Bathroom locks and doors are a key aspect of any establishment. While it might not be at the forefront of everyone’s minds when it comes to the construction of a new building, there’s no denying that they’re a vital component and a large part of the door and lock industry. However, with public restrooms often […]
The issue of restroom vagrancy is popping up far too often for us to ignore. Even though we discussed urban bathroom lock solutions last year, the vagrants and drug users seem to be hitting the streets and finding our restrooms again. Many establishments, particularly restaurants, need to provide restroom access to their customers, but in […]
I always love New Year’s Day – it’s a fresh beginning. Many of us make resolutions (let’s be honest – they only last for a few weeks) with the intention of improving our life in some fashion. Instead of sticking with the cookie-cutter resolutions that we never fulfill, I challenge you to make some resolutions […]
Panic bars? Same as exit bars, right? That’s what I always thought. (To be honest, I probably never thought about panic or exit bars before working here, but I definitely thought they were the same thing.) Well, I have some news. There’s actually a difference and I’m here to let the world* know. Exit Bars […]
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. […]
In this edition of the Employee Spotlight, I’m here to introduce you to Miss Mallori Pedone. Mallori is one of the many new faces at LockNet and has been with the company since March. She’s a Project Coordinator in the EMS Department. She works side by side with both Mr. Michael Blanton and Mr. Eric […]
Officially, hurricane season is nearly upon us. Unofficially, the recent close call of Tropical Storm Ana is a stark reminder that it’s critical to ensure you have hurricane hardware installed on exterior doors in storm-prone areas. While hurricane hardware looks similar to standard hardware, there are a few major differences. What Makes Hurricane Hardware Windstorm-Rated? […]
With the tragic increase in school shootings over the past few years, a great deal of focus has been placed on exactly how we can make our schools safer. A lot of this conversation begins with the basic topic of security. What types of locking devices or other means of security could schools employ that […]
With so many locks available, it’s important to do a little research when it comes to choosing the types of locks you want in your facility. All locks, while having the same purpose of locking a door or a safe, are suited for a particular type of facility. This post discusses the ins and outs […]
I’m new to the industry and door hardware mounting heights seems to be Code 101. I’ve only found a handful of useful articles online but they’re scattered in a few different places and regularly contradict each other. What’s the no-nonsense version of door hardware mounting heights? You are not the only person with this problem! […]