When it comes to spec reviews, you might be thinking, “Oh, that’s the easy part! You just get to go through your facility and revel in the beauty of all your hardware choices!” Well… if it were only that easy and went that smoothly, then you, my friend, would be in business. Unfortunately, time and […]
Read moreWith the kids back in school, the amount of germs on little hands is on the rise. As simple as it is to wash your hands, more often than not you have to pull a door handle or depress a lever handle in order to exit a restroom. It’s one thing to clean your own […]
Read moreIf there’s any topic that we’ve covered extensively here on LockBytes it’s definitely key systems. It’s such a hot topic and is easily our number one inquiry at trade shows. A large portion of the facilities interested in implementing a new key system often have many of the same questions. Most notably, the Facility Managers […]
Read moreIf you ever click on those articles that boast something like the “Top 23 Most Fascinating Gifs!” you’ve probably seen the one where it shows the inner workings of a lock. Maybe it’s just me, but I can watch the gif repeatedly because it’s just so dang satisfying to watch those pins pop into place […]
Read more“When implementing the initial key system in a new facility, should I go with standard cores or interchangeable cores? What’s the difference?” Deciding on what type of core to use in a new facility is like almost everything else in the construction industry and based on each individual facility’s needs. Before deciding which type of […]
Read moreHere at LockNet we get the opportunity to work with technicians far and wide. Our TSRs talk to them on a daily basis and really get to know many of them on a much more personal level. Since our techs are an integral part of our company, we thought it was important that we show […]
Read moreWith the tragic increase in school shootings over the past few years, a great deal of focus has been placed on exactly how we can make our schools safer. A lot of this conversation begins with the basic topic of security. What types of locking devices or other means of security could schools employ that […]
Read moreThe term “mag lock” might seem pretty self-explanatory – a magnetic lock. However, mag locks actually consist of an electromagnetic lock that is only operational with power applied. Battery backups are very necessary, especially if the mag lock is the only thing securing your door. With so many locks to choose from, it’s important to […]
Read moreIf you live in a hurricane-prone area, you’re no doubt familiar with hurricane-rated doors, especially if you’re a facility owner. In light of the damage that Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina inflicted in Florida and Louisiana, code officials cracked down on the specifics for buildings that stand in high wind areas. The Florida Legislature actually came […]
Read moreWe manage a lot of projects for our customers, and a common one is upgrading exit hardware. One of the first questions we are faced with by our customers is: “Does my facility need a panic bar or an exit bar?” Aesthetically, it can be fairly easy to confuse a panic bar and an exit […]
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