Storefront Locks: What Small Shops Should Know

Storefront glass doors use different hardware than houses: narrow-stile frames, mortise cylinders and often a push bar on the exit.

Common problems

• Hook bolts that don’t catch because the door has sagged.
• Worn cylinders that only open with the key at one angle.
• Rear exits with a knob lock instead of proper exit hardware.

Fixes

Replacing a mortise cylinder or rekeying it is usually quick. Rekeying after staff changes keeps old keys out. Rear exits often need panic bar installation, and heavy-traffic doors benefit from regular door lock repair.

Growing team?

A master key system or access control saves headaches as you add staff.

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