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Crossbar exit device lock down

One problem we find on many panic hardware (exit devices) with crossbars are stripped dog screws, or a housing that is wallowed out.  Instead of replacing the housing or lever  you can just use the Panic Bar Retainer (Quiet Doorman).  

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Truth operator stamped 31545

I have an operator stamped with the number 31545, which operator do you think I have?  My guess is you have the Wi1142, which is a Truth Entrygard Single Pull Awning operator.   The arms should spread 12” across when it

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Truth window part numbers

Many customers call us and want to order 20810, or some other number stamped on there Truth Window Operators.   The numbers you find on your Truth Window Operators are just stamping and casting numbers.  These numbers help us narrow down

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Residential basement stair treads and covers

Vinyl Stair Treads are your best value for basement steps unless your basement is very upscale.  Due to the fact that vinyl stair treads are extruded and rubber stair treads are molded, vinyl stair treads are less expensive.   The other

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Choosing the correct door closer

For us to replace your current door closer we need to know the manufacture and the model or series number.  If your closer has a cover over it, you might have to remove that cover.  Many manufactures do have stickers

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How to fix or replace Toilet Partition Concealed Latches

Toilet Partition Concealed Latches are great when they work, but are tricky to replace.  There are three things you can do when you need to replace them, they are listed below: 1.  Replace your existing concealed latch with the same

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Bleacher Boards and Aluminum Planks

Bleacher Boards is one the most commonly searched items on our website.   We have been offering  Southern Yellow Pine Bleacher Boards for over 35 years. Southern Yellow Pine Bleacher Boards are finger jointed together and are offered as non finished

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Locker hardware handing for handles, door jambs and locks

One of the most confusing problems we encounter selling locker parts and hardware is the handing of the replacement parts.  This should be one of the easiest questions, but we still have quite a few problems.   The diagram below shows

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Toilet Partition Privacy Covers, Strips, Trim

One of the problems with toilet partitions is privacy.  You can see through the cracks between the pilasters and doors, and the panels and pilasters.   We have a newer product called The Privacy Cover.  There are sold in  two 58″

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Chair Glide Measurements

One of the most common errors in ordering chair glides, whether they are Plastic Chair Tips, Rubber Chair and Crutch Tips, Swivel Glides, or Casters is Measurements.   Usually the two most important measurements are Inside Diameter and Outside Diameter.    Inside

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