In our industry we see a lot of break-ins and robberies. (Hey, it’s the security industry. You can’t expect anything less.) However, it’s overwhelming to anyone who doesn’t see this type of thing on a daily basis. We’re often called by panicked facility managers saying: “My store was just robbed. What should we do?” Because […]
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 moreThroughout many of our blog posts, we commonly refer to hardware grades. This is because hardware grades are among the most important things to consider when you select products. Let me explain it this way: If you were a professional photographer, would you use a disposable camera, a base model digital camera, or DSLR camera? […]
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 moreLast 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 moreFrom extreme droughts out west, to unbearably frigid temperatures in the east, to soaking rains in the Midwest, the weather over the past year has been one for the history books. Now that hurricane and derecho season is upon us, you can add high winds to that list as well. Around this time of year, […]
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 moreBeware: I’m on my “your door hardware specification is SUPER important, please stop neglecting it!” soapbox again. I can’t stress the importance of an adequately specified schedule enough – as seen in prior posts here, here, and here. That being said, I understand you don’t always have time to do a thorough breakdown of every component […]
Read moreWe are having repetitive issues with lever sets breaking– are there preventative measures I can take, or an alternative to the lever sets we’re currently using? 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 […]
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