The school year is almost over and everyone is prepping for finals, so I figured now is the perfect time to brush up on some door and lock terminology. It’s not a secret the door and lock industry is filled with (sometimes confusing) terms that may make your head spin. However, taking it slow will […]
Read moreI feel like, as a whole, the door closer is a really under-appreciated piece of hardware. Without it, doors would be slamming all over the place and making lots of unnecessary racket. So I’m here to give you the lowdown on which door closer may be best for you. Door Closer Basics The closer, which […]
Read moreFor all of the many posts we’ve done covering the topic of exit devices, we have yet to write one that really spells out the different styles and types of exit devices available. Just like most things in this industry, there are a few choices when it comes to choosing an exit device that best […]
Read moreRemember last week when I introduced (maybe re-introduced) you to the nightlatch function? In the beginning, I was discussing how confusing the language of locks can be. Somewhat unsurprisingly, that hasn’t changed in the last week and it hasn’t changed since I wrote about door and lock terminology here, here, here, or here. The only […]
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