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Exit Devices: Dogging Options

Exit Devices: Dogging Options

When we refer to dogging an exit device it means holding the latching mechanism retracted. There are several methods to "dog" an exit device, but they can be divided into...

Exit Devices: Dogging Options

When we refer to dogging an exit device it means holding the latching mechanism retracted. There are several methods to "dog" an exit device, but they can be divided into...

Door Hardware Options for Conventional Hinges

Door Hardware Options for Conventional Hinges

Door hinges are the most important part on any swinging commercial door. Without hinges to hang on, the door will not swing. Conventional hinges (often called butt hinges) come in...

Door Hardware Options for Conventional Hinges

Door hinges are the most important part on any swinging commercial door. Without hinges to hang on, the door will not swing. Conventional hinges (often called butt hinges) come in...

Brief Overview: Falcon Cylindrical Locks

Brief Overview: Falcon Cylindrical Locks

Falcon is an Allegion brand that supplies many types of door hardware including door locks, exit devices, and door closers as well as cylinders and keys. Among Falcon's many products...

Brief Overview: Falcon Cylindrical Locks

Falcon is an Allegion brand that supplies many types of door hardware including door locks, exit devices, and door closers as well as cylinders and keys. Among Falcon's many products...

Beacon's Custom Hollow Metal Shop

Beacon's Custom Hollow Metal Shop

Beacon Commercial Door and Lock has an in-house hollow metal shop capable of fabricating custom frames. When a customer needs frames quickly, our shop can press the metal and form...

Beacon's Custom Hollow Metal Shop

Beacon Commercial Door and Lock has an in-house hollow metal shop capable of fabricating custom frames. When a customer needs frames quickly, our shop can press the metal and form...

Door Sweeps vs. Auto Door Bottoms: What's The Difference?

Door Sweeps vs. Auto Door Bottoms: What's The D...

The purpose of weatherstripping, or "gasketing", around a door opening is pretty straight-forward. There are gaps around the door so that the door can be opened and closed without binding...

Door Sweeps vs. Auto Door Bottoms: What's The D...

The purpose of weatherstripping, or "gasketing", around a door opening is pretty straight-forward. There are gaps around the door so that the door can be opened and closed without binding...

What is a Commercial Door Closer Parallel Arm Bracket?

What is a Commercial Door Closer Parallel Arm B...

Commercial door closer manufacturers provide many different styles of door closer arms. Each type of closer arm provides a certain type of control including holding a door open or stopping...

What is a Commercial Door Closer Parallel Arm B...

Commercial door closer manufacturers provide many different styles of door closer arms. Each type of closer arm provides a certain type of control including holding a door open or stopping...