We regularly get asked about ADA codes for doors and locks. Sure, you can look at the code book, but if you’re like most, poring over the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes will make you go cross-eyed – especially the door section. There are so many numbers and exceptions that it’s enough to confuse even […]
Read moreCommercial safes are nothing new to the loss prevention world; since being patented in 1835 safes have done nothing but increase in security and presence, which means it’s probably not necessary to spell out the benefits of installing a safe and protecting the valuables of your facility, business or home. Widely considered non-negotiable, commercial safes […]
Read moreKey systems are often times an easily overlooked aspect of facilities and loss prevention. Once they are established, the “plug and chug” mentality can sometimes take over unless there is an “incident.” Unfortunately, this often ends up compromising the integrity of the system. We have had many customers ask us about the best (and easiest) […]
Read moreHow It Started – Caps for Carlie A while back I wrote about the generosity of one of our LockNet employees, Lena Thornton. Lena has been a Technical Service Representative for LockNet since 2007. She and her friend, Tonya Bruner, organized Caps for Carlie in order to collect hats and t-shirts for children battling cancer. […]
Read moreOk, I admit it(proudly). I am one of those “camp kids” that has about ten million stories that start with, “This one time at camp…” I was fortunate enough growing up to spend my summers at Camp Merrie-Woode (the most beautiful place on earth), an all-girls summer camp, nestled in the mountains of North Carolina. […]
Read moreBe it employee theft, safety concerns, or general awareness, there are multiple reasons why organizations need to know if their back of house door is opened. We have received questions from many of you asking: What exit door alarm products can I use that will restrict access to the back of house door and/or alert […]
Read moreDoor hinges are seemingly simple pieces of hardware that are often overlooked and brushed aside as unimportant. Think again, my friends. Hinges are actually quite important and can go a long way in either increasing or decreasing both the security and longevity of your doors. There are a few elements to consider when selecting […]
Read moreAfter months of planning and an exhausting few days of moving, we are excited to announce that LockNet’s warehouse has a new place to call home: 120 Capital Court. Our shipping, production, and purchasing departments are busy settling into their new digs as I write this post. I can all but hear the collective sigh […]
Read moreI can’t believe it. The time has come – I’m working on the final post I will ever write on LockBytes. I’ve grown to love not only the world of blogging and digital media but the door and hardware industry as a whole – I never thought I would utter those words, but alas, you guys […]
Read more“I want to increase the security of my back doors without breaking the bank. What are my options?” When it comes to break-ins, back doors are often the prime target for criminals since they’re not usually in plain sight, therefore the importance of a secure back door ranks really high. You’ll often see many so-called […]
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