Fire-rated doors will increase the safety of your facility in a pretty big way, and they’re fairly easy to install. However, what most people don’t realize is there are several things that can easily cause your door to lose its fire-rating. Instead of having you search all over the internet and Google phrases such as, […]
When it comes to any sort of hardware, the ability to stand up against particular elements is vital, especially when you’re talking about exterior access. That’s why hurricane and fire-rated doors are so important in our industry. Both types are judged on certain aspects as they’re put through various tests that allow them to earn […]
Fire-rated doors are excellent options when it comes to increasing the safety of your facility. Their purpose is pretty obvious – to keep fire and smoke from spreading throughout your facility. However, there are quite a few factors that come into play to guarantee that your door doesn’t lose its fire rating. Over time […]
I need to install new hardware on a door, but I’m not sure if it’s fire-rated. How can I find out? It is very important to know if a door is fire-rated before making any modifications to the door. Certain products and door modifications compromise the door’s ability to keep fire from passing through the […]
I’ve previously discussed fire-rated doors and hurricane-rated doors here on the blog. Those are the most well known and loved door ratings , but did you know there are more ratings than those? In fact, even within those ratings there’s quite a bit of differentiation that’s actually pretty detailed. If you’re new to the door […]
While living in the great state of Kentucky doesn’t put us in the line of fire for hurricanes, we have many clients who are, and earlier today I was reading that weather experts are expecting the 2016 hurricane season to be especially active. Just like fire-rated doors, there are certain things you can do that […]
When I walk around our Architectural Door and Hardware Department, I usually hear discussions about door codes. Everything from fire- and life-safety codes to ADA codes. You name it, these guys review it. If you have ever cracked open the ADA or NFPA code books, you know there is a lot to know. While it […]
Picture this: It’s your lucky day, you get to go buy a brand-new car! What are some of the criteria you look at when evaluating different cars? Make; Model; Miles per gallon; Options; and Don’t forget safety rating. When we purchased our van a few years ago (yes, I’m a proud mama in a mini-van), […]
With the spring season upon us, strong storms have begun to appear on a regular basis. The storms can lead to high winds which, in turn, can cause damage to your doors. In fact, we covered the basics of what to do with a door that continues to get caught by the wind. (Hint: You […]
I feel like, as a whole, the door closer is a really under-appreciated piece of hardware. Without it, doors would be slamming all over the place and making lots of unnecessary racket. So I’m here to give you the lowdown on which door closer may be best for you. Door Closer Basics The closer, which […]