I went over to the warehouse this morning to ship out items for one of our final trade shows of the year. I walked back to the door production area, and they were working on some of the Sound Transmission Class (STC) doors that we assemble for various government applications. This got me thinking, “Self, […]
Read moreAs we build our new office, the topic of how to soundproof a door has come up a few times. While we don’t have top-secret conversations behind closed doors, there are some discussions that need to remain confidential. As a result, we have asked: “What are inexpensive ways to soundproof a door?” What’s in a […]
Read moreWhen I look at a door and hardware schedule, the door terminology can be so confusing I feel like I’m reading a legal contract. It might as well say, “Hitherto, henceforth, the LHR, FRP G door with a KD frame shall be held in a binding agreement notwithstanding improper installation.” Say what? The truth of […]
Read moreThink fast! What’s the difference between galvanized and galvanneal steel? (No googling!) Let’s be honest – unless you’re intimately familiar with doors you have no idea. In fact, I vaguely remember being chastised by one of our resident AHCs for using these terms interchangeably when I first joined the team. That was a fast lesson […]
Read moreDoor handing is a process explained in each of our departments on a regular basis. The ‘handing’ of a door refers to the direction in which the door swings. Door handing is important for a two main reasons. First, you want to ensure that the door you are installing swings in the proper direction. Second, […]
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