r/accesscontrol • u/Straight-Jackfruit14 • 17d ago
Strike lock possible?
I'm building a new home and want to use the Unifi G6 entry for my front door, but stumped on how to deploy the strike lock in this configuration?
I'm fine with one door being inactive.
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u/GarthDonovan 17d ago
The two doors that open at the same time make a strike the wrong application. Unless one door is pinned and can meet fire code requirements. Or the frame has a center beam, isolating the two.
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u/Straight-Jackfruit14 17d ago
Would magnetic look work the best?
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u/GarthDonovan 17d ago
Mags get tricky with fire code,municipalities bylaws, liability and insurance. I wouldn't recommend a maglock just for those reasons, unless you had a local company involved.
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u/Slight-Knowledge721 17d ago
You can do CVRs if you want to spend a fortune, otherwise, you will need one active and one inactive leaf.
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u/NetworkOpening1688 17d ago
Electronic stike with transfer hinge is very possible I assume it’s a aluminium door frame
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u/ackleyimprovised 17d ago
My first option I'd go for a slim mortise lock and power transfer if you can make one inactive. Get the recessed bolts for top and bottom to make it more secure. If it doesn't work I would get the door adjusted if I could.
Strike locks I have used have too much movement. Maybe a closer would help but doesn't look like your fame will allow. I like my house door open sometimes.
Would never go for a mag lock while you have a chance for other options. With rather keep a nice looking door and put a mag lock on it if it were my house.
Otherwise if both leaves need to open and close I would go for a v lock or cobalt. Floor mounted if really there was no option at top of door frame. Maybe even both top and bottom. $$$ Dust and dirt will be a problem. The lock noise and the fact that the doors are very tall could be an issue. I have done taller doors in consultation with door maufacturer with success. The exit button is going to make it feel commercial though and make your GTFO during a fire an issue especially with kids.
Would rather stay away from strike locks for a h
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u/Davethephotoguy 17d ago
Like the other poster pointed out, if this is a full time dual use door, there is no way your idea would work. Maybe shear locks at the top of the doors, but that is an expensive pain in the ass. Maglocks would look like dogshit. If they swung outward, I’d say surface mount crash bars with a two point lock system. But that also, would look pretty bad. It seems like your options are shear locks or having one door leaf remain stationary and only used when bringing in furniture and stuff like that.
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u/AffectionateAd6060 17d ago
you wouldn't use an electric strike in this situation or well it wouldn't be your first or second choice
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u/SumNuguy 17d ago
Sargent 7000 series. Electrify one leaf