We walk through doors countless times a day. Unless you’re like us, you’re probably not paying attention to all of the components that come together that actually make a door a door. However, as the saying goes, “The more you know…” Knowing the various parts of a door will benefit you in case something is […]
There have been quite a few advancements in electromechanical locks in the last decade, namely in wireless locks. Wireless locks are a hot commodity these days as they cut down on one of the major hassles of installing an access control system – wiring. Why Do People Want Wireless Locks on Exterior Doors? Most access […]
Have you ever sat down and looked at the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) code book? My guess is that you haven’t pored over all 279 pages. It’s enough to make anyone go cross-eyed – especially the door section. There are so many numbers and exceptions that it’s enough to confuse even the veterans of our […]
The most popular way to electrify an opening for access control remains the electric strike, but is it the best way? Electric Strikes in Fire-Rated Openings For stairwell openings that must be unlocked in the event of a fire yet positively latched, the answer is simple: one must use an electric lock (or exit device […]
We regularly get asked about ADA codes for doors and locks. Sure, you can look at the code book, but if you’re like most, poring over the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes will make you go cross-eyed – especially the door section. There are so many numbers and exceptions that it’s enough to confuse even […]
Commercial safes are nothing new to the loss prevention world; since being patented in 1835 safes have done nothing but increase in security and presence, which means it’s probably not necessary to spell out the benefits of installing a safe and protecting the valuables of your facility, business or home. Widely considered non-negotiable, commercial safes […]
As I was editing this week’s newsletter I came across a pretty awesome number. 117. By itself it isn’t all that impressive of a number, but when you add meaning, its wow-worthiness increases ten-fold. My marketing second-half, Katie, and I wrote 117 blog posts in 2013. 117! Maybe I haven’t achieved my intended shock and awe effect; […]
Commercial safes are nothing new to the loss prevention world, since being patented in 1835 safes have done nothing but increase in security and presence. Which means it’s probably not necessary to spell out the benefits of installing a safe and protecting the valuables of your facility, business or home. Widely considered non-negotiable, commercial safes […]
I 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 […]
This title would have read – Things Your Architect Doesn’t Know Won’t Tell You – because it’s more likely to be true. But I don’t know how to make strike through text in the title. (If you DO know how, be a gem and leave it in the comments!) Your job is complex – I get […]