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Borrowed Light Frame: A borrowed light frame is a dedicated window frame made from hollow metal frame material. Builders often use these frames on interior windows to match the door frame profile or when more space is needed between the borrowed light opening and the door opening than a side light frame would allow. Additionally, a hollow metal borrowed light allows window placement at a higher vertical position in a wall than a sidelight frame sill would allow.
Transom Sidelight Frame: This type of frame utilizes glass panes on the side(s) and above the door opening.
Transom Light Frame: In a transom light frame, there is a fixed glass panel above the door opening to allow light to pass into the room. This type of frame also allows the builder to use a standard height door in the wall with a much higher opening. For these frames, builders must account for the total ceiling height when determining what size glass and door are needed.
Sidelight Frame: These welded frames allow a fixed pane of glazing (glass) to sit laterally to the door opening for visibility into the room. For very large lights or openings with fire ratings, a horizontal mullion can be placed in the middle of the light to divide it into two panes (and thereby creating two panes that comply with visible glass size requirements)
Sleeve Anchor: Masonry expansion anchor bolt that secures frame into an existing wall (masonry, brick, etc.)
Floor Anchor: Also called Sill Anchors; these anchors are a standard inclusion in our masonry frames and allow further security in frame installation
Wood Stud Anchor: Snapped- or welded-in anchor that allows fastening to wood stud prior to finish off wall construction
Metal Stud Anchor: Welded-in anchor that allows fastening to metal stud prior to finish of wall construction
Twist-in Prepared Opening Anchor: Also called pipe anchor, twisted into frame and provides guide for sleeve anchor to insert into existing block wall; allows for pouring of concrete down frame side without contacting sleeve anchor
Snap-in Prepared Opening Anchor: Also called existing wall anchor; tack-welded into frame and provides guide for sleeve anchor to insert into existing block wall
Tee Anchor: used in new block wall construction; set in between masonry blocks as the wall is constructed
Wire Anchor: used in new block wall construction; set in between masonry blocks as the wall is constructed
Fire Rated Glass (Labeled): By special order; fire rated glass, such as Pyran® Platinum F or Protect3TM safety wired glass, is rated and labeled for use in fire-resistant doors and lites. Please contact us prior to drafting your opening size or lite size requirements to ensure that your desired glass size will comply with the manufacturer’s allowable glass dimensions per fire resistance rating.
Lite kits allow the placement of glass into a door for visibility through the opening. Lite kits can be either metal low profile inserts or can be wood molding attached to the edge of the cutout. Our stock light kits are UL-listed products and can be used in fire rated doors with fire-rated glass – HOWEVER, please contact a member of our sales team to ensure the lite kit sizing and glass type are compatible with the opening rating. Our stock lite kits are for 1/4” thick glass.
Clear Laminate Glass: Laminate glass, also called impact-resistant glass), is appropriate for exterior openings and for interior openings subject to heavy traffic with potential for impact. Laminate glass is great for hospital doors, classroom hallway doors, exterior back doors, and exterior front office doors. Laminate glass contains a thin polymer film between two pieces of glass that prevent it from shattering. We carry fourteen different stock laminate glass sizes and can special order any other sizes. Our stock glass is ¼” thick and is compatible with our lite kits.
Clear Tempered Glass: Our tempered glass is ideal for interior openings, such as office doors, classroom doors, and lobby doors. When broken, tempered glass will completely shatter into small pieces, eliminating the chance that hazardous glass shards remain to cut anyone. We carry fourteen different stock tempered glass sizes and can special order any other sizes. Our stock glass is ¼” thick and is compatible with our lite kits.
Louvers: Metal louvers allow ventilation through a the door and are ideal for openings needing unimpeded air flow, like IT room doors or storage room doors. Standard louvers are NOT permitted for use in fire rated doors, and instead, must be a listed fusible link louver.
Cherry Wood is a warm-toned hardwood with a reddish-brown hue that darkens over time, developing a rich patina. Its timeless appeal adds warmth and sophistication to any interior space.
Walnut is a dark, rich hardwood prized for its deep brown color and striking grain patterns. It lends an elegant and sophisticated touch to any project.
White Oak has a distinctive light to medium brown color. Its grain patterns can vary from straight to intricate, enhancing its visual appeal.
White Maple is known for its light color and smooth grain. White maple’s pale appearance lends itself well to a variety of finishes, making it a popular choice in woodworking projects.
Red Oak is known for its distinctive reddish-brown hue, prominent grain pattern, and durability.
White birch is characterized by its pale color and smooth texture. It is commonly used for its light appearance and versatility.
Natural birch is a light-colored and known for its smooth texture and distinctive grain pattern.
Astragal: For pairs of doors, the inactive door can be fitted with a one-piece Z astragal that also houses the door strike and the flush bolt pockets. The astragal forms a barrier between the two door leaves that assists with keeping the elements and other parts of the external environment from passing through the opening.
Flush Bolt: For pairs of doors, the inactive door’s astragal or the door edge itself will be configured for a pair of flush bolts. Our standard prep is for a 6-3/4” flush bolt pocket, with other sizes being available by special order.
Exit Device Prep: Our stock exit devices will work with our stock doors with cylindrical lock prep. For all others, the door must be configured in accordance w/ the exit hardware’s template.
Mortise Lock Prep: Our mortise prepped doors have an 8” mortise pocket to accommodate commercial mortise lockset bodies. Door faces are then prepared in accordance with the specific hardware template.
Cylindrical Lock Prep (161 Prep): The most common prep for all cylindrical locksets and one of the two stock preps for our doors. All of our stock doors come with a 2-1/8” bore and a 2-3/4” backset. Doors with 2-3/8” backsets are available by special order.
A door with a narrow lite has a narrow-width cutout on the lock side of the door face. Common narrow light sizes are 5” W x 35” H, 8” W x 32” H, and 8” W x 36” H. This configuration is great for school classroom doors, hospital doors, and office doors that require visibility but a narrow surface space to reduce the chance for damage.
Half Glass or Half Lite Kit: A door with a light kit that is roughly half the height of the door per its name (although most will be between 1/3 and 1/2 the door height). Common half glass (or half lite) sizes are 18” W x 36” H, 24” W x 32” H, and 24” W x 36” H. Doors with a half lite configuration are great for all type of office doors needing visibility
Full Glass or Full Lite: A door with a lite kit that spans almost the full size of the door. Common full lite kit sizes are 24” W x 60” H and 24” W x 66” H. Full lite (or full glass) doors are great for all types of office doors, lobby doors, and foyer doors requiring maximum visibility through an opening. Certain factors do limit the size of the full lite allowed, such as fire rating requirements or manufacturers’ warranty requirements – please check with us to determine sizes allowed.
Louvered: A louvered door has a metal venting insert that allows air to flow from one side of the door to the other. Louvers are available in numerous sizes and are usually placed towards the bottom of the door. Louvers are great for IT room doors and server room doors, mechanical room doors, and storage closet doors that need air flow to keep equipment ventilated.
A standard vision kit is a lite kit that is usually centered left to right in its placement in the door and is about eye-level. Common size vision kits are 10” x 10” and 12” x 12”. This light kit configuration is great for doors needing only minimal glass sizes, such as 3-hour rated doors or kits with fire-rated wire glass
All of our stock hollow metal doors are flush by default. Flush doors have a solid door face with no cutouts for light kits or louvers and only have holes or cutouts for hardware preps only.
