Is a steel door not closing correctly? This video shows how to fix when the hinge binds against the rabbet or the stop. *Note – Must use steel shims for fire rated openings.
Jump to:
Do you have a Knockdown steel door frame that’s twisted or out of square? This video shows how to fix them so that the door can operate properly.
The Steel Door Institute (SDI) demonstrates how to install a steel door frame into masonry construction.
Jump to:
Are there uneven gaps between a commercial steel door and frame? This video shows how to fix when the door clearance is too tight at the TOP or BOTTOM lock side of the opening, and when the entire door is shifted too far toward the HINGE or LOCK side of the opening.
Jump to:
The Steel Door Institute (SDI) demonstrates how to install a steel door frame into steel stud construction.
Jump to:
See how commercial fire rated doors are made and tested. Fire rated doors and frames play a vital role in keeping people safe and minimizing property damage during a fire. Hollow metal is the only door material widely available with a 3 hour label.
The Steel Door Institute demonstrates how to install punch and dimple frames (welded or KD) into into masonry construction.
This video shows how to install drywall slip-on door frames with compression anchors.
This video shows how to install a commercial steel door.
Jump to:
When choosing a wood door, there are many considerations.
For the highest level of privacy, you can get a panel door which has no glass.
If you want to bring light into your home you can get a sash door which pairs a piece of glass with panels.
For the most natural light, you can get a french door.
Architecturally correct doors have proportional stiles and rails.
Wide layout doors have larger 5-1/2” stiles to accommodate certain locking mechanisms.
Reverse layout doors switch the intermediate and bottom panels, as well as lock rail and bottom rail, for a different look.
|
|