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What is a Door Leaf?

A door leaf is the large, swinging panel affixed to the doorframe ‒ what most people think of when they picture a door. Door leaves are the most critical part of the door assembly, which [...]

2023-04-28T10:17:30-07:00May 10th, 2023|Vortex Doors Blog|

Panic Hardware on Commercial Doors

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires every workplace to provide a strict and unobstructed path to safety. Panic hardware plays a vital role in this regard. Also known as crash bars, panic bars, [...]

2023-04-06T09:17:52-07:00April 26th, 2023|Vortex Doors Blog|

When to Replace Your Fire Doors

Fire doors play a critical role during emergencies. They enable staff, tenants, and visitors to evacuate safely, while also slowing the spread of fire and smoke. However, even though fire doors are designed for both [...]

2023-04-06T09:25:54-07:00April 19th, 2023|Vortex Doors Blog|

What are the Types of Hangar Doors?

Though used primarily in aviation, a wide variety of businesses can benefit from hangar doors, including farms, restaurants, garages, warehouses, retail centers, universities, and storage facilities. Hangar doors are versatile, durable, and a great choice [...]

2023-04-06T09:04:10-07:00April 11th, 2023|Vortex Doors Blog|

What is a Bifold Door?

. A bifold door is an alternative design to a single tilt up door that can save space and provides clear access to your facility. So, what exactly is a bifold door? A bifold door [...]

2023-04-06T08:42:39-07:00April 6th, 2023|Vortex Doors Blog|

Happy Anniversary!

Congratulations to all our Service Centers celebrating anniversaries this month! A company is only as good as its employees, and we’re proud to say we’ve got the very best working for us. We’re proud [...]

2023-04-28T10:19:06-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Vortex Doors Blog|

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