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Home PageRobert D Drake2023-01-23T14:09:48-05:00
Just yesterday I was talking with a class about prepping existing frames for electric strikes.  I'm not an installer, but something seems off here.  What do you think?

FF: Electric Strike Prep

Just yesterday I was talking with a class about prepping existing frames for electric strikes.  I’m not an installer, but something seems off here.  What do you think?

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In the next episode of Paul Timm's podcast - The Changing Face of School Security, Bill Bryson and John Connolly, school technology leaders, share insights on school safety.

Podcast: The Changing Face of School Security 20

In the next episode of Paul Timm’s podcast – The Changing Face of School Security, Bill Bryson and John Connolly, school technology leaders, share insights on school safety.

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Steve Wertman of Allegion sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photo, and I don't know whether to laugh or cry.  Just kidding...I'm crying.  The photo was taken in a state office building.

WW: State Office Building

Steve Wertman of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photo, and I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.  Just kidding…I’m crying.  The photo was taken in a state office building.

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Today's Quick Question: Our doors have trouble closing every time the weather changes and it’s making our AC work overtime. Is there any way we can avoid adjusting each door every season?  

QQ: All-Weather Closer Fluid

Today’s Quick Question: Our doors have trouble closing every time the weather changes and it’s making our AC work overtime. Is there any way we can avoid adjusting each door every season?  

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I have an article in the Summer issue of Life Safety Digest, that covers the code requirements for controlled egress locks in health care units where patients require containment.

Life Safety Digest: Controlled Egress Locking Systems in Health Care Facilities

I have an article in the Summer issue of Life Safety Digest, that covers the code requirements for controlled egress locks in health care units where patients require containment.

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I received today's Fixed-it Friday photo from John Fuentes of Treanor Design, and we have a question for iDigHardware readers.  What's the reason for the atypical hinge locations on this cruise ship door?

FF: Cruising

I received today’s Fixed-it Friday photo from John Fuentes of Treanor Design, and we have a question for iDigHardware readers. What’s the reason for the atypical hinge locations on this cruise ship door?

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Specifying panic hardware for gates and doors where it would be exposed to the weather has always been a challenge, but now there is a new option - Von Duprin Outdoor Defense!

Von Duprin Outdoor Defense Option (OUT)

Specifying panic hardware for gates and doors where it would be exposed to the weather has always been a challenge, but now there is a new option – Von Duprin Outdoor Defense!

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I've done a fair amount of traveling, and I've seen a lot of door problems worldwide.  Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photos from a recent stop in Amsterdam.

WW: All Around the World

I’ve done a fair amount of traveling, and I’ve seen a lot of door problems worldwide.  Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today’s Wordless Wednesday photos from a recent stop in Amsterdam.

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Join the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools’ (PASS) third annual School Safety Summer Camp: a three-part webinar series presented by experienced speakers in school safety.  The sessions are free!

PASS: School Safety and Security Summer Camp

Join the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools’ (PASS) third annual School Safety Summer Camp: a three-part webinar series presented by experienced speakers in school safety. The sessions are free!

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