Last week, Whitney walked you through the ins and outs of mag locks. Mag locks are a great solution for securing doors in certain applications; however, like other locks, if mag locks aren’t properly installed, or if there are other issues with the door, they cannot do their job, leaving the door unsecure. We are […]
Read moreWe 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 moreKeyless entry systems are becoming more and more popular in this digital age. It seems like almost everything these days is keyless, wireless, etc. And while keyless entry systems may be a bit pricier than your average every day lock, sometimes it’s worth it. Today we’ll take a look at the different questions you should […]
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 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 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 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 moreLike I said last week, key systems seem to be top-of-mind for many of you these days. In my last post, we reviewed some questions to consider when switching key system vendors. Today I want to dive into your options for switching between types of key systems. Key Systems – Types of Cylinders As discussed […]
Read moreWe just wrapped up PRSM – and it seems that the hot topic on everyone’s mind was key systems, key systems, and more key systems. We talked pretty in-depth about them during our ten week series on the five critical components of key system management, but today I want to dive further into the process […]
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