Astragals are required on:
3 hour fire rated pairs:
Double doors - swinging in the same direction
Double Egress - swinging in opposite directions
Fire rated Dutch Doors
Fire rated 1 3/4" t...
Types of astragal offered from Steelcraft are as follows:
"Z" Astragal - For information on "Z" astragal types and attachment refer to the TD Manual page 3.3.17.
Most commonly used on double ...
An Astragal is an applied molding attached most commonly to the meeting edge of doors to:
Protection against weather conditions
Minimize the passage of light between the doors
Retard the passa...
When factory installed on GrainTech® doors:
Finish Stain - YES, top caps, bottom caps and astragals are stained (prior to attachment) to match the GrainTech® door finish.
GrainTech® Steel - NO, t...
All 3 hour fire rated pairs of doors do require an astragal when used without a removable hardware mullion.
Pairs of doors with removable hardware mullions are treated and listed as 2 single doors...
Dutch doors are available as Fire Rated door assemblies and have similar component requirements as a single leaf fire door. Exceptions are as follows:
The Dutch Door assembly must have a lock...
The standard gap between a pair of doors will be 3/16" when used with a Steelcraft "Z" astragal. If a wide inactive leaf is requested (no astragal) the gap between the doors will be...
To determine Actual Door Size, the following values are subtracted from nominal door size (frame opening/order size)
Actual Door Size: The largest measured width by height of the door leaf as m...
The following anchors are approve for use in FEMA Tornado Resistant openingsMasonry walls:Jamb anchors - Wire masonry
anchorsSill (base) anchors - Adjustable base anchorsExisting walls:Jamb an...
Yes, wood doors can be used and installed in most hollow metal frame applications including FE-Series and DE-Series Double Egress frames.
Caution - For fire rated applications the wood door manufa...