When it comes to owning a business, making sure it is secure is something of utmost importance. You have employees that you need to trust with access of the building and to make sure that the building remains secure after they leave the company. That's why you may be deciding between manual and electronic locks as a way to improve security. Here are some tips that will help you make that decision.

Mechanical Locks

There are some benefits to having basic mechanical locks in your office building that still make them worthwhile to have. The locks are going to be much more affordable overall, especially for a larger building where you likely have many locks for different rooms. When you look at the total cost of replacing all the locks, you may find this solution to be the most practical for your budget overall.

The method of using a mechanical lock is also very straight forward and trusted. You use a key to open the door, and that's pretty much it. Of course, this comes with its own downfalls. Keys can be copied, and it's hard to know if an employee has an extra set of keys that you are not aware of. This means that your building may be less secure when someone leaves the company. Also, you will need to bring in a locksmith every time someone leaves the company that had keys, since you'll want to rekey the locks

Electronic Locks

By using electronic locks, you will bypass all of the hassle that comes with mechanical locks in terms of security. Specific people will be given access that can be revoked at any time, and it won't affect other people. This mean you will have peace of mind that your building is secure as soon as someone leaves the company.

Of course, electronic locks lack the simplicity of mechanical locks. There will be a learning curve as you learn how to program the locks and set up users in the system. A locksmith will be able to help you program the locks and key cards at the time of the installation, and if you struggle with these steps afterwards, you can always hire them again to reprogram the locks for you.

Ultimately, the decision comes down to cost and convenience. If you're still not sure about the benefits of electronic locks, reach out to a locksmith, like those at Roland Park Lock And Key, for more info.