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What is the Buy American Act (BAA)?
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BAA/ARRA stand for Buy American Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A brief description of some of the federal requirements can be found in the BAA Catalog on the Allegio...:
Is Steelcraft an active member of SDI?
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Steelcraft is a long-standing and very involved member of several training and industry organizations. Some of the major trade associations of which Steelcraft is and active member include: SDI ...:
Can steel frames be installed after the wall board is installed in stud wall applications?
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DW and K-Series frames are designed to slip onto a stud wall after the wall is finished (painted, wall papered, etc).Walls can be either wood stud or steel studUsed only for interior appl...:
Are intumescent seals or gaskets required on fire rated steel doors?
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Intumescent seals or gaskets are not required on fire rated steel doors. Generally speaking, the requirement for intumescent seals or gaskets are a function of the individual manufacturers’ listi...:
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...:
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 is the maximum frame size for a label transom and sidelight frame?
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Maximum hourly rating for a transom and side light or panel frame is 1 1/2 hour (90 minutes).In masonry wall application the maximum is 13'6" x 12'2"In stud wall application the maxi...:
Can Drywall Slip-on frames be welded?
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Drywall Slip-on frames are recommended and designed to be installed as KD (Knock Down) assemblies and not recommended to be welded (SUA). If a DW-Series or K-Series is welded prior to installa...:
How do I order a Von Duprin mullion prepped for something other than our standard strikes?
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To use Von Duprin mullion for something other than our standard strike, order the mullion "Blank" and prep in the field.:
What is an STC rating?
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STC stands for Sound Transmission Class. An STC (Sound Transmission Class) is a single number rating system derived from measured values of sound transmission loss in accordance with ASTM E90...:
Are top caps, bottom caps and/or astragals finish stained when factory attached on Graintech door?
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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...:
What Steelcraft doors can be prepped for a Von Duprin InPact device?
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Steelcraft L-Series and T-Series doors are available (as an option) factory prepared for the Von Duprin InPact exit device. :
What are the differences in B500, D100, and D200 bolts?
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The bolts used in these products are similar except for bolt material. B500 and D200 - Zinc bolt D100 - Steel bolt:
Can an additional jamb anchor be used as a base anchor on fire rated frames?
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Yes, an additional jamb anchor can be used at the bottom of the frame in lieu of the typical (adjustable or weld-in) base anchor in fire rated frames. This is limited to the anchor designed for...:
Are steel stiffeners required in all door constructions?
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No, steel stiffeners are not required in Hollow Metal doors, they are one of many optional core available.Per ANSI/SDI A250.8 and ANSI/HMMA 867, core construction are optional offeri...:
Does Steelcraft offer textured steel face sheets on doors?
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Steelcraft does not offer doors with textured steel face sheets. Textured steel options (EP1 and EP3) were discontinued in 2000 due to lack of demand Steelcraft does offer optional GrainTech steel...:
What is the difference between galvanized and galvannealed steel?
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Galvannealed and galvanized steel are zinc coated at the steel mills and are designed for rust and corrosion resistance. Both steels are passed through a hot dip coating process for rust prevention...:
What is the decimal equivalent for a steel gage thickness?
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The term "gage" and Gauge" are used interchangeably.:
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...:
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 ...: