Avoid Common lock mistakes

Avoid Common lock mistakes by getting Locksmith Kitchener to help you out. We are regularly called out to new construction projects or remodels towards the end of construction before the new owner is taking over. To Avoid Common lock mistakes we check the whole site. This is a time of transition where the small things on a job are often overlooked and become noticed. Avoid Common lock mistakes by checking  the lock hardware and the keys used for it.

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We will show you some of the common mistakes that are overlooked by both contractors and users when re-moulding or adding buildings. We recommend working with us in advance to save you money by doing it right the first time. Here are some mistakes, examples and ways to avoid them.

Common Mistakes

• Incompatible key ways
• Incompatible hardware        
  

  Avoid Common lock mistakes

• Ignoring user function and access
• Purchasing pre-packed master key systems

Incompatible Key Ways

Incompatible key ways are the most common mistake we see. For example, an existing building uses Russwin cylinders and the keys and the contractor installs Sargent cylinders. In order to get the building back to one key way the customer has to purchase Russwin cylinders. The client ends up purchasing locks twice.

Ways to avoid it

Have the contractor or locksmith the new cylinders to match the existing cylinder type and manufacture.

Incompatible Hardware

Another common mistake we see is installing different manufactures hardware. This can cause incompatible key ways, additional hardware to have on hand for maintenance and additional keys.

Ways to avoid it

Have the contractor or locksmith the hardware to match the existing hardware type and manufacture and/or at least be compatible with the existing system.

Ignoring user function or access

A smaller issue we see is that when new locks are installed the most common function – entry for an office or front door is used. But storage doors that should always be locked and only opened with a key, then need to be replaced.

Ways to avoid it

Discuss the function and use type for each door. The five most common functions are entry, storage, classroom, passage and privacy.

Purchasing Pre-Packed Master Key Systems

This issue is mostly found among multiple building complexes. The contractor normally orders a master key system from the factory with the hardware, per building as each building gets built. But the problem you can have for example, is at a six-building apartment complex the end user has six master keys (s)he has to carry that are not compatible. When if done correctly the user should have one master key because they are managing the whole complex.

Ways to avoid it

Consult with locksmith and user groups to customize master key system to their specific needs.

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These are some of the common mistakes that we find when we are called in to set up a master key system for the final users as they take possession and they are not happy to have to pay for items twice. The simple solution is to consult with us, your locksmith, at the beginning, during and for the final transition of occupying the space.

Ideally, we can order the right hardware and cylinders to match your existing system. Then only pin the cylinders to the master key or user needs – once. Doing the full job right the first time.

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