Browse Forums Safer Living 1 Dec 12, 2008 4:17 pm Due to the style of house I am looking to build I was thinking of installing an intercom system with a door release. This way if I'm upstairs in the kitchen and a friend rocks up I can just press a button to unlock the front door rather than leave what I am doing (read get off my ar$e).
I was just wondering if anyone knows how secure the door release mechanism is. The sales people say its very secure but then they would. I figured since a lot of businesses have the door releases someone out there may know. Building Upside down house in Wantirna VIC Current Stage: Procrastination... it's just all too hard.... Blog: http://thereluctantbuilder.blogspot.com/ Re: Door Release Mechanism - Secure ?. 2Dec 12, 2008 7:10 pm Hi, you would need to find out exactly what brand, model and type of 'door release mechanism' you are getting installed but as a guide if it is the 'electric strike' type of lock (the part that goes in the door frame) then you can get the power-to-open type and some brands are rated at a holding force of up to 750kgs. Black on light wood does look good. Not sure if it will be as long lasting as a steel finish? 6 6349 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16145 Current door width is approx 2700, looking to have double doors fitted 820-820. What size does the frame need to be before door jamb? Thanks 0 3548 |