Monday, April 26, 2010

Close Your Security Gap!

It's an unfortunate fact in today's world: If you leave even the slight gap in your commercial facility's security coverage, someone's going to try to take advantage of it. Especially if that "gap" is the space between an outside door and its door jamb.

That's because potential vandals have plenty of tricks for attacking a door's latch or bolt if they can get at it. But don't worry, at Bill's Mobile Lock, our job to make sure they can't.

We have a number of tried-and-true security solutions that have proven to be effective over the years. On some doors, we can use latch-protection hardware that fits on the door itself and extends to cover the space between the door and the jamb. These guards are available in different styles and finishes, and can even include integrated door handles.

Another option is a high-security strike plate that instead of covering the vulnerable area, reinforces it, while also significantly reducing any space between the door and the jamb.

Just as importantly, Bill's Mobile Lock will also provide you with a high-quality installation and customer service you can count on, day or night.

Check us out at www.billsmobilelock.net or call 734-421-1230.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Summer's Coming: Is Your Pool Gate Ready?

With spring now here in full force, summer can't be far behind. And that means swimming pool season. Of course, before you open the pool for the year—whether you're a homeowner or manage an apartment complex—there's a lot of preparing to do. Routine pool maintenance, stocking up on chlorine, even buying new inflatables might all come to mind—but when was the last time you checked the gate of the fence surrounding your pool?

Most gate-closing systems rely on a simple coil-spring mechanism that can easily lose its closing power over time, as the springs get stretched out from constant use. The result, an unlatched gate, could leave you open to significant liability; worse, it could also lead to an easily avoidable tragedy.

The solution: Locksmith David Mowery has developed a unique "positive force gate closing system" (PFGCS) that uses the same principles as the kind of overhead door-closing arms used in numerous applications around the country.

The positive-force system doesn't rely on coil springs to slam the gate door shut—potentially deforming/damaging the springs—but can be adjusted to pull the door shut efficiently, with just the right amount of force to ensure the gate shuts completely.

But Mowery's big breakthrough was to design his system so that overhead attachment points aren't necessary. The PFGCS can be attached to just about any standard gate, making it suitable for just about any pool fence.

At Bill's Mobile Lock, we can use this new technology to provide you with a safe, efficient gate-closing mechanism that you won't wear down as quickly as standard systems, while providing better peace of mind.

Contact us today to find out more by calling 734-421-1230 or visiting:
www.billsmobilelock.net