Lately I’ve talked a lot about brand identity and how you can incorporate it into your door and hardware specification, by using upgraded architectural hardware. There is a common misconception within our industry that the words ‘unique’ or ‘custom’ always includes a hefty price tag. While there are instances where this is the case there […]
Read moreHardware must be meticulously specified and maintained in order to perform as intended in the event of an emergency. However, often times, people compromise properly configured egress systems by adding in convenience features designed for more frequent non-emergency usage. The IBC requires exit signs, directional signs, and “NO Exit” signs to provide occupants with sufficient […]
Read moreThe International Building Code is anything but easy to read, which makes sifting through section after section of code requirements a daunting and confusing task. We hope this “condensed” section on the requirements for electromagnetic locks will help ease the headache of code reading. IBC 1008.1.4.4 Access-Controlled Egress Doors Allowed in use groups – A, […]
Read moreWith Father’s Day rapidly approaching, we wanted to wish a happy Father’s Day to the father of the oldest known lock. The inventor’s name is not known, but the oldest one found by archeologists dates back 4,000 years to the Khorsabad Palace ruins near Nineveh. It used a large wooden bolt to secure the door and had […]
Read moreAt LockNet, we’ve seen some genius temporary hardware fixes by both our customers and the locksmiths we partner with because there are times when the number one priority is to simply secure the store, keep your patrons safe, or get the doors open to start the day. We applaud you guys for your ability to […]
Read moreThere are a million and one things your store managers and personnel use throughout their shift. One of the most commonly used is the store safe. We trust our livelihoods to these metal boxes, but have you ever stopped to think about how they work? This YouTube video does a great job of covering the basics […]
Read moreWe partner with a plethora of industries ranging from restaurant and retail to pharmacies and medical facilities, and our customers’ knowledge of door and lock hardware varies as much as their industry focus’. Not everyone is understands the different types of locks and their applications, and when we are performing a specification analysis with our […]
Read moreI have the honor of wrapping up our first series on door and lock terminology here on LockBytes. So far I think it’s been a success. What do you guys think? I’m closing out this knowledge filled quest with a few items of hardware and some common door and lock terminology that we think will […]
Read moreWhat’s next in our quest for door and lock terminology knowledge? Closers, deadbolts, mag locks, and vertical rods. Closer Controls the closing speed of doors. When properly adjusted, they avoid slamming, reduce door and frame damage, and make the door easier and safer to use. There are two types of closers: Surface Mounted: These are […]
Read moreLet’s talk about some hardware on this journey for knowledge, shall we? There are countless different options for the many pieces of hardware on your commercial doors. We’ll explore some of the door and lock terminology that seems to be easily confused. Double Door Coordinators ‘Coordinates’ the sequence of doors closing Usually used for fire […]
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