Resources and Tools

Videos

Cook & Boardman

  Introduction - How To Replace A Commercial Door
  Measuring the Door Thickness
  Handing Doors – Inswing Doors
  Measuring the Door Width and Height
  Handing Doors – Doors that Swing Out
  Measuring your Existing Hinges
  Determining the Strike Type
  Measuring Existing Frame Cutouts – Hinge Side
  Measuring Existing Frame Cutouts – Strike Side
  Helpful Tips for Door Replacement

Preparation – Steel Door Replacement

  How to Measure for Replacement Steel Doors (SDI)

Steel Door and Frame Installation

 How to Install Punch & Dimple Frames (SDI)
 How to Install a Steel Door Frame in Steel Stud Construction (SDI)
 How to Install a Steel Door Frame in Masonry Construction (SDI)
 How to Install Slip-On Drywall Frames (SDI)
 How to Install a Commercial Steel Door (SDI)

Technical Resources

Handing Chart  
Manufacturers Hinge and Strike Locations  
Replacement Single Frame Worksheet  
Replacement Single Door Worksheet  
Multi-Purpose Anchor Instructions  
Pemko S44 Installation Instructions  

Steel Door Institute (SDI)

Fixing Frames that are Twisted or Out of Square  
Fixing Improper Clearance  
Fixing Uneven Gaps Between a Door and Frame (Improper Clearance)  
Glossary of Hollow Metal Terms  
How to Install a Commercial Steel Door  
How to Install Punch and Dimple Frames  
How to Install Slip-On Drywall Frames  
Introduction to Steel Doors and Frames  
Proper Jobsite Storage of Steel Doors and Frames and Field Application of Primer and Topcoat>Proper Jobsite Storage of Steel Doors and Frames and Field Application of Primer and Topcoat  
Steel Door Frame Installation in Masonry Construction  
Steel Door Frame Installation in Steel Stud Construction  
The Risks of Grouting Frames  

Door and Hardware Institute (DHI)

Aluminum Storefront Doors  
Continuous Hinges  
Door Specification Writing  
Electrified Arch Hardware  
Electromagnetic Locks  
Exit Devices  
Hardware Specification Writing  
Hollow Metal Frame Profiles-Elevations  
Hospital Hardware Problems  
Hotel and Motel Hardware and Keying  
Master Keying  
Pivots  
Protective Hardware Simplified  
Surface Door Closers  
Thresholds and Gaskets