There are many elements to consider in discussing doors and sustainability: door materials/construction, manufacturing process, thresholds, weather stripping, gasketing, sealing, glass and glazing, trim and accessories. When considering an electrified controlled access and egress door, energy efficiency becomes a prime consideration, too.

The July, 2024 issue of Religious Products News includes SDC's efficiency tips for designing or retrofitting electronic door access control in worship facilities. These practical tips should increase energy efficiency and sustainability in access control door design or retrofitting.

WHITE PAPER: RETROFITTING DOORS FOR EAC

Maximizing Profit While Minimizing Liability

When it comes to retrofitting door openings for Electronic Access Control (EAC), security, fire life safety and accessibility are also of prime importance – followed by maximizing profit while minimizing liability. As a door professional, chances are that converting a door from Mechanical to EAC is not your first rodeo. This white paper is intended to serve as a primer for your reference, whatever your level of expertise, certification or experience is.