Electronic / Keyless locks for a multipoint locking Jeld-Wen door
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Comments (61)I looked at the Windsor Pinnacle Casement online and there was not enough information for me to take them seriously. I was not impressed with what little was offered which consisted of typical sales claims ("heavy duty extruded cladding" that appeared to be thin hollow extrusions) and a cut-away sample of a lower corner of a window that was impossible to understand since it was cut diagonally. Marvin provides scaled detail drawings in plan and section that can be downloaded....See MoreEmtek lock sets
Comments (7)Usually when I have had this problem in the past, with Emtek, Schlage, or any other lock set, it has not been a defective product, but a problem with proper installation. I presume that the hole was drilled with the correct setback from the door edge AND that the hole is drilled straight through (sometimes the installer does not use a jig to keep the hole at 90 degrees to the door face and being off several degrees can cause the lock to bind). You can only check this by removing the lock and putting a square at the hole edge; if it's significantly skewed, you may need to fix this if it's the cause of the problem. If the problem only occurs when the door is shut (i.e., the bolts move freely when the door is open), it means the strike plates are off and/or the weather-stripping is putting enough force on the bolts that they bind. The problem could also be with the threaded bolts on the inside face of the lockset that hold the lock together on the door: they could be too tight or unequally tight. As an experiment, back these bolts off a few turns and see if the sticking goes away; if it does, it means there is an alignment or tightness issue. You might also try slightly moving the lockset mechanism a little bit to make sure it's centered; there is usually a little play between the lockset and the hole. Then retighten the bolts equally, until they are firmly seated, but not insanely tight. Experiment with these ideas and see if it improves at all; then report back. This is one of those problems that can be caused by several things, so it's a little hard to give a guaranteed fix without being able to fiddle with it myself. Also, I hope you are somewhat handy, because it seems like this is a problem any experienced contractor should be able to solve, and I'm concerned that he's baffled....See Morefrench patio doors
Comments (6)What did you decide? We have 2 Anderson french sliders and i love them! We have had them for 10 years and they slide like a dream. Nice heavy door and really blocks out the heat from the sun. One thing I like about the door is that you can lock it in a partially open position. Feels safe to keep open all night. It came unfinished, so I did have to stain it. Here is a picture of the one in our living room. Wood interior and prefinished white exterior. Ignore the happy Christmas kid ;) The bottom framing is slightly larger than the top....See MoreEntry Door Automation - impossible!
Comments (23)True multi point is not entirely climate dependent. But generally in a cold area, you want better ACH numbers. That maybe why your city requires it. At the beach, our climate or at least our wind codes require it on most doors. The issue is hurricane protection which I think can be lumped into climate. The next issue would be crime and kicking in doors. I am curious if people go to this for crime, do you also have bars on the windows? I understand that kicking in doors is a super common entry point but windows always seemed easier to me. For some folks here, multipoint is just expected and standard on 8 foot doors. I always suspect that they were north of the Mason Dixon line at least. Passive Houses even reach up to 7 point doors....See MoreHU-791197258
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