Automatic Sliding Doors in Lethbridge
A sliding door moves along the wall instead of swinging into the wind, and that makes it a good fit for a Lethbridge entrance. We supply, install and service automatic sliders across the city.
Call our Calgary team403-650-5232Why sliders suit Lethbridge entrances
A swing door on an exposed entrance has to fight the wind on every cycle. A slider doesn't: the panels travel parallel to the wall, so a gust pushes on them sideways rather than levering them open. That's easier on the operator, and safer for the people walking through.
Sliders also handle the traffic of a busy store, clinic or school entrance, and they can be set to one-way, partly open, hold-open or night mode, and tied into electric locks and card readers.
Which slider for which building
The configurations we install, and where each one fits.
| Configuration | Where it fits |
|---|---|
| Single slide, fixed sidelite | Mostly interior doors, where only the moving panel needs to break out |
| Single or bi-parting, full breakout | Exterior entrances, where every panel must swing out in an emergency |
| Bi-parting | Wide, busy entrances such as grocery, retail and clinic lobbies |
| Telescoping | Wide clear openings where wall space beside the door is short |
| ICU and isolation | Hospital rooms that need a wide opening and a tight seal |
Lethbridge buildings and conditions
Local facts we plan sliding doors around.
A hospital with 20 ICU beds
Chinook Regional Hospital has more than 270 beds, including 20 ICU beds, and added a $127 million, five-storey wing in 2016.
Chinook Regional Hospital, WikipediaFrost from September to May
The average first fall frost at Lethbridge is around September 11 and the last spring frost around May 25. That leaves a growing season of only 108 days.
Old Farmer's Almanac, Lethbridge frost datesHeat and cold on the same seals
Lethbridge has hit 40.5°C (August 2018) and −42.8°C. Weatherstripping, sweeps and sensors on an exterior slider work across that whole range.
Lethbridge, citing ECCCKeeping a Lethbridge slider running
- Daily check. Staff walk through from a few angles and confirm the door opens, waits and closes.
- Wheels and track. Wheels on most brands need replacing about every five years.
- Seals before winter. Sweeps and weatherstripping checked before the cold sets in.
- Annual inspection. AAADM recommends a yearly check by a certified inspector. Our technicians are certified.
- Repairs. See automatic door repair in Lethbridge.
Send a photo and rough width of the entrance, and we'll suggest a configuration.
Can an automatic sliding door be fire rated?
Yes. Sliding doors come in glass, aluminum or steel, and fire-rated versions are available for openings in a fire separation. They need the right label, hardware and release method, so tell us if the opening is rated.
What happens to a sliding door in a power failure?
It depends on the setup. Full-breakout panels can be pushed open in an emergency, and many operators have a battery option. We'll set it up to match your exit plan.
Do you install sliders in hospitals and clinics?
Yes. We install ICU and isolation sliders as well as standard entrances. Healthcare jobs are specified closely, so bring the facility's requirements to the first meeting.