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What options are available on the CE-Series doors?
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CE Series door in a variety of embossed panel designs and gages. The CE series embossed panel doors also offer a wide range of specifiable options including sizes, and hardware prepar...:
What is clear opening width?
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Clear Opening Width for swinging doors is measured (with the door open 90 degree) from the face of door to stop soffit on strike jamb. &nbs...:
What is GrainTech?
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GrainTech® is a Steelcraft door option which provides a wood grained pattern which is embossed into both face sheets of the door. GrainTech doors are factory stained and top coated with a cle...:
What is a Cam Lift Hinge?
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Cam Lift Hinges are specially designed hinges used mainly on acoustical door assemblies. The Cam Lift Hinge lifts the door during its travel and seats the door bottom for a pos...:
What's needed to write a door hardware specification?
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The following items are needed for Spec Writers to write a door and hardware specification Building code being used Occupancy type or types Occupancy load for any rooms or areas of ass...:
What causes the top rod case to pull away from or strip out of the face of a steel door?
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Hardware falling off a door is caused by one or all of the following issues: Field abuse Improper internal reinforcements in the door Improper field preparation The top or bottom rod case can...:
Where are hardware templates?
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All the templates can be found at us.allegion.com Please click here :
Are GrainTech doors available with hardware preps?
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All hardware options (available on standard door) are available on GrainTech® doors. Available hardware are covered in the Steelcraft Price Manual. GrainTech® doors can be prepped for the Von Dupr...:
Does Von Duprin offer an exit device for exterior use?
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Von Duprin now offers the Outdoor Defense (OUT) option for its 98/99 rim and 98/9927 surface vertical rod exit devices. The OUT option protects an exit device's critical operating components ...:
Does Allegion write specifications and specs?
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Allegion does provides professional support to Architects and Design Professionals. For information related to specification development and support, Website for Architects and Desig...:
When are Panic Devices required?
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The use of Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware is required by the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, depending on which code and which edition of the code i...:
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What is an astragal?
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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...:
Why are frames grouted?
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Grouting frames is: A process done in the field during hollow metal frame installation The internal cavity of the frame is fill with masonry or mortar It is intended to mainly provide ...:
What is Fusion Hardware?
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As of September 8, 2017, Fusion Hardware will cease operations and no longer be accepting new orders. :
What is delayed egress hardware?
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Delayed egress hardware prevents a door from being opened from the egress side, usually for a period of 15 seconds. This type of device is often used to prevent theft, while maintaining life safe...:
What is the difference between Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware?
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The most obvious difference (in the device) is the lack of mechanical dogging on a Fire Rated Device. There are some internal parts that may be different and the method it is secured to the d...: