large number of employees working there was another concern along with reducing everyday overheads.

Automatic Doors Solution:

To answer the client’s need, ADSF UK LTD supplied and installed 1no pair of ADSF - Premis 120 automatic swing door operators to the Garden Centre. The complete system consisted of;

2no Premis 120 operators

2no pull arms

1no sync cable

4no on door safety sensors, 3 position key switches and Uni directional activation sensors.

This type of automatic door system is designed for exactly these sorts of businesses that experience heavy pedestrian traffic. The system is manufactured from robust materials which enable it to work efficiently and safely for many years to come. It is strong enough to cater for thousands of opening and closing movements on a daily basis.

Twenty Pence Garden Centre Outcome:

The durable automated doors system proved to be the perfect solution for Twenty Pence Garden Centre. The automatic door operators will almost certainly last well into the future. The customers were pleased with the high level of customer care they are now receiving as they no longer have to struggle with transporting all their merchandise whilst tying to hold a door open. The improved look at the entrance to the garden centre will undoubtedly increase footfall as easy access is available for everyone. The disabled and the elderly population groups are now able to access the garden centre and enjoy their trip out to this popular site. Customers were welcomed through theautomatic doors and due to the sensitive sensors everyone was able to enter and exit the centre quickly and safely.

Twenty Pence Garden Centre in addition benefited from a decrease in overheads, this was achieved through the automatic door application. As the doors cannot be inadvertently left open or wedged open, the heat is retained in areas of the building that needs to be at a warm and consistent temperature.

ADSF UK LTD supply and install automatic door operators throughout Great Britain in businesses including offices, shops, residential /nursing homes, schools, banks and restaurants.

Should you be considering automatic doors for your premises then look no further than ADSF UK LTD, call us on 01275 871787 and our friendly and professional staff will be able to advise you of a suitable automatic door system to fulfil your business needs. All of our services and products can be seen on our user friendly website.

Is Your Business DDA Compliant?

DDA stands for the Disability Discrimination Act and to become DDA compliant businesses need to understand the objectives of this act. The act provides individuals, including people with a disability the ability to enjoy access to all businesses and services. A reliable and cost effective way this could be achieved would be to install automatic doors at your property. Perhaps the least complex and most reasonably priced alternatives for installing automatic doors however would be to have automatic door operators fitted to existing doors turning them into automatic doorsresulting in you experiencing exactly the same benefits that you would get from automatic doors.

With the intention of your premises becoming DDA compliant, it is essential that you take the relevant steps to achieve this. Delivering exceptional customer service has never been as important as it is these days and fulfilling customer requirements in every way possible is an absolute must and performs an integral part in operating a company. Certainly a couple of population groups you will be required to give consideration to are going to be people with a disability and the elderly.

In cases where manual doors are in situation, the disabled and the elderly will struggle on a daily basis as they try to hold open the doors and move safely through them. In addition they will find the manual doors both challenging and potentially hazardous. Of course, it is not just individuals who have a disability that will take advantage of this; other people may well notice that automatic doors make their shopping trips much more enjoyable, including parents pushing prams, the elderly and customers with several bags of shopping to carry.

There are several other advantages of installing automatic door operators, pedestrian traffic flow is now co-ordinated and reduces overcrowding in the doorways which happens all too frequently with manual doors. By installing automatic door openers, access concerns are eradicated and the safety of your customers is enhanced.

Furthermore, you may find that automatic door operators assist you with reducing your overheads quite significantly. In contrast to manual doors; automatic doors do not let heat break free of the building. You are additionally helping the environment by reducing the carbon footprint from your business.

In order to achieve DDA standards for your business and to evaluate installing automatic doors at your property, it is always recommended that you seek expert advice from a reputable company who excel in this field. ADSF UK LTD is one such company who have been supplying quality automatic doors for many years. ADSF UK LTD have installed automatic doors and automatic door operators the length and breadth of Great Britain. ADSF UK LTD will explain all of the options available to you for your own individual business. The automatic doors will be manufactured by highly skilled fabricators to the exact specifications agreed by the customer and the CAD team.

From design and manufacturing through to a quality installation ADSF UK LTD will communicate and advise you every step of the way so your business can not only be proud of being DDA compliant but also that it has taken on a new modern approach to fulfilling customer expectations.

Why Manually Operated Doors Are History!

As a business owner, regardless of the nature or size of your individual business, the benefits for your business and of course your customers are countless. Automatic doors provide a modern approach for businesses and service providers ranging from airports, hotels, hospitals, medical centres, schools, offices and of course retail stores.

Access is obviously paramount to any business and automatic doors are the ideal solution to ensure that all access issues are eradicated and accessibility is greatly improved for everyone. Manual doors present challenges not only for disabled individuals, but also people who are carrying several items at a time and for parents pushing youngsters around. The elderly are also a group of people who would find manual doors a challenge as they are generally heavy and rather cumbersome. By installing automatic doors you are providing the perfect entrance solution for everybody.

Another great advantage of having automatic doors installed is that they improve the appearance of the exterior of your premises and give a positive first impression to customers and visitors. The elegant and modern design of the doors installs people’s faith in your business which in turn improves footfall and sales growth.

High overheads are part and parcel of any business and unfortunately the operational costs of business are high. Business owners are constantly trying to meet these figures and automatic doors assist in this. Manual doors are all too often left open by absent minded individuals and as a consequence heat is lost. In contrast, automatic doors only open when in use and this in turn reduces the amount of heat lost from a building. Your energy bills will soon decrease as valuable heat is retained within the building.

Irrespective of what kind of business you are involved in, pedestrian traffic flow in and out of the building is not only frustrating for customers but causes issues surrounding health and safety. Automatic doors alleviate this issue by managing the pedestrian traffic flow even at peak times of the day. Other safety issues surround manual doors especially in the education sector, where manual doors can cause injury to youngsters who may inadvertently trap their fingers in them or indeed when a pupil inadvertently shuts the door on a class mate. These situations arise when children are operating the manual doors themselves, children do not need to touch automatic doors as they open when a child approaches reducing the risk of injury.

Automatic doors are the perfect entrance solution for businesses and are ideal for managing overcrowding in doorways and disabled access. They deliver enormous benefits including fantastic customer service. Once you have made the decision to have them installed at your property you will never look back, It is important that you employ the services of a reputable company who specialise in this field. ADSF UK LTD has a wealth of experience in the automatic door industry and will be able to guide and assist you from the design stages to a high quality installation.

Case Study: Automatic Doors - Big Box Storage Centres

Storage Centre Situation:

Fairly recently, a branch of Big Box Storage Centres in Kent contacted ADSF UK LTD to request assistance in locating an automatic doors solution for their existing business. The self-storage centre serves a large number of clients throughout the year and their patronage is continually growing. These customers frequently use the services of the centre for the storage of large bulk items. To meet these demands the storage structure requires an environment that must be easily accessible for its customers to manoeuvre their larger belongings in and out of the premises.

Improved access is necessary to avoid knocks and scrapes to the customers precious belongings and household items. In addition to improved access the company wanted to add access control into the automatic door solution to enable enhanced site security within the building complex.

Automatic Door Solution:

To best meet the requirements of the client in totality, ADSF UK LTD managed to effectively supply and install 2 no Premis Euroslide automatic doors with Bi Part Door Leafs to the self storage centre to deliver improved access and exit. ADSF UK LTD installed the Premis Euroslide operators to provide the Big Box storage centre with a large entranceway with access control.

The automatic doors are manufactured from aluminium so the automatic doors are light yet durable making them an ideal solution for the Big Box storage centre’s crucial requirements. ADSF UK LTD`s skilled fabricators manufactured the automatic doors to the precise specifications of the storage centre’s structure. The Premis Euroslide automatic door operators were effective in standing up to the demands of the heavy pedestrian traffic and also ensured there was no congestion in the entranceway and exits for customers with large and bulky items in tow.

Storage Centres Outcome:

Once the modern new automatic door system was installed at the Big Box storage centre, the entrance and exit was now large enough to accommodate even the bulkiest items. The exterior of the Big Box storage centres premises were now aesthetically pleasing and delivered a professional and forward thinking image of the company.

These automatic doors offered a durable and cost effective solution which was ideally suited to the needs of the Big Box storage centre’s daily business requirements. Along with the straight forward and comfortable access for clientele and their personal items, the automatic doors successfully provide the centre with another tier of security which enabled them to control access to the various areas of the building.

Automatic Door System: Additional Benefits

The new customer friendly automatic door system delivered fantastic customer service as individuals carrying heavy items did not have to stop and open up heavy manual doors.

Customers were able to both store and remove their items quickly and efficiently with minimum fuss and this greatly improved customer feelings towards the storage-centre.

ADSF UK LTD have installed automatic door entrance solutions into business premises all across the country, if you would like to discuss how automatic doors can be of benefit to your own business, give ADSF UK LTD a call on 01275 871787.

Understanding DDA (Disability Discrimination Act)

The Disability Discrimination Act was first launched in 1995 and is now known as the Equalities Act. It applies to the built environment and places duty of care upon service providers to make certain practical modifications to the physical functions and features of their properties and is designed to alleviate physical obstacles to access. It is applicable to everybody who provides services to the community irrespective of their size. There are several ways that a business can contribute towards the DDA regulations either by utilising ramps or elevators. However one certain way of being DDA compliant is to install automatic doors at your business premises.

Automatic Doors

Automatic doors are ideal for access into and out of a building. They operate silently on sensors which detect when an individual is approaching and then open and close directly after the individual has passed safely through. Automatic doors provide easy and straightforward access for all population groups and provide a method of opening and closing doors without the need of any kind of physical effort.

For the elderly population group who may lack the energy to open up an old heavy door or for families who may be restricted by shopping or pushchairs, cumbersome hand-operated doors are challenging and awkward to access. Automatic doors will of course eliminate these issues.

There are several automated door systems available today and it is therefore recommended that you seek professional advice prior to purchasing automatic doors. ADSF UK LTD is a well established automatic door and shop front company with years of experience in this industry. Our sales and design teams will happily discuss all your requirements with you so that you will benefit from the most suitable door system to meet your individual requirements.

ADSF UK LTD supply the Premis range of automatic doors, they all come with a comprehensive safety system and are fitted with the latest legislation EN16005 as standard by our fully trained door technicians.

Safety sensors guarantee that the doors are unable to open up or shut should there be a blockage in the way. All Premis automatic doors are installed with signage to identify that they are automated, in compliance with BS EN 16005, and large areas of glass have clear, visible manifestations.

The Premis automatic doors can easily be fitted with a fail-safe system that automatically opens or closes the door should a power outage occur; this is often connected to the fire alarm or smoke detector.

Premis Euroslide

The Premis Euroslide range of sliding automatic doors provide an excellent access solution and are perfect for locations that experience heavy pedestrian traffic. Furthermore you will find a broad selection of sliding automatic doors readily available to be used internally and externally, single, bi-parting and telescopic, in a wide range of finishes.

Premis 120 - 250 Automatic Doors- Swing Operators

These automatic swing operators are ideal for new doors and can be fitted to existing doors. They are perfect for internal or external applications. The Premis 120 automatic door operator is a highly effective product which is generally used in businesses such as high street stores, doctor’s surgeries, post offices and offices. The Premis 250 automatic door operator is suitable for premises with heavy usage.

Low Energy Automatic Doors

The Premis 120 – 250 low energy automatic door - swing operators do not require additional safety equipment to operate safely, although safety sensors can easily be fitted to enhance safety levels if desired.

DDA Toilet System

The Premis 120 low energy operator on automatic doors is ideally suited for use on accessible toilets which makes the doors effortless to open. Complete accessible toilet door packages are available from ADSF UK LTD, with the Premis 120 low energy door operator special application.

If you should require any further information on automated door systems please call our friendly sales team on 01275 871787, we will happily discuss your requirements and can design the perfect entrance solution for your business. Once the drawings have been approved by the CAD team at ADSF UK LTD and the client the automatic doors will be manufactured by our highly skilled fabricators.

One of the options for automatic doors is that they can be manufactured from aluminium which is a very popular choice; aluminium is a strong, durable but lightweight material which is not only robust but resilient to rust. Frameless glass automatic doors are becoming much more popular these days and in fact ADSF UK LTD have recently expanded their frameless glass division to accommodate recent demand.

Case Study: Automatic Doors - Wells Road Surgery Bristol

Doctors Surgery Situation:

Wells Road doctor’s surgery is a small but popular surgery in Bristol. The surgery is a healthcare facility that is focused on the care of its patients and covers the primary healthcare needs of populations in the local community.

How one of our automatic door solutions helped create a welcoming environment in a doctor’s surgery that was both warm, efficient, and above all safe for the patients and employees alike.

Doctors Surgery Situation:

The practice manager of Wells Road surgery recently approached ADSF UK LTD for assistance in replacing their existing, traditional, manually operated swing doors that had certainly seen better days with something that is functional, new, and can provide better access and safety for the surgery patients.

Automatic Doors Solution:

To fully meet the needs of Wells Road Surgery, experienced door technicians from ADSF UK LTD replaced the old worn out traditional door with a new Premis 120 automatic swing door opener and door leaf.

The new automatic doors system has a robust, lightweight and highly durable aluminium material for its frame and transparent toughened glass on the panel. This delivered a major improvement from the old manually operated door that had stood the test of time.

The new entranceway is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also safer to use for the patients and employees at the surgery. The new stronger structure made for easy access for everybody including the elderly and of course the disabled.

The beauty of the transparent glass panel is that it can give people from both sides of the door the capability to clearly see what is happening on the other side. This feature is essential for safety and security.

The sleek design of the new swing automatic door blended in well positively with the exterior design of the surgery.

Automatic Door Outcome:

All the automatic doors that ADSF UK LTD manufacture are officially approved for use as fire doors which makes this new installation perfect for premises like medical centres, schools and hospitals.

Since this door can be battery operated if needs be and can also be pulled or pushed open, people inside the surgery can exit the premises quickly and above all safely without congestion in the entrance/exits arising. In case of power failures, it can still be manually opened with ease.

The automatic swing doors work silently which is a bonus for patients who are already feeling under the weather and who will find banging doors annoying. The reliable swing door system has proved to be totally reliable and the administration sees how it has eliminated the pedestrian traffic in these areas. The new contemporary appearance of the doctor’s surgery was a hit among patients and the elderly and the disabled no longer had to ask for assistance.

Instead of a worn out drab old door that can affect the patients moods or their impression of the surgery, the new swing doors created a welcome that gave patients confidence in the practice.

ADSF UK LTD can be contacted on 01275 871787 where our sales team will happily discuss your requirements.

Case Study: Sports Retail Outlet – Burnham On Sea

How ADSF UK LTD helped a popular sports retail outlet in Burnham on Sea to improve their entranceway with robust durable automatic doors that made shopping there a far better shopping experience.

Automatic Doors - Situation:

This sports retailer is a well established company operating in the South West but with over 60 stores nationally. The goal of the store is to encourage more people to embark in a sports activity and to improve customer footfall and sales growth.

Fairly recently, the directors of Sports for All launched a major revamp for the look of all their stores. This included adding a new clothing range for children in their stores, changing their branding and renovating the appearance of their stores. To assist with these changes, Sports for All approached ADSF UK LTD to help them find an automatic door solution for their premises. The objective was to make the out of date store more welcoming to potential customers, and to improve the aesthetic appeal, of the store. Operational costs needed to be reduced whilst at the same time considering current safety and DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) regulations.

Automatic Doors Solution:

In order to fulfil the client’s needs, ADSF UK LTD supplied and installed Premis Euroslide Automatic Bi-Part Openers to the store. This type of Premis automated door system is designed for premises that experience heavy pedestrian traffic. Because of its durability, it can open and close a thousand times a day yet still be robust enough to last many years even with the adverse weather conditions that we experience all too often in the United Kingdom.

The modern design of the automatic doors is unobtrusive so they blend well with the walls and front facade. It comes with a choice of colours so the aluminium frames can be made to fit in with the new branding.

Automatic Door Outcome:

The durable sliding automatic doors system proved to be the best solution for the large retail store that already has huge numbers of customers.

The new improved look of the entrance of the store was the perfect match for all other improvements that they are undergoing. Customers were welcomed through the streamlined automatic doors thanks to the super sensitive sensor that ensures that the doors open up efficiently and above all safely as an individual approaches them. The sliding system was ideal in providing convenience to the customers of the store.

The store should certainly notice a significant reduction in energy costs as these automatic doors help keep precious heat inside the building. The temperature is able to be maintained inside the premises and provides a more comfortable shopping experience for their customers. By installing automatic doors the store was in addition able to reduce its carbon footprint on the environment.

To see how ADSF UK LTD `s automatic door solutions can benefit your individual business call us on 01275 871787 where our friendly and professional customer service and sales teams will advise you of the many options available for your particular business.

Case Study: Automatic Sliding Door: Boringdon Hall

The history of Boringdon Hall stretches back as far as the Doomsday Book, where one of the earliest mentions of a permanent construction was recorded. The name Boringdon comes from the Saxon `Burth – y – Don` meaning enchanted place on the hill. Since then, Boringdon Hall in Plymouth has of course, had a rather extravagant make over, giving this stately pile a serious air of perfection with 40 devotedly designed rooms and 2 restaurants for fine dining.

Boringdon Hall Situation:

Just recently, a company contracted by the owners of Boringdon Hall contacted ADSF UK LTD to request assistance in locating an automatic doors solution for their prestigious hotel in Plymouth. Boringdon Hall is a fantastic venue for hotel guests, many bespoke weddings are held there and the hotel caters for an immense number of guests each and every year. These guests of course transport several items of luggage and finery and whilst the concierge often attends to the guest’s luggage many of the hotels guests still prefer to carry their own belongings.

The hotel and hall requires an environment that must be easily accessible for the guests to manoeuvre their luggage in and out. Improved access is necessary to prevent overcrowding and delays in the entranceways.

The client also wanted to add access control into the automatic door solution for the night times to enable better site security within the hotel complex.

Boringdon Hall Solution:

In order to fulfil the requirements of the client in totality, ADSF UK LTD managed to effectively supply and install Premis Euroslide automatic doors to the entrance of the hotel building to deliver much improved access and exit.

ADSF UK LTD utilised the Premis Euroslide to provide Boringdon Hall with a large entranceway with access control. The automatic doors were manufactured from aluminium which is a robust, lightweight, but extremely strong material making these automatic doors the ideal entrance solution for the hotel.

Manufactured to the precise specifications of the hotels structure, the automatic doors were effective in standing up to the demands of continuous entry and exit of the hotel guests. As this popular venue hosts conferences, company training days, birthday, christenings, wakes and marriages, the daily foot fall into Boringdon Hall is extremely high and the Premis Euroslide Doors were more than able to cater for this amount of pedestrian traffic.

Boringdon Hall Outcome:

With the effective and innovative new automatic door system carefully installed by ADSF UK LTD `s experienced door technicians, the client received the comforting assurance of a modern and stylish entrance and exit that was large enough to accommodate the pedestrian traffic and all their luggage and equipment. These automatic doors offered a durable and cost effective solution which was ideally suited to the needs of the hotel.

Along with the comfortable and straight forward access now provided for the guests and visitors another tier of security was added.

The newly installed automatic doors offered the hotel a much more user friendly system where hotel guests carrying heavy bags and belongings did not have to stop and open heavy, manual doors. The hotel guests were able to transport their belongings inside and out to their vehicles quickly and easily with minimum fuss.

All of the information surrounding automatic doors can be easily seen on our customer friendly website or alternatively telephone our sales and customer service teams on 01275 871787