Architectural Hardware Services
The Right Hardware for the Right Application
Our dedicated team of experts know that security is not a one-size-fits-all industry, and that each facility will have its own unique needs that need to be met, while also ensuring that the solution fits your brand, your space, as well as your function and maintenance needs.
When you work with SLD, we’ll talk to your chosen representative (i.e., designers, architects, consultants, etc.), about architectural hardware solutions that will suit your needs.
Plus, with over 150 different architectural hardware builders and manufacturers in our network, we can always find the right hardware for the right application.
Don’t Accept Just Any Security Solution
Just because some local vendors may have a ‘readily available option’ for your security needs,
this doesn’t mean it’s the best option for your space.
In fact, many vendors with limited manufacturer access may simply not have the supply of
architectural hardware tools needed to find the most secure, reliable solution for your facilities.
SLD uses a standard appraisal process that accommodates the design intent, the code requirements, and the ongoing maintenance of the space post-construction, so you get the most efficient short- and long-term hardware and security solution for your site.
Reasons to Choose SLD Security
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We Know Architectural Hardware
SLD knows where to get your desired architectural hardware supply, as well as which architectural hardware builders and manufacturers have the best prices and lead times.
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Mitigation on Your Behalf
We save your organization time and energy by mitigating the purchase of theto the most efficient architectural hardware, todesigned to fit the needs of your facility and your team members. -
No More Wasted Resources
Never worry about purchasing overpriced hardware or accidentally choosing hardware that has an extended lead time, which could impact your installation.
Reliable Post-Installation Support
At SLD, we take great pride in providing reliable ‘after the fact’ services for our clients.
We also won’t install systems that can’t be easily maintained by your maintenance department.
Unlike some other architectural hardware consultants that provide generic turn-key solutions,
SLD is here to help maintain and support your security systems, so you can maintain the peace of mind that your facilities are always protected.
Don’t Get Overwhelmed by Commercial Hardware Options
Architectural door hardware can be frustrating to search for, simply because there are so many options available on the market. Most of which achieve the same result.
Be wary about bringing in specialty hardware from overseas. During construction, you may have enough time to wait for the hardware to arrive, but what happens when a piece of hardware fails post-construction? You may be left without proper security systems while you wait for replacement parts.
Consistent Pricing for Long-Term
It’s one thing to purchase an item under a project bundle price, but it’s another to purchase one-off replacement architectural door hardware.
Pricing that you’re givingen during construction will be much more competitive than pricing you’ll get post-installation. Be sure to keep this in mind, because manufacturers often offer project discounts, but don’t provide the same discounts for post-construction maintenance.
This means, you should ask yourself the question: can your maintenance department’s budget afford speciality hardware from companies outside North America? SLD removes this concern through our extensive network of manufacturers.
Another major issue with ordering specialty parts from overseas is that when those parts are unable to be acquired quickly for maintenance purposes, it often results in other readily available hardware
being used to fix the problem.
In turn, this makes the specialty hardware redundant, as they’re slowly removed when failures occur and the items are replaced with parts that are easier, cheaper, and faster to find. What you could end up with is a make-shift solution that functions, but doesn’t necessarily fit with your brand or your space.
At SLD, we take more into consideration than most. We understand how important it is to provide you with solutions that meet not only your design intent and code requirements, but are also easily maintained post-construction.
Don’t Get Stuck with Make-Shift Solutions
