Offline vs. online: The facts about smart locks for apartments
Allegion has posted a useful infographic for facts about smart locks for multi-family. Despite the growing demand for keyless apartment entry, there still seems to be some hesitancy in the market to adopt electronic door locks. From conversations during the…
Close Before You Doze
Underwriter’s Laboratories website https://closeyourdoor.org shows how during a fire, closing the door could have a potentially life-saving impact. With many resources, examples, and informative articles on the impact of closed doors on fire and life safety, it’s a must-view for…
Introduction to Republic Doors & Frames
For a great overview of hollow metal frames, doors, and applications, in addition to Republic specifications, check out the 1-hour online event below. Attendees can ask questions throughout the presentation to get the latest answers and information from Leon Starks,…
Select Hinges: The Five Most Common Types of Door Hinges
In this blog post by The Hinge Guys at Select Hinges, they discuss the options related to: Butt HingesConcealed HingesContinuous HingesPivot HingesStrap Hinges…And Other Considerations When Choosing a Hinge Do you need to replace a worn-out door hinge? Or are…
Door Security + Safety Magazine – May 2022
In the May 2022 Issue: Balancing Fire Safety and SecurityDEVIN BOWMANThe value of a system-based approach to school protection. Lockdown Options for School SafetyBRIAN MOSESThe transition from traditional mechanical locks to electronic access control is revolutionary. United for a Common…
UL – The Basics – Hager University
Have you seen UL labels and want to know what they mean? It’s important! Check out a new lesson on Hager University called “UL – The Basics”. You have probably seen the UL mark on many of the products you…
10 Overtur Tips for the Integrator and Security Community
Friday, May 20thSecurity in 30 | 10 Overtur Tips for the Integrator and Security Community12:30-1:00PM EDT Presented by: John Hamilton, DAHC, EHC, CFDAI, CPP, PSPO; Overtur Customer Success Lead for Integrators, Allegion If you are in the business of Electronic…
Fire Doors Save Lives
In a recent post on Facility Executive, Lori Greene – Manager, Codes & Standards Allegion and iDigHardware, outlines how fire door inspections are an important tool for building owners, facility managers, and code officials, to help ensure that each fire…
Hager Factory Tour and Interview with Lisa McClure
https://youtu.be/__6U6ROLQy0 The Door Talk team had the opportunity to tour the Hager Factory in Montgomery, Alabama earlier this year. We had an incredible learning opportunity and would love to share it with you all as well as an interview with…
Apply For A 2022 DSSF Scholarship
The Door Security & Safety Foundation Scholarship Program provides funds for individuals to attend courses offered by DHI. Since 1997, DSSF has granted more than 200 scholarships to students enrolled in DHI technical education, including plans to earn a DHI…