As a security professional, you’ll likely be called bent work on aluminum storefronts. Most locksmiths on storefronts involves the subsequent three tasks:
- Re keying the lock cylinders
- Repairing locks and other accessories
- Installing upgrades, typically for electronic access control
Repairs may involve any of the hardware found on storefront doors. While storefronts are metal, they’re usually aluminum which may be a relatively soft and tool-able material. On the opposite hand, the bracing, the size of the extrusions, and therefore the presence of sheet glass create additional degrees of difficulty and concern when repairing or performing upgrades to them.
Storefronts are usually exposed to the weather, on street level, heavily trafficked openings, and poorly maintained.
Some locksmiths have designated mechanics for his or her door work, since door repairs go better with a two-man team because doors are heavy and cumbersome. for several repairs, the door must be faraway from the opening for servicing.
The dispatcher should ask enough inquiries to determine of the task at hand may be a one person re-key or lock repair, or a two man pivot or *concealed closer replacement.