Installing a surface mounted electric strike the easy way
A surface mounted electric strike is usually the first thing I recommend when someone wants to add access control to a door with a rim exit device. If you've ever had to take an angle grinder to a hollow metal frame just to fit a recessed strike, you know exactly why the surface-mounted version is such a lifesaver. Instead of carving out a huge chunk of the door jamb, these units sit right on the face of the frame. It's faster, cleaner, and honestly, a lot less stressful for anyone worried about ruining a perfectly good door. ...