Trends affect the design of doors and windows, just like anything else. One of the most significant trends in door and window design is daylighting – that is, quite simply, allowing daylight in the interior of a building or home. The impetus behind this trend is to...
Fire-rated doors, also known as fire-resistant doors or simply fire doors, can help contribute to your safety and peace of mind, and in some commercial settings are mandated by building codes. Public buildings and commercial facilities are required to have fire doors...
A lot is still unknown about COVID-19 as far as its viability on surfaces. We’ve learned it’s extremely contagious when people cough, sneeze or talk, as droplets of moisture are propelled outward and carry the virus into another person’s face. Like other viruses, it...
Thinking about enhancing security, or getting new signage, for your business’s restrooms? We can help. Restroom signage might not seem to be an especially challenging topic. But a state law signed in 2016, the Equal Restroom Access Act, makes the rules for restroom...
Updating the paint on your building’s exterior can be a challenge for the small business owner. You want to show you’re riding the trends, but you’re afraid of shelling out a lot of money for a brilliant and bold effort that turns out to be a mistake. Your Demographic...
Don’t Skimp on Commercial Door Hardware at Your Business
All door hardware is not created equal; commercial door hardware is different that residential door hardware. For your business’ door accessories, you need a certain level of quality and that might not be necessary for the doors on your home. Commercial doors are meant to provide a reasonable level of security, so they need the proper hardware to be effective. All the hardware for your business’ door – locks, hinges, bars and knobs – should be tamper-proof and durable. And for maximum security, talk to your local door service company about upgrading to an automated access control system.