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Resolution: 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 ...:

Can wood doors be used with with double egress frames?

Resolution: 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...:

What are the installation tolerances for hollow metal frames?

Resolution: Industry standards for hollow metal frames installation tolerances have been developed by both the SDI (Steel Door Institute) and HMMA (Hollow Metal Manufacturers). Both standards are based on th...:

Can you mount a 6030 closer in a hollow metal frame?

Resolution: To mount the 6030 series closer in a hollow metal frame, the frame has to be a "cased open" frame (meaning no stops formed in the frame) because the 6030 series closer is a double acting closer, wh...:

What is thermal bow?

Resolution: Thermal Bow is a temporary condition which occurs in metal doors mainly due to the temperature differential from one side of the door to the other. This may occur in exterior doors when direct sun ...:

Hollow Metal price estimates

Resolution: Pricing information is not a part of the Knowledge Center data. For all hollow metal price comparisons please e-mail the Steelcraft Estimating Team. For your reference, the e-mail address...:

Why is a bituminous back-coating used?

Resolution: Some architectural specifications require steel frames to be back-coated with a bituminous coating for corrosion protection or sound control. It is commonly specified to be used in condit...:

Why do frames rust out fast?

Resolution: Excessive premature frame rusting is caused by improper jobsite installation practices and most likely caused by the following circumstances: :

What is 5, 10 and equal (NAAMM/HMMA) hinge spacing?

Resolution: "5, 10 and equal" Hinge Spacing: The industry terminology which usually refers to the Custom (NAAMM/HMMA) Door hinge locations. This location dictates: Top Hinge - located 5" from the underside ...:

Is a 20 minute label door a real fire door?

Resolution: The 20 minute Fire Rating is a valid label and are commonly referred to as "Smoke and Draft control door assemblies". Depending on the local fire code and the openings's applica...:

Where can I find hurricane ratings for Schlage and Falcon?

Resolution: There are several Schlage and/or Falcon locks that have been tested and approved for this application. For Commercial use the locks have been tested and approved as ...:

Are 4" hinge preparations available?

Resolution: Yes, 4" butt hinge preparations are available as an option on hollow metal doors and frames as noted below: Hinge type: square corner with commercial hole pattern. Preparations for radius c...:

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Can out of square frames be adjusted?

Resolution: It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to install all material in accordance with SDI or HMMA installation standards and tolerances. Out of square frames which are installed out...:

What do you do if rust spots show up on steel doors and frame material?

Resolution: 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 ...: