Sliding doors
Single and bi-parting sliders for retail, grocery, clinic and lobby entrances, including breakout panels for emergency egress.
Cochrane, Alberta · Calgary region
Automatic doors in Cochrane
We supply, install and service automatic sliding and swing doors, low-energy operators and accessible push-button openers for stores, clinics, offices and multi-unit buildings.
In Cochrane we handle
- Automatic sliding doors
- Automatic swing doors
- Low-energy operators
- Push-button and wave-to-open switches
- Motion and presence sensors
- Repairs and parts replacement
- Planned maintenance and safety checks
Cochrane
Automatic doors for Cochrane homes and businesses
Cochrane is a town west of Calgary on the Bow River, at the edge of the foothills.
An automatic entrance has to open every time, close safely behind people and hold up to hundreds of cycles a day in every kind of weather. We size the operator to the door and the traffic, set up the sensors for the space in front of it, and test the safety functions before we hand it over.
For existing entrances we repair and adjust operators, replace worn belts, rollers and gear motors, re-aim or replace sensors, and set up planned maintenance so small problems are caught before the door stops working. We also retrofit manual doors with low-energy operators and push buttons so they meet barrier-free needs.
Local conditions
Built for Calgary region weather
Chinook winds can swing temperatures by twenty degrees or more in a day, and summer hailstorms are common. Those freeze-thaw swings make frames move, latches bind and weatherstripping wear out faster.
Chinook winds and snow can stop an automatic door from closing fully. We set operator force and timing for wind, and keep thresholds and tracks clear of ice build-up.
Common calls in Cochrane
- The door opens late, or not at all, when people walk up
- The door closes on people or carts
- It grinds, bangs or stops partway
- Wind or cold is keeping the door from closing fully
- You need an accessible opener on a manual door
What we cover in Cochrane
The automatic doors work we do most, for houses, businesses and multi-unit buildings.
Swing doors
Full-power and low-energy swing operators for corridors, vestibules and entrances where a slider won't fit.
Barrier-free openers
Low-energy operators with push-button or touchless switches added to existing manual doors, wired to work with the lock.
Barrier-free requirements in Cochrane
Cochrane follows the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition, in force across Alberta since May 1, 2024. Barrier-free requirements are in Section 3.8, Accessibility. Here's what applies to this work.
- Power door operatorsArticle 3.8.2.7.
- Power door operators are required at barrier-free entrances (including the inner door of a vestibule), at many doors along a barrier-free path to suites or rooms served by a public corridor, and at the entrance to any washroom with a barrier-free water closet. There are exceptions, so check how they apply to your building.
- Operator controlsSentence 3.8.3.6.(6)
- Push buttons must be on the barrier-free path, marked with the International Symbol of Access, and operable at two heights: 150 to 300 mm and 900 to 1 100 mm above the floor. Without safety sensors, the door must take at least 3 seconds to open fully and stop with a force of no more than 65 N.
- Barrier-free entrancesArticle 3.8.2.2.
- All pedestrian entrances to a storey that must be barrier-free have to be barrier-free and connect to a barrier-free exterior path, with some exceptions such as service entrances. Where an entrance has more than one doorway, one of them has to meet the barrier-free door requirements.
- Clear widthSentence 3.8.3.6.(2)
- Doorways on a barrier-free path need a clear width of at least 850 mm with the door open.
This is a plain-language summary, not the code itself. Requirements depend on the building's occupancy, size and whether the work is new construction or an alteration. Confirm them with your designer and the local authority having jurisdiction. More on barrier-free code in Cochrane.
Brands we install in Cochrane
We are an authorized dealer for these brands. We supply, install and service their products, and match existing hardware during repairs.
More door services in Cochrane
Everything we do, from a single lock to a building full of automatic doors and access control.
Door installation in Cochrane
Supply and install for homes and commercial buildings: prehung units, slabs, frames and the hardware that goes on them.
- Prehung and slab doors
- Hollow metal doors and frames
- Wood and fibreglass entry doors
- Fire-rated door assemblies
Commercial doors in Cochrane
Hollow metal, storefront and fire-rated doors for offices, retail, schools, healthcare and industrial buildings.
- Hollow metal doors and frames
- Aluminum storefront doors
- Fire-rated doors and hardware
- Closers, pivots and continuous hinges
Door hardware in Cochrane
Supply and installation of commercial-grade hardware from Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba and other major brands.
- Door closers
- Exit devices and panic bars
- Mortise and cylindrical locks
- Hinges, pivots and continuous hinges
Access control & electronic locks in Cochrane
Electronic locks, keypads, card and mobile credentials, and networked access control for offices, multi-unit and commercial buildings.
- Keypad and smart locks
- Card, fob and mobile credentials
- Wireless and networked electronic locks
- Readers, controllers and power supplies
Accessible washroom door kits in Cochrane
Barrier-free washroom locking kits: automatic operator, electrified lock, push buttons, occupied indicator and emergency override.
- Low-energy automatic door operator
- Outside push button to open
- Inside push button to lock
- Electric strike or electrified lock
Traka key management in Cochrane
Traka intelligent key cabinets and lockers that control and record who takes which keys and assets, and when.
- Traka intelligent key cabinets
- Traka asset lockers
- iFob key attachments
- User and permission setup
Perimeter detection systems in Cochrane
Fence-mounted, buried, microwave and infrared intrusion detection for yards, industrial sites and critical facilities.
- Fence-mounted intrusion sensors
- Microwave and infrared beams
- Buried and ground sensors
- Gate and opening protection
Automatic vehicle gates in Cochrane
Slide, swing and barrier-arm gate operators for parking, industrial yards, condos and commercial sites, with access control.
- Slide gate operators
- Swing gate operators
- Barrier arm gates
- Keypads, readers, remotes and intercoms
Turnstiles & pedestrian gates in Cochrane
Optical turnstiles, speed gates, waist-high and full-height turnstiles for lobbies, industrial sites and venues.
- Optical turnstiles and speed gates
- Waist-high tripod turnstiles
- Full-height turnstiles
- Accessible wide-lane gates
Entry doors in Cochrane
Steel, fibreglass and wood entry doors repaired or replaced, sealed and weatherstripped for an Alberta winter.
- Prehung entry door replacement
- Sidelites and transoms
- Weatherstripping and door sweeps
- Thresholds and sills
Interior doors in Cochrane
Interior, closet, pocket and barn doors installed or fixed, including hollow-core to solid-core upgrades.
- Prehung and slab interior doors
- Hollow-core to solid-core upgrades
- Bifold and bypass closet doors
- Pocket doors and pocket door frames
Garage doors in Cochrane
Garage door springs, cables, rollers and openers repaired, plus new insulated doors installed.
- Torsion and extension springs
- Cables, drums and rollers
- Opener installation and repair
- Balance and tune-ups
Locks & rekeying in Cochrane
Deadbolts, levers, high-security cylinders, rekeying and master key systems for homes and businesses.
- Deadbolts and handlesets
- Commercial levers and mortise locks
- Rekeying
- Master key systems
Automatic doors near Cochrane
We also do this work in nearby communities.
Automatic doors in Cochrane: questions
Do you supply and install new automatic doors?
Yes. We supply and install complete automatic sliding and swing entrances, and we add operators to existing doors when the door and frame are in good shape.
How often should an automatic door be serviced?
Busy entrances should have a safety check and service at least once a year, and more often for high-traffic doors. Check the manufacturer's guidance for your operator. We can set up a maintenance schedule that fits your traffic.
Can you add an automatic opener to our existing door?
Usually, yes. Most swing doors in good condition can take a low-energy operator and push buttons. We check the door weight, hinges, frame and lock first, since an electrified lock or strike may be needed so the door can open on its own.
Do you repair brands you didn't install?
Yes. We work on operators and sensors from the major manufacturers, whoever installed them.
Do you work in Cochrane?
Yes. We work in Cochrane and nearby communities including Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks and Chestermere, and across Alberta. Send us the address with your request and we'll confirm scheduling.
Which building code applies in Cochrane?
Cochrane follows the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition, which has been in force across Alberta since May 1, 2024. Barrier-free door requirements are in Section 3.8, Accessibility. Permits are issued by the municipality or the accredited safety codes agency it uses.
Get a quote in Cochrane
Tell us about the door and what you need. Photos, drawings or a hardware schedule help us quote faster and more accurately.
- Phone
- 1 800 716 8955
- contact@hsmcm.ca
- Hours
- Calls and email answered 24/7/365
- Area
- Across Alberta
- Head
- Suite 3400, 10180 101 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S4
- St. Albert
- 175 Carleton Dr, St. Albert, AB T8N 7X9
Helpful to include
- Photos of both sides of the door and its hardware
- A close-up of the hinge edge and any labels
- Width, height and handing if you know them