For commercial door lock replacement to be successful, several factors such as security and key control need to be considered. Without accounting for these factors, you are likely to spend money on lock and key products you cannot use, should not use, or do not provide what you need. Vegas Valley Locksmiths offers helpful commercial door lock considerations below.
Rekeying Locks
When you need to change the locks on your business premises, commercial door lock replacement is not always the only or best option. A less intrusive and more affordable alternative is to rekey your existing locks. The main difference between rekeying or replacing locks is that rekeying utilizes all of your existing hardware, including the lock cylinder. In simple terms, rekeying a lock changes only what key will work in the lock. Rekeying is ideal in instances where a key has been lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised. In these situations, it is time to change the locks in a way that invalidates all currently working keys. Rekeying achieves this goal. It is also optimal when you wish to make multiple commercial locks work with the same key. Although, it should be noted this is only possible when the locks are the same makes and models to begin with.
Security of Door Lock
Security is the primary reason for installing or replacing a door lock. It is important to make sure you consider how your lock is protecting your premises when undergoing a commercial door lock replacement. You want to deny access to all unauthorized parties and also prevent criminals from successfully carrying out a forced entry. You need locks that defend the interior of your business premises against these attacks.
Key Control in Your Business Premises
Besides the lock’s physical construction, it can also provide better security through key control. It is vital that only authorized employees have keys. Some high-security locks use proprietary key technology, which makes it extremely difficult for unauthorized copies to be made. If you wish to take office security seriously, you need a plan for key control with your commercial door lock replacement.
Ease of Egress
Points of egress refer to the exits of a structure. In the case of commercial buildings, many local and city ordinances require emergency exits which means you must be sure that your commercial door lock replacement adheres to this law. For example do not add a keyed cylinder where there should only be a quick thumb turn locking mechanism, in order for someone without a key, to exit quickly.
Do Commercial Locks Get Worn Out? How Long Should They Last?
Commercial grade door locks are built to withstand much more use than residential grade locks. However, each time you use a key or turn a handle, internal components are being stressed and over time this stress will result in damage. Commercial locks use stronger internal parts so that they can be used more without breaking. Vegas Valley Locksmiths recommends you choose high quality door locks stronger metal parts rather than inexpensive, inferior locks with low quality metal or plastic parts.
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Hiring a Vegas Valley Locksmiths for your commercial door lock replacement saves you time, money and hassle. Any questions you have can be answered by our professional technicians, and you can trust that you are not sacrificing quality for what may be perceived as savings. Call Vegas Valley Locksmiths today!
