Steel Door Institute

FREE AIA/GBCI Online Course: Fire-Rated Door Assemblies & Compliance Understanding fire door assembly requirements is critical for building safety and code compliance. This course covers the fundamentals of fire-rated door assemblies, frames, and hardware, along with the standards they must meet for various enclosures. You’ll also gain insights into key design considerations and code requirements to ensure fire-rated openings are fully compliant. ?? Enroll now: https://lnkd.in/eKGQpuAU #FireSafety #FireDoors #AIA #GBCI #CodeCompliance #BuildingDesign #SDI #SDICertified

The Risks of Grouting Steel Frames: What You Need to Know When should steel frames be grouted? Ask three people, and you’ll likely get three different answers. It’s a hot topic—so much so that “grout” is the most searched term on the Steel Door Institute website. With so many conflicting opinions, it’s no surprise that there’s confusion around best practices. We’re here to clear things up. Learn our stance on grouting steel frames and the risks involved: https://lnkd.in/evfJzZEh #SteelDoors #BuildingSafety #ConstructionTips #FacilityManagement #Grouting #SDI #SDICertified

FREE AIA & GBCI Continuing Education Course Sustainability & Steel: Benefits & Certifications for Building with Recycled Materials Looking to expand your knowledge of sustainable building materials? This course covers the recyclability of steel, its role in sustainable construction, and how specifying steel can contribute to LEED credits, the International Green Construction Code, and WELL certification. Steel is infinitely recyclable and plays a crucial role in green building initiatives. Learn how it supports sustainability without compromising strength or durability. ?? Enroll today: SteelDoor.org/Education #SustainableBuilding #Steel #AIA #GBCI #LEED #GreenConstruction #SDI #SDICertified

Fire Door Inspections: Why They Matter & What to Check Fire door assemblies play a crucial role in fire protection, helping to contain smoke, flames, and toxic gases during a fire. But like any safety feature, they require regular maintenance, adjustments, and repairs to remain effective. If deficiencies go unaddressed, fire doors may not function properly when they’re needed most. Routine inspections ensure they perform as designed and tested. ?? Learn more about fire door inspections and access a helpful checklist here: https://lnkd.in/ehkHJkr9 #FireSafety #SteelFireDoors #BuildingSafety #CodeCompliance #FacilityManagement #SDI #SDICertified

NEW CE COURSE!?K-12 Steel Doors: A Primer on Applications, Constructions & Finishes (1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour) This course covers the benefits and attributes of specialty steel doors as they relate to K-12 architects and specifiers. Discover why steel doors and frames are a superior choice for school buildings as well as details on selecting the right steel door for educational spaces. https://lnkd.in/eKGQpuAU

How to Fix Gaps Between Doors & Frames Get instructions on how to troubleshoot door clearance issues and gaps immediately after installation. You can also reference our?video?for a visual demonstration of how to fix these issues. https://lnkd.in/e-pBbZqv #SteelDoors #SDI #SDICertified

How to Shim Door Hinges If you’re a contractor or commercial door and frame installer with questions about how and when to shim door hinges, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll cover the most common shim materials (for better or worse) like paper, wood and plastic and discuss how to use shims to fix hinge binds and frames that are slightly out of square. Learn more here https://lnkd.in/eJMJy-w7

NEW CE COURSE!?Steel Doors & Frames in Healthcare Facilities (1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour) See how architects are using a variety of hollow metal doors in their healthcare projects. Learn about the architectural design model process for these facilities and the spaces where steel doors may be required. Also included are details on various safety codes affecting healthcare facility openings. https://lnkd.in/eKGQpuAU

Knock Down vs. Welded Frames Architects are responsible for specifying the type of frame for all openings within a project – there isn’t a standard frame. Therefore, design professionals often have to decide which type of frame is best-suited for their project. The specification of frames and elevations is a combination of application and preference.?The two common types of frames and elevations are?knock down (KD)?and?welded. Learn the differences between the two at https://lnkd.in/dWAK3J2X.

There’s a misconception that forced entry doors must look imposing, but they actually look much like standard doors because the heavier duty steel and hardware aren’t obvious to the casual observer. #hollowmetaldoors #forcedentrysteeldoors #safety #security https://lnkd.in/emGTNjrq