When it comes to keeping a business secure, many people immediately jump to high-tech solutions such as camera networks and alarms. While these tools are definitely a great help, it’s important not to neglect the low-tech aspects, either. For instance, you can significantly increase your business’ security by upgrading your doors and making sure that they are equipped with high-quality commercial door hardware. In this article, our team at A. L. Odom Locksmiths, Inc. will go over what makes commercial door hardware different from the residential kind so that you can see why it matters for your business.
- Durability – One thing that sets commercial door hardware apart is its higher durability. Businesses, even relatively small ones, receive far more visitors and foot traffic than private homes, and the hardware on their doors needs to be able to stand up to this heavy use.
- Security Mechanisms – Another difference between residential and commercial doors, and therefore residential and commercial door hardware, is that they use different security mechanisms. Businesses tend to use electrified locks, keyless entry, and other systems that private homes typically lack, and they need the right door hardware to suit these systems.
- Code Requirements – Lastly, commercial door hardware has to meet a greater number of code requirements than the residential variety, including increased regulations on fire safety, and the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our team offers the right hardware and expertise to keep your business up to code on all these fronts, and we encourage you to give us a call to learn more.
