The Official Vortex Doors Blog
Commercial and industrial door repair news and information
Commercial and industrial door repair news and information
Vortex prides itself on service, skill, and loyalty. We’ve been in business for 85 years, but we couldn’t have come this far without the hard work and support of our local service centers. Our customers [...]
Roll up doors aren’t a hazard, but they are heavy. Lifting and holding so much steel or aluminum puts a lot of pressure on hinges, springs, and cables. And because these doors are in constant [...]
Riot glass is nearly indestructible. Made from acrylics, polycarbonate, and high-grade plastics, it’s indistinguishable from regular glass but over 250 times stronger. Brocks, sledgehammers, crowbars ‒ riot glass can withstand repeated attacks from common burglary [...]
Every business needs strong security measures. Without them, you’re vulnerable to theft and vandalism. Unless steps are taken, losses from burglaries and break-ins can cripple your business. Security shutters don’t only safeguard your business. In [...]
Most pests sleep through winter, hibernating beneath rocks and logs or inside trees and compost. When they finally emerge in late spring, they can wreak havoc on your building - damaging your woodwork, tearing up [...]
Box truck roll up doors provide safe, secure, and easy access to your cargo. They’re not only convenient, they’re self-contained. Their doors fold up into the ceiling, saving space compared to trailer-height doors, which swing [...]
In business, how you present yourself matters a great deal. Every aspect of your company reflects upon you, including your entryway. It’s part of your public face, one of the ways people first encounter your [...]
Glass doors and windows do a lot for your business. They brighten rooms, save energy, raise morale, and enhance your curb appeal. But they’re also vulnerable to break-ins. A burglar with a hammer or crowbar [...]
Foot traffic is a concern for every business. How people move in and out of your building affects sales, productivity, even your utility bills. Automatic doors allow people to enter and exit smoothly. They’re convenient, [...]
Most diseases spread through direct contact. Someone gets sick after touching an infected object then goes on to infect other objects and other people. Communal spaces are particularly vulnerable to these types of illnesses. The [...]
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