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Frame Prep for Mortise Hardware: What the Frame Has to Be Before the Lock Goes In

Why Frame Prep Is a Mortise-Specific Problem This article covers what has to happen at the frame before a mortise lockset can be installed correctly -- a step that gets less attention than door-side p...

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Sep 23, 2026

Mortise Exit Devices vs Rim Exit Devices: Choosing the Right Panic Hardware for the Opening

What This Article Covers -- and Who It Helps When a hardware schedule calls for panic hardware, one of the first decisions is whether to use a rim exit device or a mortise exit device . The choice aff...

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Jul 12, 2026

The Mortise Strike Mismatch on a Mortise Exit Device: Why the Frame Prep Gets Wrong Before the Door Ever Latches

Why the Strike Is the Last Thing Ordered and the First Thing That Fails Inspection This article is for commercial hardware contractors, facility managers handling replacement projects, and architects ...

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Jul 5, 2026

Occupancy Indicator Locksets: Specifying Privacy Hardware That Actually Works in Commercial Openings

What This Guide Covers Privacy hardware with built-in occupancy indicators is a small but critical specification decision in commercial, healthcare, educational, and institutional projects. Get it wro...

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Apr 22, 2026