Bathroom locks and doors are a key aspect of any establishment. While it might not be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when it comes to the construction of a new building, there’s no denying that they’re a vital component and a large part of the door and lock industry. However, with public restrooms often […]
Read moreIf we’ve heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times. So many of you invest a lot of time and energy in developing specifications for your buildings, only to find that the products you specify aren’t finding their way into your locations. Talk about frustrating! Unfortunately, substituting products happens more often than you would […]
Read moreWe’ve all been there – you’re running the same ideas in circles and coming up with nothing. I’m not the first, and I definitely won’t be the last, to broach the subject of brainstorming but it’s a necessary evil within every company. We all want to be ahead of the pack when it comes to […]
Read moreRemember last week when I introduced (maybe re-introduced) you to the nightlatch function? In the beginning, I was discussing how confusing the language of locks can be. Somewhat unsurprisingly, that hasn’t changed in the last week and it hasn’t changed since I wrote about door and lock terminology here, here, here, or here. The only […]
Read moreI need to install new hardware on a door, but I’m not sure if it’s fire-rated. How can I find out? It is very important to know if a door is fire-rated before making any modifications to the door. Certain products and door modifications compromise the door’s ability to keep fire from passing through the […]
Read moreThe thought of transferring key systems, while sometimes necessary, is often very daunting. Your blood pressure all but shoots through the roof as you start to ask yourself a bunch of questions: Will the transition be seamless? Will I still be able to get cores and keys to match my existing system? Do I need […]
Read moreAmericans with Disabilities (ADA) code isn’t just wordy, it’s downright confusing – even to the veterans of the industry. First, you have the measurements, then you have all sorts of exceptions, and on top of that you have references to different sections within the code. It will undoubtedly make your head spin. That being said, […]
Read moreIf I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times – the language of the door and hardware industry is confusing! It seems there are constantly new phrases being thrown my way and it’s impossible to keep up with them all, isn’t it? I recently heard one that wasn’t completely new to me but […]
Read moreI’d like to take a break from our regular Trade Show Tuesday posts to spotlight a LockNet employee who has touched the hearts of 180 sick children – yes, you read that right, 180 children. Lena Thornton (on left), veteran Technical Service Representative, started Caps for Carlie with her friend Tonya Bruner in mid-February. One […]
Read moreIt’s LockNet employee spotlight time again! I think this is one of my favorite posts to write, especially when the spotlight is on an employee as fun as Ms. Whitney Perkins. While we’ve all had a chance to get to know her over the last few months, it’s time to share her contagious happiness with […]
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