Have you ever looked at the exit devices in, say, a garden center or an amusement park and thought, “Huh, wonder how those things aren’t ruined by the rain and snow each year?” No? Just me? Ok. It’s fine. I’ll take it, but since I have wondered that, that’s what we’re talking about today: Weatherized […]
Read moreI’m not a details person. I feel like I’m being judged when I put that out on paper (computer screen?) but we’re all in the trust tree here, right? Because I know this about myself, I surround myself with very detail-oriented people and I write everything down in a paper planner because, really, it’s all […]
Read moreHave 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 moreIs your door hardware specification budget something you have ever scrutinized? What if I told you that the average hardware budget we see on specifications is around $15,000 per building; does that make you want to give it a good once-over? Our team of door and hardware specialists review specifications on a regular basis and […]
Read moreOne of the top concerns we hear from our customers is whether or not the hardware they’ve chosen is going to hold up if the opening are in high traffic areas. Of course, the first thing we do is make sure they have the proper grade hardware installed. That, alone, can save the customer hundreds of […]
Read moreIf you have a hardwired locking device, you have to have a hardware power supply in order to operate the device. If you Google “power supply,” you will come across pages and pages of options, so how do you know what you need? What is a Power Supply? Most devices operate on 12V or 24V. […]
Read moreDid you know that improper door plans could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars? Yes—you read that correctly. If your door plans specify doors and hardware that violate ADA code, you could be fined $55,000-$110,000 per violation. Yikes! And that’s not the only way they can cost you. Here are the top three ways […]
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 moreIn the world of doors and locks, there is a dizzying amount of options when it comes to lock functions. It can be hard to figure out exactly which would work best on a particular door within your facility, especially if your level of experience with doors and locks is limited. (There are a lot […]
Read moreWinterize your hardware, I say? Yup. Your car isn’t the only item that needs a little extra TLC in the winter to keep it in good working condition for the warmer months. Ice, snow, & cold can wreak havoc on your hardware, but don’t worry; there are lots of simple things you can do to […]
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