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Commercial Door Hardware For Life Safety
Commercial doors are important to the life safety of those using a building or space. Most general use public buildings and businesses are required to follow certain codes for life...
Commercial Door Hardware For Life Safety
Commercial doors are important to the life safety of those using a building or space. Most general use public buildings and businesses are required to follow certain codes for life...
Halloween Special: Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure
Halloween is only a few days away and this year we wanted to take a look at the difference between fail safe and fail secure when considering electric hardware. Let's...
Halloween Special: Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure
Halloween is only a few days away and this year we wanted to take a look at the difference between fail safe and fail secure when considering electric hardware. Let's...
2 Types of Continuous Hinges
Continuous hinges are made to match the full height of the door. They can carry heavier doors and last a lot longer than standard mortise or butt hinges. Because continuous...
2 Types of Continuous Hinges
Continuous hinges are made to match the full height of the door. They can carry heavier doors and last a lot longer than standard mortise or butt hinges. Because continuous...
5 Types of Door Thresholds
Thresholds can be used at interior and exterior openings. Thresholds are effective at helping to close the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor. Thresholds are most...
5 Types of Door Thresholds
Thresholds can be used at interior and exterior openings. Thresholds are effective at helping to close the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor. Thresholds are most...
How To Determine Strike Plate Lip Length
When a frame has decorative trim on the face of the strike jamb a strike plate may need to have the lip length adjusted. It is important to ensure the...
How To Determine Strike Plate Lip Length
When a frame has decorative trim on the face of the strike jamb a strike plate may need to have the lip length adjusted. It is important to ensure the...
Hinge and Strike Locations on Existing Frames a...
Below is a diagram showing the standard hinge and strike prep locations for several major manufacturers of hollow metal frames and doors. Use these prep locations to help you purchase...
Hinge and Strike Locations on Existing Frames a...
Below is a diagram showing the standard hinge and strike prep locations for several major manufacturers of hollow metal frames and doors. Use these prep locations to help you purchase...