The panic bar was invented by Robert Alexander Briggs in 1892. But that’s not the whole story. He was motivated by a tragic disaster in England in 1883. The panic bar did not make its way into the United States until there were similar disasters on US soil. Discover the history of this essential door [...]
Few things feel as convenient as a working automatic sliding door, which is perhaps why they are so frustrating when they are not working. As customers approach your door they note that the door is automatic subconsciously, and begin to expect a seamless experience. Their frustration when the door isn’t working is amplified by those [...]
Many homeowners or business owners may get confused when it comes to the different types of locking mechanisms. The two most common locks you will run into are the deadbolt and the deadlock. Both locks will require a key in order to unlock, and both can be used as very effective ways to secure your [...]
Despite their name, hollow metal doors aren’t exactly hollow. They have soft door cores which are surrounded by metal plating on all sides. The metal is usually stainless steel. These doors look like they are made of solid metal, but they’re lighter, they’re more affordable, and they’re highly practical for any kind of commercial door [...]
Double doors have a certain elegance. As interior doors in commercial settings, they make their room stand out and feel more important than the surrounding spaces. When they are exterior doors in high-traffic buildings, they may seem more like a practicality, but they can still operate smoothly and look inviting. Commercial double doors need to [...]
You may have run into a few different options for exterior door hardware. Deciding between panic hardware and fire exit hardware may be confusing to some, especially if you don’t know the differences between the two or where one may be more useful than the other. Most of the differences are code related, as some [...]
