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panic bars

The Vital Importance of Panic Bars in Commercial Buildings

03/04/2021/0 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

When we’re in the office, we think about deadlines and paperwork. We rarely think about fires and emergencies. But we should.

In 2018, more than 100,000 American commercial buildings caught on fire. These fires killed 85 people and destroyed more than 2.6 billion dollars worth of property. Since 2009, fires have gone up by 26 percent.

One reason fires are rising is because people are growing complacent. They don’t know how to evacuate from a building. They don’t have the tools to stay safe.

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industrial door

How to Install an Industrial Door

02/09/2021/0 Comments/in Blog, Doors, Uncategorized /by AccAdmin

Are you and your company looking for ways to install an industrial door on your building? Perhaps you’re looking to replace the old one that has its shortcomings. If so, then you need to learn all that you can about installing an industrial door for your place of business.

Doing so can provide your entire company with more security from fires and break-ins. It also limits the cost of repairs and maintenance substantially. As long as you install it correctly, you’ll have a door that can last a long time!

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buying door locks

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Door Locks

01/04/2021/0 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

Are you interested in upgrading the security of your building through new door locks? Even just a simple lock can be the difference between your store or business being burgled or protected. According to a survey by Insureon, 8.8% of businesses in 2017 suffered a burglary or theft.

Avoiding burglaries and theft is all about setting up security precautions that deter burglars from even trying. An effective door lock can stop burglars in their tracks, but not all door locks are the same.

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choosing door hardware

6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Door Hardware for Schools

12/03/2020/0 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

In schools across America, doors and entranceways act as the frontline defense against unwanted intruders.

Between 91% and 97% of schools use doors as their primary security system. Often in conjunction with other measures like security cameras and staff identification.

Restricting access to school buildings keeps both staff and students safe.

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Industrial Door Supplies

How to Choose the Best Industrial Door Supplies Vendor

11/09/2020/0 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

With so many suppliers, it can prove tough choosing the right partner to source commercial door supplies.

Choosing a door supplier for your home is relatively straightforward. Most doors come in standard sizes. Resultantly, you can usually head to your local hardware store to find the doors you need for your home.

However, the process of finding the right industrial door supplies isn’t quite as simple. Commercial doors typically don’t come in standard sizes like residential doors.

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Going Public: How to Equip a Public Restroom the Right Way

09/30/2020/0 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

When you’re opening up your business or public building or building a new one from the ground up, you have to put thought into how everything is going to come together.

You may not know what you need until the absence of certain things is staring you in the face. It’s best to be prepared ahead of time.

One place that people don’t pay enough attention to is the restroom. Public restrooms seem like a given at this point. We don’t put much thought into them and how their design and functionality actually matter. Many things are easy to forget.

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Here’s Why You Might Need Anti-Ligature Door Handles

08/31/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

We were both saddened and heartened by the growing use of the anti-ligature door handles we sell. We are saddened because doors have become a tool for suicide. We are encouraged because a product we offer is helping people who are very ill.

The word “ligature” refers to something that binds. Anti-ligature hardware won’t hold a knotted piece of rope, twine, or other binding material.

Is a knot tied to a door handle of grave concern? Yes, it is—especially within the mental health and incarceration communities and families with members suffering from depression.

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door locks

Knock Knock: Five Things to Look for in Industrial Door Locks

08/03/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

The Urban Institute notes that in most retail burglaries, thieves enter through a door or window. Businesses and business districts are mostly unoccupied during nighttime hours, so they make attractive targets.

To make your business a less attractive target, use sturdy door locks and other theft deterrents like bright lights and alarms.

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7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Commercial Door Company

06/30/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

Energy-efficient windows and doors could cut energy costs by 12% nationwide. Otherwise, you’re letting cool air slip from your building. An old door could also pose a security risk or make your workspace feel uncomfortable in time.

Don’t work in discomfort. Instead, find a commercial door company you can trust. By asking these seven questions, you can find the best door company in the area.

Start your search on the right foot with these seven tips!

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Installing Commercial Doors for Businesses

06/17/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

Where would you be without the doors in your office? We’ll tell you where you’d be, you’d be outside your office staring at an inaccessible building!

But there’s so much more to installing commercial doors than just sticking a hole in the wall. Many people don’t consider the intricacies to door installation and end up with a building that simply isn’t up to par or doesn’t function properly at all.

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Industrial Door Knobs 101: How Are They Installed?

05/20/2020/1 Comment/in Blog /by AccAdmin

We all know about the importance of door knobs and what they do to protect our homes. They allow us a quick entrance into the rooms they protect, while also offering reliable protection against any unwanted guests.

However, industrial door knobs are a different matter. Door knobs for industrial doors are made to handle certain needs, and if they aren’t installed properly you could end up creating more problems than solutions.

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Industrial Door Supply

Knock Knock: How Accurate Door & Hardware Can Solve Your Industrial Door Supply Needs

04/13/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

You can find the right doors and hardware for your commercial property. First, you must understand the features that protect workers and customers.

For hundreds of years, lawmakers have created building and fire codes to protect people. The rules ensure that the occupants of buildings remain safe.

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The Complete Guide to Proper Bathroom Grab Bar Placement

03/05/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) says that millions of people over the age of 65 years fall each year, causing sometimes serious jury to themselves. That equates to more than one out of four older people.

Many of those falls happen in bathrooms. And many of those falls could have been prevented if grab bars had been fitted in the bathroom.

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4 Ways To Make Sure Your Public Restroom Is ADA Compliant

02/06/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

Make Sure Your Restroom Is ADA Compliant With These Tips

The Americans with Disabilities Act, often called the ADA, was signed into law in 1990. Since then, it has been revised and added to several times.

The latest changes were made within the last two decades. 2008 saw the term ‘disability’ being more broadly defined so that more people would be protected.

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How to Choose an Access Panel Door

01/20/2020/in Blog /by AccAdmin

There is a lot of history that goes with access panel doors, and in a primary sense, they’ve been around nearly since man existed. They began as simple blockades at the entrance of a cave or a set of guards. Over time they’ve progressed to the metal secured ones we see today.

If you’re not familiar with them, you may be wondering what the heck is an access panel door? What is its use? How do I select one if I need one?

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How Anti Ligature Products Can Increase The Safety In Your Facility

12/04/2019/in Blog /by AccAdmin

When a person loses his sight, no one blames him for being able to only see shadows and not the sharp lines of whatever he is attempting to see.

Mental health patients have just as much of a vision problem as they have a mental health diagnosis. They see the world through tinted lenses.

To keep patients safe, hospitals and clinics rely on anti-ligature hardware. Someone struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts walks into a typical hospital room and sees dozens of dangerous items.

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What are Anti-Ligature Locks and How Do They Work?

11/14/2019/in Blog /by AccAdmin

A person planning to commit suicide will look for any method available. They will scan a room and see potential tools for self-harm where someone else might see a bed frame, a mirror, or a doorknob.

Many suicide attempts take place in mental health or incarceration facilities. As we wrote in an earlier post, 50% of suicides by hanging involve a ligature point lower than the patient’s height. This makes doorknobs and handles a common spot to tie a rope.

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The Importance of Anti Ligature Door Hardware for Patient Safety

10/10/2019/in Blog /by AccAdmin

A 2013 report at the US National Library of Medicin National Institute of Health reports that over 70 percent of the suicides that take place in psychiatry units in the United States occur by hanging.

Since the majority of suicides occur by hanging and the patients typically used doors and sheets as their tools, the report recommended removing the common anchor points and lanyards from the environment of care.

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Anti Ligature Locks

10/02/2019/in Blog /by AccAdmin
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Anti Ligature Door Solutions

10/02/2019/in Blog, Uncategorized /by AccAdmin
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Fire Rated Access Doors

Choosing the Right Fire Rated Access Doors for Your Application

09/10/2019/1 Comment/in Doors /by AccAdmin

If you list the main causes of damage done to business properties, you’ll end up putting fire at the number one spot.

Even if you don’t end up losing your business in a fire, the damage done to your building could be catastrophic if the items in your building aren’t up to code. Having the right fire-rated access doors is one of the best places to start in protecting your business.

Here’s what you should be thinking about when shopping for fire-rated doors.
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5 Best Commercial Door Hardware Trends of 2019

Knock, Knock! The 5 Best Commercial Door Hardware Trends of 2019

08/14/2019/3 Comments/in Doors /by AccAdmin

Do you own a commercial building? Are you looking for the latest in commercial door hardware technology?

As a developer or commercial property owner, you want doors that are secure, durable and energy-efficient.

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How to Reinforce a Door: Everything You Need to Know for Your Commercial Doors

06/26/2019/4 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

In the U.S, burglaries cost businesses nearly 800 million dollars every year.  Most of these burglaries occur when businesses are closed and 58% of them involve forcible entry.

Not to mention, one of every burglar reports gain entry by picking locks or using a key.

This is enough evidence that most doors can be bypassed by nearly anyone planning to break into a business.

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Building Security

5 Physical Building Security Measures Your Company Should Take

06/04/2019/in Blog /by AccAdmin

Did you know that there is a burglary every 13 seconds in the United States?

It’s scary to think about, but your building is at risk of a break-in or theft 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s why, as a business owner, it’s important to ensure that your building is as safe and secure as possible.

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Choosing the Best Door for your Commercial Building

05/15/2019/2 Comments/in Blog /by AccAdmin

For commercial buildings, doors create the first impression that people have of your establishment since it’s the first thing they touch as they enter the building. This is why when designing the building, you need to choose the right door for both the entrances and interior rooms.

Is your commercial building fitted with the right doors?

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  • The Vital Importance of Panic Bars in Commercial Buildings
  • How to Install an Industrial Door
  • 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Door Locks
  • 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Door Hardware for Schools
  • How to Choose the Best Industrial Door Supplies Vendor
  • Going Public: How to Equip a Public Restroom the Right Way
  • Here’s Why You Might Need Anti-Ligature Door Handles

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