Design Pressure (DP) is a numerical value rating which defines the structural wind loading requirements for a building, and components or cladding of a building, described in pounds per square foot. Essentially Design Pressure represents the wind load the door system can withstand.
The following are general requirements for a Simpson Door constructed with Dowel pins in a Therma-Tru Continuous Unit to receive a DP rating:
- Door: No screws required in door slab
- Door: Only approved Simpson door slabs to be used (See Below)
- All 8/0 doors require surface bolts on active and/or passive doors
- 6/8 Doors: Entry with Deadbolt 5-1/2” On Center Bore
- 8/0 Doors: Entry with Deadbolt 12″ On Center Bore
Below are the unit types that are possible as well as any specific requirements that are necessary.
Opaque or Sash Single Door
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Full Lite or French Single Door
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Opaque or Sash Single Door; 1 Sidelite
- Door: Jamb or Mull Hinged approved
- 6/8 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 79-1/4” in height
- 8/0 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 95-1/4” in height
- Mullpost: Clear Reinforced Mullpost (Screws 1-1/2” above and below each strike, 4 screws total)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Full Lite or French Single Door; 1 Sidelite
- Door: Jamb or Mull Hinged approved
- 6/8 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 79-1/4” in height
- 8/0 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 95-1/4” in height
- Mullpost: Clear Reinforced Mullpost (Screws 1-1/2” above and below each strike, 4 screws total)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Opaque or Sash Single Door; 2 Sidelites
- 6/8 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 79-1/4” in height
- 8/0 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 95-1/4” in height
- Mullpost: Clear Reinforced Mullpost (Screws 1-1/2” above and below each strike, 4 screws total)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Full Lite or French Single Door; 2 Sidelites
- 6/8 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 79-1/4” in height
- 8/0 Sidelite: 12” or 14” in width, 95-1/4” in height
- Mullpost: Clear Reinforced Mullpost (Screws 1-1/2” above and below each strike, 4 screws total)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Opaque or Sash Double Door (Active/Passive)
- All 6/8 doors with an XX Configuration require surface bolt on Active and Passive door
- All double doors require Coastal Astragal (special Order)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Full Lite or French Double Door (Active/Passive)
- All 6/8 doors with an XX Configuration require surface bolt on Active and Passive door
- All double doors require Coastal Astragal (special Order)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Opaque or Sash Double Door (Active/Stationary)
- All 6/8 doors with an OX or XO Configuration require surface bolts on the Active door
- Door: Jamb or Mull Hinged approved
- All double doors require Coastal Astragal (special Order)
- Mullpost: Clear Reinforced Mullpost (Screws 1-1/2” above and below each strike, 4 screws total)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |
Full Lite or French Double Door (Active/Stationary)
- All 6/8 doors with an OX or XO Configuration require surface bolts on the Active door
- Door: Jamb or Mull Hinged approved
- All double doors require Coastal Astragal (special Order)
- Mullpost: Clear Reinforced Mullpost (Screws 1-1/2” above and below each strike, 4 screws total)
| Height |
Swing |
Surface Bolts Required |
DP Label by Reeb |
| 6/8 |
Inswing/Outswing |
— |
50 |
| 8/0 |
Inswing/Outswing |
x |
50 |