Doors and Hardware articles from December 2004

Doors and Hardware archives from December 2004

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2004... 2005 EVENTS January 13-16 The International Builders' Show Orlando, FL 202/861-2108 www.buildersshow.com February 12-16 WDMA Annual Meeting Pasedena, CA 847/299-5200 www.wdma.com February...

A response too quick.(IN TOUCH)
December 1, 2004... WITH THE FAST PACE OF BUSINESS TODAY, ONE of the most important business practices has somehow been misplaced. E-mail, cell phones and other types of "quick communication" tools have relegated letter writing to an archaic practice. With the...

Initiatives.(DHI PAGE)
December 1, 2004... THERE HAS BEEN A GREAT DEAL OF EXCITEment over the various new initiatives DHI has been working on for the past year. One of the most exciting is the new education and credentialing program. Every day, this industry is involved in managing...

The truth about sustainability and "greenwashing".(Ask the Architect)
December 1, 2004... I've been hearing a lot about "Green Building" and "sustainability" lately. Is it worthwhile to get involved or is it just a building fad? DHI'S NEW EDITOR JESSE MADDEN OFFERED THIS question for consideration. It is one I am often asked...

Timber sourcing in the UK.
December 1, 2004... AS GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY issues enter the mainstream, timber is once more becoming the material of choice when it comes to construction and design. Despite the vast array of alternatives, timber doorsets and window frames are...

Scale of illegal logging around the world.
December 1, 2004... Compiled by the WWF European Forest Programme March 2004 (Contact hb@wwf.at). Although exact figures are often difficult to obtain, given the illegal nature of the activity, in a number of countries observations and estimates can be made on the...

Changing the world: one person's journey with sustainable buildings.
December 1, 2004... THERE ARE GRUMBLINGS IN THE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS INDUSTRY THAT GREEN design is simply another fad--a passing fancy hyped by academics and the media. Despite such claims, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., has prospered,...

Green goes mainstream: industry seeks an objective rating system.
December 1, 2004... GREEN BUILDING, WHICH HAS BEEN GROWING for years under that name or related concepts like sustainable building, is gaining greater momentum and reaching a complex maturity in both the commercial and residential segments of the market. This...

A guide to the new overtime rules.(LEGAL)
December 1, 2004... THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OVERTIME REGULATIONS, WHICH went into effect on August 23, 2004, updated regulations more than 50 years old. While there was much political wrangling and controversy over the new overtime rules, employers must comply...

SELECT Hinges[TM].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Fifteen million cycles and counting. Independent lab tests prove SELECT Hinges[TM] endure more cycles than most doors see in a lifetime. SELECT continuous geared hinges reduce maintenance costs while outperforming traditional hinges in schools,...

Harnisch Company.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... 1" and 1 1/4" diameter solid rod handles and push bars. Industry standard, specialty and custom design. Featuring Class 1 anodizing with electrolytically deposited finishes. Fastening system utilizes 3/8-24 bolts for superior strength....

Timely prefinished steel door frames.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Timely is recognized as the originator of the prefinished drywall door frame concept. The Timely system offers the advantages of a patented, sustained tension clip which holds the casing securely to the wall creating tight miters. Timely...

Karpen Steel custom doors & frames.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Karpen Steel's 2004/2005 catalog contains product update information on Acoustic Door and Frame Units, 12 gauge doors, lead-lining capabilities and more. Karpen Steel is renowned for quality craftsmanship and innovative manufacturing ideas....

Zero International's new flood barrier shield for doors.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... A simple to install and remove, barrier that helps in protecting doors from water ingress in flood-prone areas. Available in sections, to make 10 and 20 inch high barriers--the aluminum shield requires no tools for easy insertion into...

Videx.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Videx announces CyberLock[R], an electronic lock cylinder designed to convert mechanical door lock hardware into a full-functioning access control system. CyberLock restricts entry to specified locks at pre-determined days and times. The...

Anemostat: rated glazing products.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... As the new building codes move towards Fire and Safety rated glazing materials for doors and sidelights, Anemostat is positioned to provide the right product, for the right application at the right price. We've been selling glazing products for...

Ambico Limited.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Stock Acoustic Wood & Acoustic Steel Doors & Door Frames [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Steel: STC 33 to STC 55. Wood: STC 33-STC 50. Steel door frames provided with each door opening. Wide selection of wood veneers. Factory...

The Millenium Collection: Radius Top Door Frame.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... The newest product from Infinity Door and the Millennium Collection is a Radius Top Door Frame System. Arch top doors have long been a desirable design element in upscale homes and commercial buildings. Now, modern technology and composite...

Stainless Doors, Inc.: stile & rail doors.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Our engineers have developed a true stile and rail door using beautiful and durable stainless steel. The narrow stiles that are 3 in. wide and rails (3in. minimum to 10 in.) provide more opportunities for you to compete in the market-place. The...

Precision one: speedprep door hardware templates.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... High Quality, Fast, Innovative, Precision Accuracy, High-Strength Polycarbonate, Original, Patented, Proven, Made in the USA. Prep all door handings. Slide on friction fit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mortise Lock; $50 available for Arrow,...

Technical glass products: Pilkington Pyrostop[TM] earns bullet resistance rating.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Pilkington Pyrostop[TM] glass now offers a Level III bullet resistant rating, in addition to fire ratings up to 2 hours and high impact safety ratings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With increased emphasis being given to security issues in...

Pemko.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Advertisement)
December 1, 2004... Pemglow[TM] Photoluminescent exit systems are designed to absorb and store ambient light. In blackout situations, they are immediately visible for up to 8 hours and can be seen from a distance of at least 50 feet. There is no need for...

"Distinguished Consultant" award goes to Arthur Geringer, DAHC.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... President and owner of SDC, Arthur Geringer, DAHC, has been honored with the "Distinguished Consultant" award at the DHI Conference and Expo, 2004, the Door and Hardware Institute's second highest award for technical excellence and standards of...

J.A. Waggoner and Associates, Inc. joins Zero sales team in upper midwest.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... Jerry Heid, AHC/CSI, national sales manager for Zero International, has announced the appointment of J.A. Waggoner and Associates, Inc. to represent Zero in Wisconsin and nothern Illinois. Based in Carol Stream, Illinois, the agency is...

William Bolton elected to Ace Hardware's board of directors.(PEOPLE)
December 1, 2004... Long-time retail executive William (Bill) Bolton has been elected to the Ace Hardware Corp. board of directors as an outside director. This marks the first time in the company's 80-year history that an individual who is not an Ace store owner...

Security Lock Distributors publishes catalog--volume 6.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... Security Lock Distributors has announced the availability of their new full-line catalog featuring 1344 pages of all top brand names in security. Distributors stocks the widest selection of architectural hardware, access controls and life...

BSI announces new 3D Lift-Off Adjustable Hinge.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... The 3D Lift-Off Adjustable Hinge for Swing entry and patio doors, features easy three-way adjustments on the hinge, upon door installation. With the addition of the 3D Lift-Off Adjustable Hinge to their current offering of adjustable hinges,...

FIREDOOR, LLC announces new severe windstorm product.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... FIREDOOR, LLC is pleased to announce a new severe windstorm hollow metal door series, Storm Guard[R]. Offered only by FIREDOOR, LLC, the new series represents the widest variety of MDCBC (Miami-Dade County Building Code) approved hollow metal...

New shading system adds function, style and efficiency to homes and businesses.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... The Astrup Company is pleased to introduce a new exterior vertical shading system to its line of retractable shade products. Whether to add privacy, decrease interior fading or reduce cooling costs, new Astrup Exterior Vertical Sun Screener...

Schlage one-piece knobs simplify ReKeying and improve appearance.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... Schlage F-Series locks now feature one-piece knobs with compressible cylinders. They make rekeying easy, improve aesthetic appeal and incorporate several other improvements. One-piece knob design increases the aesthetic appeal of the new...

KFV announces two products.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... The KFV multi-point locking system AS 2300 prevents casual burglar entry and increases the thermal insulation of the door. The multipoint lock AS 2300 secures doors through triple locking, with a central deadbolt (and latch facility), plus two...

Wood-clad frames that add beauty and security.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... SAFTI, a leading manufacturer of fire-rated glass, and the first to offer a wood-clad fire-rated framing system in 1983, is pleased to introduce its new series of wood-clad frame covers created by Eggers Industries. Available in virtually any...

UNIMAT: precise technology--soft design.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... A new generation of hinges shots it stuff: soft, clean lines, precise technology and easy handling. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The one-piece Unimat hinge is distinguished by its soft contours. A gleaming matte finish supports the gentle...

Signamark adds four new models to its majestic Grandeur Series.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... When it comes to interior doorways the "bigger is better" concept is becoming the new trend, with towering eight-foot doors making the ultimate statement in elegant design and spaciousness. SIGNAMARK[R], manufacturer of decorative interior...

JELD-WEN drives home high style for the garage.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... They're big, they're bold, and for many years, they have been less than beautiful. But style is finally finding a place to park in one area of the home that desperately needs it--the garage. JELD-WEN, the world's largest manufacturer of...

100 new sizes added to Hy-Lite[R] Products glass block window line.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... Options, options and more options. That's what Hy-Lite[R] Products is offering in its glass block window line. The company has just introduced 100 new sizes to its line of fixed glass block windows along with a new ultra-obscure Glacier...

Info WDMA releases architectural wood flush door standard.(PRODUCT)
December 1, 2004... A groundbreaking standard has been released by the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA). A special Task Force of WDMA has issued a Technical Bulletin on I.S. 1A-2004 Industry Specifications for Architectural Wood Flush Doors. The...

WDMA and AAMA to pursue consolidation.(UPDATES)
December 1, 2004... The Boards of the two major U.S. window and door associations announced today that they have agreed to fully pursue a consolidation of the two organizations. The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the American Architectural...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
December 1, 2004... WHAT TYPE OF HINGE IS USED FOR A DOOR that is set back in a frame or, stated another way a door with a deep inset? Do you know there are two types of hinges that might accommodate that situation, a wide throw and a raised barrel hinge. These...