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What to Consider Before Duplicating Your Office Keys

Each of us, at least once, has forgotten or lost our keys somewhere. Therefore, creating a duplicate to resolve this problem is quite reasonable. However, if we are discussing duplicating office keys, this is a completely different matter. After all, for business owners, the security of their facility is crucial. No one would want the keys to their office to end up in the wrong hands. Yet, sometimes you cannot do without duplicating keys. For example, the old key was lost. Or when your staff is growing and you need to give keys to new employees. So how do you make duplication safe? Sure Lock & Key is ready and happy to answer all of your questions, dispel your doubts and tell you everything there’s to know about commercial key duplication.

What is a thumb-turn lock

There are different types of locks out on the market today. It might be quite difficult to differentiate between all of them and decide which one you need. Many people have no idea what a thumb turn lock is, even though most of them probably have it in their house. Let’s find out what thumb turn door locks are and how they function. This type of lock is suitable for both internal and external use. An interior thumb turn lock can be opened and closed only from the inside of the room. Basically, most of them don’t have any keyhole outside, only a thumb turn inside. Most people use this type of lock for their bathrooms and sometimes bedrooms. Thumb turn locks used for external doors require a key to operate on the outside and a knob on the inside. When you want to unlock it, you’ll need to rotate the knob counterclockwise and vice versa.

What is a key fob for House

In recent years, the security industry has developed a lot. So, many people choose to use the newest technological devices to secure their properties instead of traditional ones. For example, keyless entry systems are slowly taking over traditional mechanical locks. They’re really easy and convenient to use. You don’t have to carry a bundle of keys around. These locks can’t be picked, which makes them even more secure. However, as these systems are relatively new, many people are not fully aware of how they work. So, there arise some questions for locksmiths on this subject. Let’s look at the top FAQs about keyless entry systems people might have and find the answers together. Sure Lock & Key will gladly assist you with that!

How often to rekey a commercial lock

You've probably changed your locks at least once in your life. For example, when you moved to a new place, or someone broke into your home. In situations like that, leaving your old locks decreases the security level. Replacing all your locks might be quite expensive, so you may consider rekeying. It's the process of replacing some pins in the lock and changing the key. This service is a popular option, which is why more people want to know how it works. Probably, the most common question is – how often residential rekeying and commercial rekeying should be performed. Sure Lock & Key is ready to answer this question and provide you with any additional information you require. Also, we provide all kinds of locksmith services, so we'll gladly rekey your locks.

Complete security for industrial complexes

The security industry has developed drastically in the last few years. Combined U.S. private and public sector spending on security is projected to exceed $1 trillion in the coming decade. Experts compare this trend to Cold War military spending. Security systems are required in all industrial areas, especially those with a high risk of intrusion and information leakage. If you're considering installing a security system, you've come to the right place. Sure Lock & Key has extensive experience and expertise in installing security systems and offers efficient security systems maintenance for all industrial facilities.

Security tips for summer rental properties - your main targets

Most people pay a lot of attention to their home security, as they want their house to be their safe haven. What about rental properties? Usually, security in rentals is much weaker because people stay in these houses for only short periods of time. However, just because you’re staying somewhere for two weeks, it doesn’t mean that you should neglect your security. Let’s not forget that there are risks everywhere, and unfortunately, you can also be a victim of a burglary while you’re on vacation. They might target you because you’re not a local resident in the area and assume that you’re not too concerned about home security. However, when you’re on vacation, security is essential. You wouldn’t want to deal with thieves and police instead of chilling on the beach, right? So, there are a few ways to improve vacation safety and protect your rental property. As a professional locksmith company with 35 years of experience, Sure Lock & Key is ready to provide you with valuable information about this topic. Follow this blog post and learn how to make your summer rental property a lot safer.

What kind of locks must emergency exit doors have

Emergency doors are made to help people escape danger in case of an emergency. If there is a fire, flooding, or a gas leak, people need to be able to get out of the building quickly. A proper exterior door lock is essential because this mechanism allows you to exit through the door quickly. But which lock is the best for the emergency exit door? Should it be a classic mechanical lock or an innovative exterior digital door lock? Are there any details you need to pay attention to during the installation process? You can find information on the internet, but you never know if it’s accurate. Sure Lock & Key has 35 years of experience in the locksmith and security industry and in this article, we will gladly provide you with all the answers to these questions. Are you ready to find out more? Then please keep reading!

What Is A Commercial Locksmith

If you recently became a business owner, then you need to learn who a commercial locksmith is, and how this person can help you. Or maybe you have just decided to start a business, then it won’t harm to learn a little bit more about commercial locksmiths and the benefits they can give you. We in Sure Lock & Key want to answer your questions about this type of locksmiths to help you make up your mind, so you will be able to choose the right one for your business.

A Guide To Understanding A Master Key System

Everyone agrees that security is a key. Being a locksmith, we can seriously increase your home or business safety in different ways. But there is one method we like especially, and all our customers who use it give only positive feedback about the advantages they got. We’re speaking about the Master Key System or Master Lock System. If you’re wondering how to simplify the access and reduce the risk of burglary at the same time, you probably should keep reading. Sure Lock & Key is always here to help, to protect, or to provide you with the information you need!