Commercial Door Won't Close Properly? Here's What to Check

Commercial doors deserve the same care as the doors at home, and they work much harder. A neglected business door puts your building's security at risk, and one failed part can stop the whole door working. A solid, smooth-running door protects your premises and makes a good impression; a faulty one disrupts your day.

When Your Door Won't Close Properly

The complaint we hear most from business owners is a door that won't open or close smoothly. To narrow down the cause:

• Inspect the door and the frame (jamb) for damage.
• Open and close the door slowly and watch where it binds or rubs.
• Check that the hinges or pivots are tight on both the door and the frame.
• Look at the floor and the top of the frame on the swing side for rubbing marks.

10 Common Causes

1. Damaged hardware or lock mechanism
2. Hinges loose on the frame or the door
3. The wrong hinges, or hinges that are worn, abused or badly adjusted
4. The building has settled
5. The frame is no longer plumb (straight up and down)
6. The latch is missing the strike plate
7. The door closer is out of adjustment or failing
8. The automatic operator is out of adjustment or failing
9. The door has warped
10. Other physical damage to the door

This list isn't complete, but it covers most of what we see.

Leave It to the Professionals

Commercial doors have lots of parts, large and small, and the fix isn't always obvious. Without the right tools and experience, it's easy to make things worse. GVA Garage Doors offers prompt commercial door repair in Vancouver. Call 604.398.4009.