Have you ever sat down and looked at your door hardware specification? Fascinating stuff, isn’t it? (Can you sense my sarcasm?) But, if you grabbed a pot of coffee and poured over your specs, my guess is you would notice a few things that needed improvement. We find multiple issues on every review we perform. […]
Read moreHardware specification is something into which many organizations put a lot of time and thought (also known as money). One of the main issues potential customers bring to us is they do not get the products laid out in their hardware specification. They often ask, “Why am I not getting the products listed in my […]
Read moreWhen it comes to commercial doors, specifying the correct types of door hinges is critically important if you want to avoid expensive repairs down the road. Improperly specified hinges is one of the most common issues we find when performing specification reviews. So, this leads to the question: What type of door hinges do I […]
Read moreThe sheer number of broken lever sets we’ve come across over the years is mind boggling. The funny thing is this can be one of the easiest issues to address when it comes to your locking hardware! The first step is troubleshooting – in order to determine if the issue is with the hardware itself, […]
Read moreWhen you think of doors and locks, where does your mind go? For most people, it’s directly to securing entrances, exits, and valuable merchandise – rarely would you think about restrooms. Yet, failure to have the correct doors, locks, and hardware in your facility’s bathroom can cause major headaches ranging from customer complaints, to broken […]
Read moreHardware specification is often left to the architects of new store construction. While there are some who take the time to research and learn about the complexities of our industry, there are many more that don’t. Often times, specification is viewed as a ‘one size fits all’ application and the intricacies of your facility and […]
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