David Bolton Through-Bolt vs. Sex Bolt for Exit Devices: Which Fastening Method Belongs on Your Door Two Ways to Anchor an Exit Device -- and Why the Choice Is Not Interchangeable This article explains the practical difference between through-bolt and sex bolt (also called barrel bolt or Chicago scre... door hardware fasteners exit devices fire door hardware installation panic hardware Aug 3, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton The SVR Top Strike Alignment Problem: Why the Top Latch Misses After the Frame Is Already Set Why the Top Strike Is the Most Mislocated Component on a Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device This article is for commercial contractors, facility maintenance crews, and hardware coordinators dealing with... door hardware exit devices installation panic hardware surface vertical rod Jul 7, 2026