Doors and Hardware articles from January 2005

Doors and Hardware archives from January 2005

Calendar 2005.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... 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 19-22 H-X...

SPAM anyone?(IN TOUCH)
January 1, 2005... AT DHI HEADQUARTERS, WE USE A NUMBER of different vehicles to communicate with our members. Emails, faxes, phone calls and direct mail are all valuable tools for staying in touch with, and receiving feedback from, members scattered across the...

2004 Founder's Award Winner--Susan P. Flowers, DAHC/CDC, FDHI.(DHI PAGE)
January 1, 2005... AS HER LIST OF ACRONYMS WOULD IMPLY, Susan Flowers, DAHC/CDC, FDHI wears a lot of hats. If you've been a member of DHI for any length of time, chances are you've met her as she seems to possess the ability to be everywhere at once. Chairing...

Change order pricing, marketing, and relationships.(Ask the Architect)
January 1, 2005... IN A RECENT COLUMN, I WAS ASKED TO COMMENT on the following question: Why is it accepted or popular practice for the mark up on a change order to be so much greater than that of an initial bid? It seems so widely accepted that...

Awards.
January 1, 2005... CONGRATULATIONS TO DHI's 5 YEAR INSTRUCTORS [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Katherine A. Flower, AHC/CDC Company: HCI/CRAFTSMEN Number of years in the industry: 20 Response to receiving the award: "I am honored to have...

29TH Annual Conference & Exposition wrap up.
January 1, 2005... IF YOU WERENT ABLE TO ATTEND DHI'S 29TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION IN SAN ANTONIO, you definitely missed out on what over 3,300 attendees described as a fantastic opportunity to network with others in the industry and learn about the latest...

Weathering the storm.
January 1, 2005... WITH MUCH FOCUS ON WINDOWS AND CURTAIN WALLS, DOORS ARE FREquently overlooked as an integral part of the hurricane-resistant exterior. But as each hurricane threatened and twisted through Florida's midsection during August and September of...

Dos and don'ts: for successful field installation.
January 1, 2005... ALTHOUGH TODAY'S FACTORY FINISHED WOOD VENEER, HIGH pressure decorative laminate, and stile and rail wood doors are designed for both beauty and durability, they are not indestructible. And nothing is as disappointing as having an architectural...

Exterior side hinged doors ... are the proposed codes and standards really necessary?(Code Corner)
January 1, 2005... STANDARDS AND CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS and patio doors have been in place for years, and were recently expanded to include skylights. Now, questions have been raised about the necessity of applying the same standards to exterior...

Arizona's Moon Valley High School upgrades doors for accessibility.(CASE STUDY)
January 1, 2005... GLENDALE, ARIZONA -- SEPTEM BER 5, 2004... AS PART OF A DISTRICT program to improve the accessibility and security of its nine high schools, the Glendale Union High School District upgraded a series of exterior fire exits at Moon Valley High...

Need help specifying today's complex openings? Contact a DHI certified Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) or Certified Door Consultant (CDC).
January 1, 2005... What DHI Consultants Can Do For You: * Assist in the coordination process between architects, owners, contractors and building officials, as it relates to architectural openings. * Help interpret door and hardware requirements as...

Consultants AHCs & CDCs.(Directory)
January 1, 2005... ALABAMA Adger * James R. Isbell, AHC (205) 497-8402 Bessemer Anita C. Pittman, AHC Building Specialties Co., Inc. (205) 426-7869 Birmingham * Christopher Adamson, AHC Wagstaff Taylor and...

KN Crowder -- throw a curve into the office to spice it up.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... KN Crowder, a leader in the sliding door track industry introduces their new curved track system. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new curved door track system departs from the traditional "boxy" office look and...

Karpen Steel Custom Doors and Frames.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Karpen Steel Custom Doors & Frames has introduced a new line of wood-grained steel products. The new wood-grained steel doors are manufactured with A60 Galvannealed steel, and are primed for finishing by others. They can be labeled as "B"...

National Guard Products.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The Next Generation Check out our redesigned Edge Sealing Systems/Smoke & Draft Control Gasket 5050 Our silicone bulb is now thinner and has an inner groove which allows it to compress almost flat. Category 'G' up to 20 minute,...

How is Midwest Wholesale Hardware different from the rest?(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... * We offer quality products with competitive pricing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Our personnel provide you with technical competence and a sincere desire to satisfy your individual needs. * We're not competing against you! We do not...

Accurate Lock & Hardware.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... For over thirty years Accurate Lock has provided custom architectural hardware for some of the world's finest addresses including the White House, House of Commons in Canada, the Diet Building in Tokyo and the Waldorf Astoria in New York City...

Yale eBOSS[TM] electronic battery operated security solution.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Whether it's a retrofit or new lock application, Yale's new eBoss cylindrical electrified keypad lock provides convenience and access control in an attractive, modular design. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The e5496LN Series eBOSS offers a...

Akron Hardware.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... As a specialized national wholesaler, Akron Hardware provides you with seamless integration in the latest access control technology along with proven mechanical and electro-mechanical products. Our product mix has been developed with your...

KFV -- ingeniously combined mechanics and electronics.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Genius by KFV is an electro-mechanical locking and unlocking system, suitable for private housing, industrial and public buildings. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Different versions of Genius are available. Depending on the application, the...

Top Notch.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Top Notch Distributors, Inc. is proud to announce the publication of the newly expanded 2005 Product Catalog. Top Notch has designed this catalog to be a useful business tool with standard formats and concise information. In it, you'll find a...

Hardware Suppliers of America, Inc.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... The NEW Schlage King Cobra now distributed by HSI. The Schlage King Cobra Family of Programmable Locks offers a new standard in quality, security and electronic key control. With the addition of an iButton credential, security is increased...

Next Door Company.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... DECORATIVE DOORS IN STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel has for many years been a popular design material for both interior and exterior architecture. Recently, Next Door Company has been seeing more demand for decorative applications for...

Markar Architectural Products.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... F.A.C.T.S. to Go Markar is pleased to announce its 2005 schedule for its Factory Authorized Certification Training School. The school focuses on methods of solving problems on high traffic doors, doors with automatic operators and security...

Boyle & Chase.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Boyle & Chase for over 45 years has been a distributor of architectural hardware for all your access control needs. To secure or electrify a door opening we stock ACSI, Folger Adam, Hager/Roton, Ives, Kaba Ilco, LCN, Locknetics, MS Sedco,...

Ervos: beyond the lever.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... * One-motion pull handle is easier to unlatch... a real plus especially for the handicapped! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Only the U-shaped pull handle meets ADA wrist twist standards (#4.13.9 ADAAG). Lever handles do not. *...

Seamless Stainless Doors.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... "THE STAINLESS ADVANTAGE" The engineers at Stainless Doors, Incorporated have developed a steel stiffened door from stainless steel, with internal double vertical hat channels and no visible marks on the door face skins, maintaining the...

JLM Wholesale.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... JLM Wholesale is a national distributor of door hardware products used in the door hardware, security, locksmith and architectural hardware industries. They proudly stock over 12,000 products to ensure quick delivery. JLM's experienced and...

Albany Hardware, Inc.(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... We are a stocking distributor of quality products such as; Rixson, Dorma, Norton, Ives, Schlage, Kwikset, Soss, Rockwood, Yale & National Guard just to name a few. With over 25 years of experience, quality products and superior service are...

SELECT Hinges[TM].(NEW! INDUSTRY MARKET PLACE: SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... Fifteen million cycles and counting. Independent lab tests prove SELECT Hinges[TM] geared continuous hinges endure more cycles than most doors see in a lifetime. SELECT hinges reduce maintenance costs while outperforming traditional hinges in...

New president for Next Door Company.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2005... Next Door Company is pleased to announce that David Rose has been promoted to the position of president. He takes over from John Scheter. Rose joined Next Door a year ago as Chief Operating Officer. He was previously head of the commercial...

Adams Rite Manufacturing Co. announces organizational changes to better serve its customers.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2005... Adams Rite Manufacturing Co., is pleased to announce that Kevin Hamilton will become Group Director of its Architectural Hardware Group (AHG). The company also announced that it will reorganize AHG to include customers and products of both...

Al Deiler aquires STREK-O Doors, LLC.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2005... Al Deiler is pleased to announce his acquisition of Streckert Manufacturing, now doing business as STREK-O Doors, LLC. Al has 25 years of manufacturing experience in purchasing, operations, supervision and management. STREK-O Doors, 518...

NANA WALL SYSTEMS hires plant manager.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2005... NANA WALL SYSTEMS announces the hiring of Tony Licata as plant manager. With over 32 years of managing experience, Licata will lead a new manufacturing plant, which will be a joint venture between solarlux and NANA WALL SYSTEMS. In addition to...

Bilco opens new Far East sales office.(PEOPLE)
January 1, 2005... The Bilco Company announced the opening of its newest sales office, Bilco Far East. This new location will serve Bilco's customers in Hong Kong, China and all other Asian countries. Lawrence Wong has been appointed regional sales and marketing...

A.P. Door Mates make door adjustments simpler.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Anthony Pecoraro of San Marcos, CA has developed the patent pending "A.P. Door Mates"--a specially designed pair of stands for use in securing a door in an upright, stable position in order to enable repair or construction work in a quick and...

SIGNAMARK's new interior doors feature wide array of hand-cut glass.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Part of SIGNAMARK's Legacy Series, the Brilliance door's timeless design is also built to withstand the test of time. Its engineered-dowel construction ensures superior strength in the joints, and its extra-dense hardwoods provide outstanding...

Simonton Windows introduces new patio doors.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Simonton Windows has introduced two new Simonton Impressions patio doors designed especially for West Coast residents. The new low maintenance vinyl-framed patio doors come in both narrow rail and contemporary door styles. The doors also...

Simpson adds new line of Mahogany doors.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Simpson Door Company is pleased to announce the addition of its new Mahogany Collection of showpiece entry doors. The new line features decorative, panel and French designs all made of genuine Mahogany. A number of glass options are also...

Marks USA introduces new cylindrical lever lockset.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Marks USA has designed and is manufacturing its first decorative cylindrical lever lockset. The design matches its Monaco series of tubular locksets, but is available in most of the keyed functions. In addition, it comes in polished brass with...

NANAWALL stands up to harsh weather.(PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... NANAWALL was independently tested for weather-tightness and the SL72 model is certified to withstand the punishing requirements of Miami, Florida's rigorous standards for hurricane strength. It utilizes both overhead and floor tracks, as well...

VT launches architectural hotline.(INFO)
January 1, 2005... VT Industries new architectural hotline is available to architects who need assistance or have questions regarding architectural wood doors at (800) 827-1615 ext. 345. The hotline can assist with any questions ranging from environmental...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
January 1, 2005... Do you know the opening forces and closing speeds of swinging doors allowable by the codes? It is often an issue that is ignored until a door becomes difficult to open, closes too fast or an incident brings it to the focus of attention. Only...