Enclosing a dumpster with a fence and sturdy gate or door makes good business sense on several levels. You don’t want just anyone – or anything – gaining easy access to your dumpster. Here’s why a dumpster enclosure gate makes sense. Reasons to Use a Dumpster...
If you’ve been thinking about installing a security grille or replacing an old one, you’ve probably been weighing the choices of materials and styles. The good news is that today’s security grilles are designed to be tough enough to do the job, but there’s also an...
We’re all used to seeing steel doors on the outside of schools, but nowadays, architects are increasingly featuring steel doors inside. Obviously, it’s the strength of steel that is its main appeal. Steel doors provide an extra layer of security for students in any...
A broken storefront window is a setback on many levels – from insurance, to concerns about security for your property and employees, to scheduling a repair and dealing with the police. You may even have to close your business temporarily and send employees home until...
Commercial office buildings and storefronts are featuring glass more than ever, as builders aim to achieve a sleek, modern and open look. But using glass has some pitfalls, including increasing energy costs from solar radiation. The more windows you have, the greater...
Avoid Gate Opener Breakdowns With Regular Inspections
We take the gate openers to our commercial properties for granted most of the time — until they stop working and we’re forced to find someone to open and close the gate manually. You can’t always prevent a gate opener breakdown, but having it inspected regularly can prevent many problems. Often, breakdowns are caused by moisture or pests getting inside control boxes or by moisture damaging slide gate operators with electronic circuit boards. Always keep control boxes and operators above ground and maintain dry conditions. Check the control box regularly for pests, using moth balls or ant bait to get rid of them.
