Toronto business entrance door before the worn hinge hardware was replaced

Signs of this door problem

  • An aluminum entrance sags, scrapes, rubs the threshold or misses the strike.
  • Pivots, closer, lock stile, rails or threshold no longer support dependable operation.
  • The aluminum door leaf or surrounding entrance frame is damaged beyond practical repair.
  • A new compatible storefront entrance door system is required for the commercial opening.
Toronto business entrance door after full-length continuous geared hinge installation and realignment

What we check and repair

  • Assessment of the door leaf, storefront frame, top and bottom pivots, closer, threshold and lock side.
  • Repair and adjustment when the existing aluminum entrance remains serviceable.
  • Replacement of a damaged aluminum door leaf, frame or confirmed compatible components.
  • Installation, alignment, sealing, latching and final testing of a new compatible storefront entrance door system.

Repair or component replacement is likely when

Repair is preferred when the aluminum rails, stiles, pivots and frame can still hold alignment and hardware securely.

Full replacement or installation may be better when

Door or frame replacement is considered when the entrance is bent, cracked, badly worn or cannot hold a dependable adjustment.

Parts, compatibility and property details
Parts and systems
Aluminum door leaf · Storefront frame · Top and bottom pivots · Door closer · Lock stile and strike · Threshold
Typical properties
Retail · Restaurant · Office · Plaza and storefront properties
Compatible brands or systems
Kawneer · US Aluminum · Tubelite · EFCO · YKK AP · Vistawall
Standards and requirements
Applicable Ontario Building Code requirements · Applicable Ontario Fire Code requirements for rated and egress openings · Accessibility requirements where relevant · Applicable ANSI/BHMA requirements for automatic pedestrian door systems
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How we handle the approved repair

  1. 01

    Inspect the door, frame, pivots, closer and lock side.

  2. 02

    Explain the repair options and agree the quote.

  3. 03

    Complete the approved storefront door repair.

  4. 04

    Test swing, clearances, closing, latching and locking.

Storefront Door Repairs and Replacement Projects

12 projects

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Full Aluminum Storefront Entrance Replacement

The sequence covers opening preparation, installation of the aluminum storefront frame and glass, entrance-door alignment and final hardware checks for daily business use.

Existing retail storefront opening before aluminum storefront entrance replacement
01

Existing storefront opening before installation

The retail unit had a wide storefront opening under the existing sign. This type of commercial space needs more than a basic door repair — the full aluminum storefront system has to support glass panels, a central entrance door, daily customer traffic and a clean street-facing appearance.

Cleared retail storefront opening ready for a new aluminum frame installation
02

Measure and prepare the storefront opening

Before the new system is installed, the commercial opening is checked for size, level, frame clearance, threshold position and attachment points. Correct preparation helps the aluminum storefront frame, glass panels and entrance door work together after installation.

New aluminum storefront frame installed inside retail space
03

Install the new aluminum storefront frame

The new aluminum storefront frame was installed across the front opening. From inside the retail unit, the fixed glass sections and central entrance area begin to take shape, turning the empty opening into a structured storefront system.

Storefront glass panels and aluminum entrance door installation in progress
04

Set glass panels and entrance door

We installed the storefront glass panels and worked from the exterior side to complete the glazing and entrance setup. Large commercial glass panels need careful handling, correct spacing and clean alignment so the finished storefront looks professional from the street.

Aluminum storefront entrance door alignment and hardware check
05

Check door alignment and hardware

After the frame and glass were in place, the aluminum storefront door was checked for swing, clearance, threshold contact, closer action and lock-side alignment. A commercial entrance has to open smoothly, close securely and handle daily customer traffic.

Finished aluminum storefront entrance replacement for retail space
06

Finish the new aluminum storefront entrance

The completed storefront now has a clean aluminum frame, large glass panels and a functional central entrance door. The retail space looks open, secure and ready for customers while the new storefront system improves visibility, access and daily usability.

Questions about Aluminum Storefront Door Repair, Replacement & Installation

Can you repair an aluminum storefront door without replacing it?

Often yes, when the door leaf and frame remain serviceable. Pivots, closer action, threshold contact, lock alignment and clearances are checked before the scope is confirmed.

Can you replace the aluminum door or storefront entrance frame?

Yes. We can scope a replacement door leaf, frame or complete compatible entrance system when repair is no longer practical.

Do you install new aluminum storefront entrance doors?

Yes, after the opening, frame conditions, glass configuration, hardware and site access are measured and confirmed.

Is storefront door service the same as storefront glass replacement?

We assess the aluminum door, frame and operating hardware together. If only the glass is damaged and the surrounding system is sound, we can quote glass-only replacement.

Get your storefront door assessed for repair

Show the full entrance, the affected hardware and where the door catches or fails to close.

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