Fixing Commercial Doors that Won’t Close Properly

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.

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  • 00:24 Preparation
  • 00:35 Fixing when the hinge binds against the rabbet
  • 01:54 Fixing when the hinge binds against the stop

How to Install a Steel Door Frame in Masonry Construction

The Steel Door Institute (SDI) demonstrates how to install a steel door frame into masonry construction.

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  • 01:10 Plan for the flooring
  • 02:13 Types of frames
  • 02:40 Install base anchors
  • 03:18 Stand up the frame and align spreader
  • 03:40 Set the frame plumb, level, and square
  • 05:32 Block laying begins
  • 06:00 Insert wire anchors
  • 07:11 Completing the installation

Fixing Uneven Gaps or Clearance Between a Door and Frame

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.

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  • 00:24 Preparation and inspection
  • 02:11 Issues that can be corrected with shims
  • 02:43 Fixing doors that are too tight at the TOP lock side
  • 03:55 Fixing doors that are too tight at the BOTTOM lock side
  • 04:11 Fixing doors shifted too far toward hinge side
  • 04:37 Fixing doors shifted too far toward lock side

How to Install a Steel Door Frame in Steel Stud Construction

The Steel Door Institute (SDI) demonstrates how to install a steel door frame into steel stud construction.

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  • 01:02 Use the right anchor
  • 01:24 Plan for the flooring
  • 02:26 Types of frames
  • 03:37 Stand up the frame and align spreader
  • 04:03 Install anchors
  • 05:08 Insert spreader and set frame plumb, level, and square
  • 05:28 Attach steel studs
  • 07:53 Drywall is installed

How Fire Rated Doors are Made and Tested

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.


How to Install a Commercial Steel Door

This video shows how to install a commercial steel door.

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  • 00:23 Preparation
  • 02:11 Hinge Application
  • 03:25 Door Installation
  • 04:55 Application of Heavy Weight Hinges
  • 06:16 Application of Hinges to a Non-handed Door

Wood Door Styles

When choosing a wood door, there are many considerations.

Panel Doors

For the highest level of privacy, you can get a panel door which has no glass.

Sash Doors

If you want to bring light into your home you can get a sash door which pairs a piece of glass with panels.

French Doors

For the most natural light, you can get a french door.

Architecturally Correct

Architecturally correct doors have proportional stiles and rails.

Wide Layout

Wide layout doors have larger 5-1/2” stiles to accommodate certain locking mechanisms.

Reverse Layout

Reverse layout doors switch the intermediate and bottom panels, as well as lock rail and bottom rail, for a different look.