Monthly Archives: April 2026

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  1. IP vs Analogue Door Entry: A Practical Guide for Installers

    IP vs analogue door entry systems comparison showing  IP intercom and 2-wire analogue intercom side by side

    IP versus analogue? Let's talk. The honest answer is that neither system is universally better, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling you something. The right call depends entirely on the project, and getting it wrong means callbacks, snagging lists, and conversations nobody wants to have. Here's how to get it right the first time.

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  2. Part M Building Regulations and Door Entry Systems: What Installers Need to Know

    Part M Building Regulations and Door Entry Systems: What Installers Need to Know

    Door entry jobs on residential developments come with more compliance considerations than most installers expect. Part M of the Building Regulations is one that catches people out, not because it's complicated, but because it's easy to overlook until a building control officer raises it at the worst possible moment.

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  3. Maglocks for Every Access Control Installation: Introducing the Stealth Locking Range

    Maglocks for Every Access Control Installation: Introducing the Stealth Locking Range

    Getting the maglock specification wrong on an access control installation is one of those problems that only shows up after the job is done. A holding force that falls short, a profile that doesn't suit the frame, or a product that fails a fire compliance check means returning to the site and absorbing costs that should never have existed. Installers working across commercial and residential projects deserve a range that covers every configuration without requiring a compromise or a last-minute supplier change.

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