The buildings and the hardware
The built environment affects the hardware people keep. Many houses have older wooden doors and frames that shift with seasonal humidity; that translates to misaligned latches, mortise locks that need refurbishment, and strike plates that must be reinforced. Multi-family buildings and apartments use keyed-alike or master-key systems and lighter-weight hardware in common areas, while small storefronts and offices often have commercial-grade exit hardware or surface-mounted deadbolts. That variety means we bring parts for residential cylinders, commercial cores, and retrofit options so the job uses the right type of lock for the door and its condition.