This time of year is exhausting for a million and one reasons. To-do lists often turn into year-end checklists or New Year’s resolutions, but I have a proposition for you. Instead of your typical goals and resolutions, step out the box. Walk away from your comfort zone and think about your facility’s efficiency in a new way. Say […]
Read moreWhat are you risking by not verifying the integrity of your openings? In a recent article I discussed the complications that arise when architectural plans contain an incomplete door and hardware schedule, but what happens when the specification is completed incorrectly? Although not as easily recognizable, an incorrect hardware schedule can have ramifications just as damaging as […]
Read moreDoor handing is a process explained in each of our departments on a regular basis. The ‘handing’ of a door refers to the direction in which the door swings. Door handing is important for a two main reasons. First, you want to ensure that the door you are installing swings in the proper direction. Second, […]
Read moreYes, you read that right – it’s time to start thinking about the beating your facility will take this winter. Plus, we’re hoping to be the first ones on the “Winterize Your ___” bandwagon this fall. Your snow tires, heating units, and boats aren’t the only things that should be prepared for the cold weather. […]
Read moreI like the look of wood doors, but I am having a lot of problems with their longevity and functionality. What are my options? Wood doors are beautiful, but they can quickly lose aesthetic appeal due to use, abuse, fading, cracking, and warping. They also aren’t always as functional as other door types. The good […]
Read moreHow much time and money could you save by getting it right the first time? Your door schedule is the foundation of your facilities’ physical security – failure to get it right has a negative impact on your bottom line, schedule, and time. From national chains that employ a construction department of 50 people, to […]
Read moreI was having a conversation yesterday about our Electromechanical Solutions department and the challenges the project managers are facing during specification. If our team (who is specifically trained in the fields of electrical and mechanical hardware) is facing challenges – someone with little or no knowledge of the industry is having these issues times ten. What […]
Read moreWhile door and lock maintenance isn’t the most glorious topic, we’re on a mission to get it into the “It’s not pretty but we have to talk about it” category. Many retailers and restaurateurs are heading into the busy season – the last thing you need is for malfunctioning doors and locks to slow you […]
Read moreHardware and construction fails are, by far, my favorite posts to do. Not because I enjoy the serious safety hazards that ensue with horrible hardware, but it boggles my mind that a site supervisor or building manager would sign off on some of these ridiculous [and real] photos. [soliloquy id=”3400″] Have you seen […]
Read moreThe door to my facility is slamming even when used properly. Why isn’t the closer slowing the action of the door? This is a very common problem with doors in high traffic facilities. The cause is most likely one of the following: The closer needs to be adjusted to slow down on the “latch” portion […]
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