We are an authorized source for commercial hurricane rated automatic doors in Florida manufactured by Record USA.

We specialize in helping Florida Treasure Coast customers in the counties of Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin County on the east coast of Central Florida.

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A new page on the division website for Commercial Door and Access was just added entitled Lock Security and Loss Prevention for details. The new content includes Florida city by county listings from our service area as shown in this excerpt from the new page:

Brevard County, Florida: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Malabar, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay, Port Canaveral, Port Saint John, Satellite Beach, or Titusville

Indian River County, Florida: Roseland, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Wabasso, or Winter Beach

Martin County, Florida: Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Port Mayaka, or Stuart

Saint Lucie County, Florida: including Fort Pierce, Hutchinson Island, or Port Saint Lucie

Read the lock security and loss prevention information linked above, plus you may want to visit our sister site for Florida Treasure Coast locksmith services, also. Our staff of certified technicians are ready to review existing lock security or advise a plan for more in-depth security features including appropriate access control, door or gate controls, and cctv or ip camera systems.

When moving between sites “the look” will be very similar, yet each provides unique content depending on the type of information you require covering Brevard County, Indian River County, Martin County, and Saint Lucie County in Florida.

CDA Solutions, Inc. is the corporate headquarters site for construction, maintenance, and security related news and announcements. CDA Alliance, Inc. provides advice for national service and maintenance customers who need help with Florida projects.

The Commerical Door and Access, Inc. website offers Florida customers commercial doors, access control, and security systems. Their specialty is sales and installation of commercial doors and hardware, handicap and automated doors and gates, IP and CCTV security systems, and maintenance services.

Having the CDA Solutions websites all cms will allow us to easily add new content and advice for our site visitors and customers. Please call us toll free at 1-888-411-2424 or email us from any page with any questions about your next project for commercial construction, maintenance, or security in Brevard, Indian River, Martin, or St Lucie counties in Florida.

Low energy operators (LEO’s) generally do not require the use of sensors and may be used in a variety of ways for handicapped entrances or handsfree access. As far as automatic handicap doors, the three styles are swinging, sliding and folding. Sliding doors are the most popular because of their ease of use for two-way traffic, whereas more swinging and folding doors would be necessary to accommodate the same number of people. The increased popularity of sliding doors is due to greater safety and efficiency developed in recent years.

Handicap commercial doors come in different styles and varieties, and even the openers have different functions. Visit the Commercial Door and Access, Inc. website to view our page on Handicap Automatic Doors and contact our experts on handicap commercial doors so we can help suggest one to suit your needs.

For example, Florida customers call asking for a new lock, to change a lock, or to replace a lock when all they really need is rekey locksmith services. Rekeying means we change just your key without replacing the hardware. By modifying your hardware with a new key, you can often solve the problem for less money without compromising security. In addition, rekey services for your Florida business work well for replacing lost keys, too.

Here’s how it’s done. Our experts at the IR Lock and Door division can help with rekeying if your lock is damaged, the key is lost, or you want to replace keys for security reasons. Our technician will evaluate your hardware and recommend the most cost effective rekey solution. Why spend more if you are in Central Florida and think you need new locks? We service all Florida cities in Brevard, Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin Counties. Contact us by email from any page or call us toll free with questions about our locksmith advice before wasting cash on new locks.

• Commercial Door and Access for door and access control products or services
• CDA Alliance for corporate client information

Our new organization with CDA Solutions, Inc. as the parent corporation will be followed soon with the opening of our corporate headquarters building at 1701 Robert J Conlan Blvd NE #1, Palm Bay, Florida 32905 USA. In addition, we opened a new satellite office at CDA Solutions, Inc., 936 9th Way, Unit D5, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 USA.

We cover Central Florida communities serving Brevard County including Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Malabar, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay, Port Canaveral, Port Saint John, Satellite Beach, Titusville, Indian River County including Roseland, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Wabasso, Winter Beach, and Saint Lucie County including Fort Pierce, Hutchinson Island, Port Saint Lucie, and Martin County for Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Port Mayaka.

Our news and advice blog will cover the following topics: access, advice, camera, cctv, construction, controls, doors, florida, gates, handicap, inspection, installation, locks, lubricant, maintenance, news, products, reviews, safety, security, and service.

Questions about Florida security, maintenance, and construction products or services? Email us from any page or contact us toll free by phone at 1-888-411-2424 or fax at 1-888-411-2457.

Should we use Digital or Analog Cameras?
Digital is the best format.
1. Analog breaks down over time.
2. Analog is bulky and hard to store
3. Analog is more sensitive to the environment
4. Analog camera’s requires they’re own coaxial cable.
5. Analog requires more installation labor.
6. Analog camera’s need to be powered by separate wired power source.
7. Etc.

The list goes on much longer.
Are DVR’s (Digital Video Recorder) the best way to store video?
DVR’s are not the best form of archiving Digital Video.

1. DVR’s are purchased in needed size (16 channels).
2. DVR’s are not easily integrated with other Security Systems.
3. Must use excessive wiring.
4. If you need to move a camera, you need to run a wire all the way to the DVR.

What makes IP Cameras so much better?
IP Network Cameras will Increase ROI (Return On Investment) and they will decrease your TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
1. Reduce labor costs.
2. No need to run separate power.
3. Future support.
4. Better video quality.
5. Smaller cameras
6. Most businesses need to install Ethernet wire for network anyway.
7. Net workable (multiple cameras on one cable).
8. Integrates with Access Control Systems.
9. Accessible from any PC, laptop and many phones.
10. No need for dedicated Security Monitors
11. Monitoring may be done in one location, no matter the size of network.
12. You can add IP cameras 1 at a time, with out updating archiving, into the thousands.

Cameras have come a long way in the past 5 years. The prices of IP Digital Cameras are now comparable to older less efficient cameras. In a few years time all analog systems will be obsolete. The good news is that you can start adding all your IP cameras onto your network and tie in your analog with Digital converters. The Internet access can provide any camera to be viewed by authorized personnel anywhere high speed access is available. You can check on alerts without driving to the location. This saves time, while making the entire process more convenient. Don’t forget it is also safer for your management (even if that is you). With the amount of benefits, there is no other choice. When choosing a system make sure it is a open platform system (IP network cameras) so you can take advantage of all the variety of cameras with all major brands putting all their efforts into this technology you will have more choices and reduced pricing.

Over this series I will help you self-service and maintain your locks. This will help both you, as the customers, and us, as locksmiths.

Lesson one: Lubrication.

There is a constant battle that occurs within any mechanical moving thing. It is caused by two parts that have to move in different directions in close proximity to each other. This can cause the parts to wear down over time, and cause failure. I will help you try to cut down and/or eliminate this problem.

1. Get lubricant. There is a big debate about what type, but we use “J&B; Bros. PB Blaster”. It is a thin penetrating oil. This allows it to creep into areas where heavier lubricants cannot get. We stay away from graphite, and the all too common water displacement oils due to the fact that graphite causes a mess, and the other dries and leaves a sticky residue that causes more problems. Also, try and get one with a tube. This allows you to spray neatly in small areas.

2. Ok, we have our lubricant. Now get a roll of paper towels or an old rag. You will want this especially if you haven’t done this before. Some lubricants stain if left on a surface for too long so you want to wipe up any oops spots quickly.

3. Get a blank key. This will be used to drive the pins all the way up. This insures that you get good lubrication into the lock. You can stop by your local locksmith shop or go to a hardware store and buy one. They are inexpensive.

4. Lets get on the same page here. I’m going to go over some terminology so you are better informed. You will either have a knobset, leverset, or deadbolt on your door. If you have a set that looks like a pitcher-handle, it is what is referred to as a handleset. Every one of these has three basic parts the inside handle, outside handle (normally containing the lock-cylinder) and the strike or bolt. The only other part we are going to worry about right now is the lock-cylinder. Simply put it is where you put the key in.

We will refer to the door in three parts, inside, outside, and jamb.

5. You are ready to spray. First take the tube and put it in the spray nozzle. If you do not have one, take notice where the spray nozzle is and just be careful. Next we are going to start on the lock-cylinder. You want to spray lubricant into the lock for a good two count: One – two – stop. Next take your paper towel or rag and wipe any excess lube of the surface of the lock or door. Now take the key blank you have and run it completely in and out of the lock-cylinder about five times. Notice the grime suspended in the lubricant you pulled out on the key. Wipe the key off and set it aside. Now go to the jamb side of the door. On knob, lever, and handlesets you will have a latch. It is spring loaded and meant to hold the door closed after you shut it. These are also the biggest causes for most lock problems. On deadbolts you will have a bolt. We will address this in a minute.

Now, take your finger and push the latch all the way in. Now take the lubricant and spray in the deepest hole you can see. Once again only for a two count. Wipe off any excess lubricant again, but keep watching, it will seep lubricant for a while this time.

Move the latch in and out with your finger about five times.

On bolts you are going to do virtually the same thing but you will turn the lock to move the bolt. You will have to be more careful as well to get the lube into the lock. There isn’t as much of a hole. You can also make the bolt come out and the spray all sides of it and retract back into the lock as well.

That’s pretty much it. If there are any more places that you see that are sticky, or difficult to operate give them a little spritz with the lubricant. You will want to repeat this process on all of your locks in your home. On most homes this needs to be done at least yearly but we recommend doing this at least every six months. In high salt environments you will want to do this every three months.

Doing this will help you avoid major lock problems and the dreaded late night lockout. It is a simple but necessary process for the well being of your locks.

One example is the common door. Certain considerations need to be addressed when applying access control to a simple door. One of the most important being whether the door in itself provides the amount of security needed for the application. If the door is easily bent, damaged, or bendable this should be reconsidered for the application. Another is safety. If the door is a designated fire exit it needs to allow egress (exit) at all times. Simple ways to determine this is to either look at the fire exit plan, or just look to see if the door has a lighted sign above, or anywhere around the opening. Special considerations need to be taken in to the planning of doors like this.

Convenience is always a good reason for access control. Some businesses have doors that will “Buzz” patrons, or employees in or out from a common area. These can be seen in banks, offices, and after hours convenience stores. I say convenience because these rarely offer true security but more of ease of access so a receptionist, teller, or clerk doesn’t have to open the door manually. This allows for less fatigue and keeps the person who authorizes entry in a safe place.

Another important consideration is credentials. Not passports, or papers, or ranking, but something that says you are supposed to be there. These come in the form of cards, codes, key tags, keys themselves, and even remote transmitters. There are so many different forms it can be staggering. When planning a system you need to figure out how, where, and when the system will be used. An example is if you have a common situation where some ones hands are occupied a RFID system can be used. This uses a reader that is installed in the ceiling and automatically detects the credential that the person has on their person, eliminating the need to pull it out and hold it up to something.

Credentials can carry information on them as well such as, ID numbers, names, departments, and time zones. All of this information is transferred to a host terminal or stored inside the unit and can be reviewed later. This is called an audit trail. An audit trail allows a system to track when someone entered and or exited an area that is controlled. This feature can be handy such as rollcall tracking. This allows a real-time view of where someone is in the building. In industrial applications this can be a life saver. Imagine if a disaster happened in a facility. A muster station is installed in a designated evacuation site. This will allow everyone to check into the station as they come to safety. The administrator can then view who is, and who is not, evacuated from the facility and can direct search and rescue to the areas that are needed immediately.

There are many, many, different reasons for access control, both in business and in residential applications. From convenience to security, there are demands everywhere. There are also many different forms, from automatic gates, to maglocks, to electronic strikes, to pushbutton locks. The forms are endless.

We are happy to help answer any questions that you may have, and tailor a system to suit your needs, no matter the size or scope. From the customer that is thoroughly confused, to someone who knows exactly what they need, we are here to help. We can design, sell, and install, whatever you may need. We also offer programming and data maintenance services to keep you going with little or no need to change codes or assign credentials. Feel free to call us or send us an e-mail with any questions and we will contact you ASAP.