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    Door Closer Types: How to Choose the Right Closer

    Do you need some help with how to choose the right closer? How do you find the one you need out of the hundreds available? Unless you are replacing like-for-like, or have an architect's specification of an exact brand and model, how do you know the best door closer for your facility? Choosing the right door closer depends on so many factors. It can become overwhelming as a landlord or facilities manager to make sure you get the right closer for the right job. And as the responsible person, you have a...
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    A Newcomer’s Perspective on the Architectural...

    I’ve been on a mission to find out how many doors there are in the UK. It’s not easy to come to any sort of accurate number. So I turned to AI for the answer, and not the Architectural Ironmongery (AI) kind.  I asked ChatGPT to devise a methodology in estimating the number of doors there are in the UK, and whilst I won’t bore you with the details of that methodology, here are the numbers it came back with. There are 392.5 million doors in the UK. Approximately...
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    The 6th anniversary of Grenfell marks a year of...

    As we all take a moment to remember the tragedy that unfolded on the 14th of June, 6years ago, our thoughts are with those who lost their homes and the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.  The 6th anniversary of Grenfell falls on a year where we’re beginning to see a welcomed shift in fire safety regulation. Whilst I’m sure we all agree there is still a lot more to be done, regulation and guidance is beginning to move in the right direction as we look to try and prevent events like...
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    Keypad Door Locks - Product Spotlight

    Automatic locking systems restrict access to properties or to certain areas within a facility. Our recent blog on maglocks talks about one type of electronic locking element of those entry systems but here we focus on one option for the part that grants access, a door keypad. Keypads are a modern and convenient way to secure your property. For businesses where multiple employees need access to the...
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    A Guide To Selecting the Right Maglock

    Access control systems are made up of various elements; products that lock the door, operate the door, or provide power to the door hardware. For the locking hardware, there are many types of electromagnetic locks including solenoid bolts, electric strikes, and motor locks. Here we focus on the various options of maglocks and how you can select the one that's right for your facility. Magnetic Lock or Maglock? This isn’t a case of ‘which or witch’, ‘there or...
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    The Importance of Fire Drills

    Fire drills are an important part of any fire safety procedure for a number of reasons; they ensure that staff, customers or any visitors to your premises understand what they need to do if there is a fire, they test how effective your evacuation plan is and they help you to make improvements to any aspects of your fire provisions which prove to be ineffective. The old adage that practice makes perfect is certainly true in this instance. What is a Fire Drill? ...
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    Are Cylinder Locks Secure? 3 Star Euro Cylinders

    Cylinder locks are available in different profiles - euro, oval, rim, and Scandinavian, with different security levels. These can then be fitted with a wide range of different lockcases – mortice sashlocks, deadlocks, escape locks, multipoint locks, rim locks, and even used as a core in a padlock body. There are various security standards, accreditation schemes, rating systems, and building regulations that can apply to door locks in domestic dwellings and commercial premises. Here we’ll focus on TS007...
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    Does Keeping Your Doors Closed Save On Heating...

    Gary, our Managing Director, has been looking into how we can ensure our buildings are as energy efficient as they can be. A smart meter or smart thermostat indicates the cost of heating and hot water but we’re aiming to lower the average cost of our energy bills in addition to monitoring spend across our facilities. We all know the cost of heating has been spiralling out of control, we’re being given advice to fit draught excluders and save by turning your thermostat down even by a degree or two. With...
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