What is the standard screw size used on Steelcraft doors with 4 1/2" or 5" hinges?
Steelcraft follows the industry standards for hinge reinforcement and preparation for both door and frame. Unless otherwise specified all products prepared for butt hinges will have mounting holes dr...
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What is Steelcraft's standard hinge locations for a 6'8" high frame from head to top of each hinge?
The location to the top of hinge will vary depending on hinge size used.
6'8" Frame with 1 1/2 pair of hinges (top to top):
For 4 1/2" hinges from the head to top of each hinge is 7 1/2", 37 7/1...
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Can fire rated double egress frames have side lights or transoms?
No. Fire rated double egress frames must be a stand alone 3 sided frame assembly.
If transom lights and/or sidelights are required, they must be built and installed as separate Fire Window assembl...
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How are Butt Hinges located?
Steelcraft locates all butt hinges from the top of the door to the centerline of each hinge as standard practice:
Locating hinges to the center line of the hinge keeps all hinge locations the...
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Does Steelcraft offer the doors and frames galvanized or galvannealed?
Yes, Steelcraft does offer optional A60 and A40 Galvannealed, and G90 Galvanized steel on doors and frames.
Galvannealed A60 and A40:
A60 coating designation - optional on all doors and frames.
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What is a KD frame?
Knock Down (KD) frames: KD frames are designed, manufactured and supplied with integral miters which include all notches, interlocking corner tabs and slots to allow for field assembly and do not requ...
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Why are frames grouted?
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 sou...
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Why do frames rust out fast?
Excessive premature frame rusting is caused by improper jobsite installation practices and most likely caused by the following circumstances: ...
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What is a Hospital Stop?
Hospital Stops are located at the bottom of the frame jambs and/or mullions. The integral door stops are terminates above floor line and is closed with a 45° or 90° angle to facilitate cleaning at...
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What is a 45° Hospital Stop?
Hospital Stops are available as either:
45° Hospital Stop - the stop of the frame terminates at a 45° angle
90° Hospital Stop - the stop of the frame terminates at a 90° angle
The type of ho...
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