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What do you do if rust spots show up on steel doors and frame material?
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During the construction cycle, spot rust is usually attributed to either material handling damage or improper storage of the material on the jobsite. The material must be repaired and repainted as ...:
What causes excessive pinhole rust to start showing up on steel frames?
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CAUTION must be used in investigating this problem - In most cases, excessive field rusting of products is caused by improper storage at the jobsite. That situation must be validated prior to refus...:
What causes doors and/or frames to rust?
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Prime or painted surfaces which have been scratched or otherwise marred during installation (including field welding) and/or cleaning must be field repaired and re-primed by the installing contractor.:
Does Steelcraft prime paint doors and frame?
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All Steelcraft Frame, Door and Architectural Stick components will receive one coat of sprayed-on factory paint which is a baked-on, rust-inhibited primer that conforms to the industry standard ANS...:
Steelcraft field paint instructions
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Steelcraft frames and doors are furnished with a high grade, low gloss, baked-on prime paint that provides the best possible protection against corrosion, abrasion and weather, and is an excellent ...:
What finishes should be used on exit devices near the ocean or in saltwater environments?
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Von Duprin Exit Devices (33A/35A, 98/99, etc) are handled on a case by case basis regarding their ability to handle salt and chemical environments. Our powder coated finishes US28 (Anodized Alum...:
What types of steel are used in commercial steel doors?
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The three most common steel types are cold rolled steel, galvannealed steel, and galvanized steel. Cold Rolled Steel (CRS) is suitable for most interior applications, is uncoated steel a...:
Why do frames rust out fast?
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Excessive premature frame rusting is caused by improper jobsite installation practices and most likely caused by the following circumstances: :