Jun 12, 2017
Door Hardware

Our discussion on the door hardware basics concludes with this final article which will cover part 4: protecting the door. Protect The Door Hardware that will protect a door is crucial for the longevity and endurance of the door in the opening. Protecting the door can also protect the building and individuals going through that opening....

Jun 5, 2017
LCN Parallel Arm 4040XP Closer

So far you've learned about the first 2 door hardware basics that must be covered for a door to function properly: to hang the door and to secure the door. The next step in meeting the 4 basic needs of a door is to control the door. Control The Door Controlling the door mostly deals with what happens to the door after it has been...

Jun 2, 2017
Schlage ND Locks

We began this four part series briefly reviewing the 4 basic functions of door hardware: To hang the door To secure the door To control the door To protect the door We previously covered the first function that needs to be taken care of before anything else which is to hang the door. In this article we will cover the next...

May 30, 2017
Door Hardware

Door hardware serves 4 basic purposes or functions. The 4 basic door hardware functions are: To hang the door To secure the door To control the door To protect the door In this article we will cover the first basic purpose of hardware: hang the door. 1. Hang the door Doors will not be able to open and shut if they...

May 24, 2017
overview

Division 8 in construction covers doors and windows in a project. Doors provide access, security, control, and safety to the occupants of a building. Windows can provide added light to a building as well as provide security and visibility. Doors and windows add an aesthetically pleasing architectural finish, a life safety function, and...

May 19, 2017
Door choices

Welcome to the Beacon Blog! Here we will post helpful information and answer questions from visitors. Division 8 doors, frames, and hardware can be a complicated subject. We hope to post things that will not only help our customers but anyone interested in the industry and what we do. Beacon Metals, now Beacon Commercial Door &...

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