Recent content by mrpopgun

OK, those look pretty good then based on this information I just verified with Milgard. Apparently, I can actually drill the frame on the side of the window, just not all the way through. There is a vinyl layer (which the sash rides against), a void, then another vinyl layer which forms the...

So how are these magnets used/mounted? I don't understand how they get me around drilling the window or sash. Well, maybe I wasn't clear on that. The only holes Millgard allows to kepp the warranty intact are those created by the nails driven through the nailer to affix the window to the...

I will give all those a read tonight. As far as contacts, are there beam break sensors available or induction sensors that can be used instead of contacts? If they are out there and reliable, maybe you could recess a ir emitter in the winow sill about 3/4 of the way up the window opening and...

I'm building a house and am getting close to starting my low voltage prewire. I've got the tel/net/cable wiring diagram done, but the security system has thus far been elusive due to my inexperience. I'm hoping you can help. Controller: either a M1EZ8 or M1Gold. I'm trying to figure out just...