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 […]
Officially, hurricane season is nearly upon us. Unofficially, the recent close call of Tropical Storm Ana is a stark reminder that it’s critical to ensure you have hurricane hardware installed on exterior doors in storm-prone areas. While hurricane hardware looks similar to standard hardware, there are a few major differences. What Makes Hurricane Hardware Windstorm-Rated? […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you live in a hurricane-prone area, you’re no doubt familiar with hurricane-rated doors, especially if you’re a facility owner. In light of the damage that Hurricanes Andrew and Katrina inflicted in Florida and Louisiana, code officials cracked down on the specifics for buildings that stand in high wind areas. The Florida Legislature actually came […]
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 […]
In the world of hardware, wind can be our biggest enemy. So much so, we even have to go as far as to have windstorm-rated hardware to be certain hardware can withstand heavy winds. Door closers are often a casualty of heavy winds. Slamming doors are usually a product of heavy winds and, really, I […]
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), […]
Do you know how many repair and maintenance work orders you submit each year for crash bars on your delivery doors? If you’re like some of our customers, it can be quite a few. From stock carts to makeshift door props to unorthodox ways of opening the door (i.e. kicking the door open – yes, […]