🔐 OLD BUILDING VIRO LOCK PROBLEMS – WORN KEYWAYS, KEYS STUCK, JIGGLING KEYS, DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY Many older apartment buildings still use older lock systems such as Viro-style locks and similar older mortise cylinders. Over time, one common issue happens: the keyway becomes larger than normal due to years of wear and key copies. […]
🔐 UNDERSTANDING DOOR BACKSET MONTREAL– 2 3/8″ vs 2 3/4″ 🔐 🔐 DO YOU KNOW YOUR DOOR BACKSET? (IMPORTANT DETAIL MOST PEOPLE MISS) Many clients don’t realize that when installing or replacing a lock, one small detail makes a big difference: the backset. 👉 What is a backset?The backset is the distance from the edge […]
🚪⚠️ Locksmith Montreal Electric Strikes: What Most People Don’t Understand ⚠️🚪 Not all electric strikes are created equal — and this confusion can cost you your security. Many people only look at static strength, but the real number that matters is dynamic force. 👉 What’s the difference? Static force (lbs) = pressure the strike can […]
🔐 Upgrading Montreal Building Main Entrance Security with Modern Access Control Systems (No Electric Strike Solution) 🔐 Main Entrance Door Security Upgrade – Magnetic Lock Systems vs Electric Strike Systems In modern multi-unit residential and mixed-use buildings, securing the main entrance is one of the most critical responsibilities for property owners and managers. The entry […]
🔐 Electric Strike Failure After Break-In – What You Need to Know 🔐💥 After a Break-In or Forced Entry – Why Electric Strikes Fail 💥🔐📍 Montreal & Surrounding Areas – Shay Locksmith After a break-in or forced entry, one of the most common failures we see is a damaged electric strike. Today’s intrusions are not […]
🔐🚪 BROKEN ELECTRIC STRIKE AFTER BREAK-IN? HERE’S WHY… 🚪🔐 After a break-in or forced entry, one of the most common failures we see is a broken electric strike. ❗ Important to know:Electric strikes damaged by force or abuse are NOT covered under warranty. ⚠️ LOW-COST ELECTRIC STRIKES ($200 and under)• ❌ No warranty• ⚙️ Weak […]