The Official Vortex Doors Blog
Commercial and industrial door repair news and information
Businesses move for many reasons, such as larger space, lower costs, or more modern facilities. Regardless, corporate moves are challenging. Not only do you have to get your furniture, files, and equipment transported safely to [...]
A door sweep is a type of weatherstripping that’s mounted to the bottom rail of your door in order to prevent dust, dirt, drafts, debris, and pests from getting in. Although sweeps can be [...]
Roll up doors are one of the best ways to protect your business. Strong, durable, and reliable, they’re a solid barrier against burglars and the weather. Besides keeping out the wind and rain, they [...]
What do you do when you need to open a door, but your hands are full? If you’re like most Americans, you use your foot. In residential homes, this tendency leads to a lot of [...]
We want to wish a happy anniversary to our Houston and San Francisco service centers! For the past 20 years, they’ve been installing, repairing, and upgrading commercial doors throughout Texas and Northern California. Companies [...]
Determining exterior door swing is simple. Start by standing outside the door, on the exterior of the building. (Door swing is always determined by standing outside, looking in, even for interior doors. In that case, [...]
An air curtain is what allows businesses to control climate in high-traffic areas. They create an invisible barrier, a constant downstream of air, that blocks heat, cold, and dust. Even with the door open, your [...]
Smoke curtains contain and control the spread of smoke. During a fire, more people die from smoke inhalation than burns. Smoke also causes more damage. It obstructs people’s vision as well, making it harder [...]
For 85 years, Vortex Doors has helped businesses install, maintain, and repair doors and commercial door equipment. Doors provide security and allow business to move goods quickly through warehouses and shipping facilities, in order to [...]
For businesses built around shipping and receiving, dock levelers are absolutely vital. They bridge the gap between the truck trailer and loading dock, enabling the smooth flow of goods and raw materials in and [...]
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