What is the difference between your doors & hardware and the doors & hardware that I can buy at retail home improvement stores?
The main difference is in the grade of product. We sell architectural grade products which are manufactured to meet certain national standards and are acceptable products for the building industry. The retail stores are selling residential grade products for the most part. For example, the steel doors you will find in home improvement stores are commonly 24 gage or higher which is extremely thin steel. The steel doors we supply are a minimum of 18 gage which is considerably more durable.

Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Please call or email to set up an appointment.

If I hire you, how long will it take to receive my new door?
In most cases we have the materials custom made to fit your existing door opening. The standard lead time for most projects is 4 – 6 weeks but may vary from job to job.

How much does a new door cost?
Buying a new door is similar to any other important purchase you make. There are many different products and companies to choose the materials from. They have different models, grades, options, etc. that affect the cost similar to if you were purchasing a car or television. The installation may affect the price as well depending on the location of the door and how difficult the removal and re-installation of the new door will be. The best thing to do first is formulate a budget for your project. Call or email us to set up an appointment and let us know your budget so we can show you the products that fit.

How can I tell if my door is fire rated?
Typically there is a label on the hinge edge of the door listing the door manufacturer, testing company, and fire rating in time
(e.g. 90 Min. rated). If there isn’t a label on the edge of the door it probably isn’t fire rated.

What is a fire rated door?
A fire rated door is one part of an assembly that makes up a fire rated door opening. This assembly includes a fire rated steel frame, fire rated door, ball bearing hinges, self closing device, and a positive latch.

How can I make sure that my fire doors meet code?
In order to meet code you must first have all of the products required in a fire rated door assembly. Secondly the door must self close and positively latch any time that it is opened.

Can I have glass in a fire door?
Yes. There are limitations on the size and type of glass you can use. Typically you are allowed up to 100 square inches of glass in fire doors rated 90 minutes or less. Please contact us regarding special glazing products that allow you to increase the size.

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