Automatic Glass Door Repair – Earth Sciences Building, University of Oxford
Today we were called to Earth Sciences where the DDA Accessible entrance was not operating correctly as the door had dropped and was binding on the threshold.
Always when we work, we always carry out a risk assessment and deploy our yellow men barriers to designate a safe working area for us and the general public.
Where we deem that the risk is high, we would carry out any work at a more suitable time, such as when the building is closed. As this was a planned visit, we were able to close off the entrance as people could use the adjacent Revolving door.
When the door was removed, we replaced the worn Dorma spindle insert, straightened and refixed the coverplate.
Testing Following Repair Completion
Common issues and problems for glass doors which need repairing are:
- Out of alignment causing glass to touch adjacent glass or frame
- Door handles loose
- Door not secured at the top
- Cover plates loose or missing
- Closing too fast
- Difficult to lock and having to lift it up to close
- Not closing or not opening fully
- Catching on the floor causing damage
- Access control or electronic lock not always engaging
Oxfordshire is one of the areas we cover including, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Suffolk and East Anglia, allowing us to provide the level of service our customers require should they also have a problem with their glass doors.