Doors and Hardware articles from July 2004

Doors and Hardware archives from July 2004

A special industry focus: steel crisis.(In Touch)
July 1, 2004... NO ONE WOULD ARGUE THAT A STRENGTHENing economy is a bad thing, but in the early stages of recovery, as raw material suppliers scurry to feed markets hungry for their goods, we often are faced with the problem of supply lagging behind demand....

DHI's value proposition for architects?(Ask the Architect)
July 1, 2004... Content not available due to copyright restrictions.

Hollow metal doors & frames: platform for building business.
July 1, 2004... ABUILDING ISN'T TRULY A BUILDING UNTIL ITS DOORS ARE IN PLACE AND SECURED. ONCE A door and frame are installed, they form a platform that carries the lock, closer, exit device and all the other hardware that the opening requires. In much the...

Aluminum and its impact on American architecture.
July 1, 2004... ALUMINUM DERIVES ITS NAME FROM ALUMEN, THE Latin name for alum. In 1761, L. B. G. de Morveau proposed the name alumine for the base in alum. Based on writings by Pliny the Elder, scholars before and after de Morveau have long speculated...

Code task force meeting held in room with blocked exit door.
July 1, 2004... YOU'D THINK A HEADLINE LIKE THIS WOULD JUMP OUT as representing an extraordinary event. It's not. Exit doors and fire-rated doors are violated so routinely that it's difficult to even shrug our shoulders when we find them. Doors and...

The art of communication: a simple plan for door and hardware men and women.
July 1, 2004... SECURITY. TODAY THIS WORD SPEAKS VOLUMES. While securing an opening seems like a simple proposition--choosing the proper door, hinges, locks, etc.--this task gets far more complicated nearly every day. New codes are being introduced constantly...

Factory-glazed interior wood doors.
July 1, 2004... DRIVEN BY CODE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, as well as demands for quality and efficiency, the trend toward complete, factory-fabricated interior wood doors has changed the industry. According to Bill Bowdren, territory sales manager of New England...

The FRP flush door: a different approach to door making.
July 1, 2004... WOOD OR METAL, IS THERE ANY OTHER KIND OF door? As pervasive as these two materials are in the fabrication of doors, it would be easy to discount the existence of any other alternatives. But there is an alternative that has been growing in...

Registration made easy.
July 1, 2004... Option 1 FULL CONFERENCE PACKAGE The total conference package allows you full access to all conference events including the Industry Marketplace, Keynote Luncheon, Conference Education Sessions, Exhibit Hall, Opening Reception,...

Hotel descriptions.
July 1, 2004... MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER (HQ) Towering above the famous San Antonio River Walk, the majestic Marriott Rivercenter provides a gorgeous view and is in a prime location next to the Rivercenter Mall. Within its walls, Marriott guests are provided...

Hotel information.
July 1, 2004... Suites, Hospitalities, and Meeting Rooms Suites at the Marriott Rivercenter have been blocked for DHI exhibitors only. Call DHI Housing at 866/578-8809 or email dhi@conferencedirect.com for suite reservations. To reserve meeting and...

2004 schedule at a glance.(Calendar)
July 1, 2004... Tuesday, October 26 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. DHIndustry Education and Credentialing Program Wednesday, October 27 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Large Exhibitor move-in* 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. DHIndustry Education and Credentialing Program...

DHI conference tours: travel through history.
July 1, 2004... AS YOU WILL SOON EXPERIENCE, SAN ANTONIO IS MUCH MORE than home to the #1-rated convention center in the United States (Meetings South, January 2004) and a great city to host the 29TH DHI Conference and Exposition. With deep roots from a...

It's not just a tradeshow anymore!
July 1, 2004... FOR NEARLY 30 YEARS OUR INDUSTRY has been gathering for a very special event--DHI's Annual Conference and Exposition. Each successive year evokes a variety of fond memories for many of us: business and personal friendships, shared fun and food,...

ERVOS.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Outside trim for ERVOS cylindrical exit devices... the one that fits into a 161 prep. It's a one-motion pull that is very ADA-friendly with no wrist twisting. Our standard pull is vandal resistant without a chance of sagging. And, it's...

Door Controls International.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Door Controls International announces an entirely new concept in Automatic Flush Bolts for Wood Doors, the 960. This patented design eliminates both costly prep and split corners of the veneer. Preparation consists of two round holes,...

Videx.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 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...

Select Hinges[TM].(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Ten 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,...

Architectural Control Systems.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Architectural Control Systems, Inc., (ACSI), announces a new Series 1500 Electric Trim Control Modification Von Duprin 996L Series Trim. The 1560/1570 solenoid controlled trim is ideal for applications requiring only the lock/unlock function of...

Karpen Steel custom doors & frames.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 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....

Technical Glass.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... 60 MINUTE FIRE-RATED HARDWOOD FRAMES The Fireframes[R] Hardwood Series from Technical Glass Products now carries fire ratings up to 60 minutes. These genuine hardwood frames provide an attractive alternative to hollow metal steel...

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

Ambico limited.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Tornado Resistant Doors and Frames--Ambico manufactures doors and frames in conformance with the FEMA 361 standard for tornado resistant doors and frames. Openings as large as 8'0" X 8'0" in singles or in pairs are available. Tested as a unit,...

The Millennium Collection.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Now all of the innovative products from Millennium Doors are offered under one name. The Millennium Collection, Infinity Raised Molding Doors, Ovation Layered Panel Doors, Encore Router Carved Doors and our new Radius Frame Door Frame System....

Special-lite fiberglass reinforced polyester doors.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... The SL-17 FRP Flush Door is the logical choice where heavy traffic, adverse environmental conditions, physical abuse, or vandalism are expected. They're extremely scratch, dent, stain and corrosion resistant for longer life. These light weight...

DORMA.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... The new STA series door closers from DORMA Architectural Hardware feature corrosion resistant materials and rugged construction, making them ideal for severe climate conditions or exposure to corrosive environments. The closers have aluminum...

Mohawk Flush Doors, Inc.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... Mohawk Flush Doors, Inc. is proud to be one of the nation's few door manufacturers to successfully meet all the requirements necessary to participate in the Architectural Woodworking Institute's Quality Certification Program. AWI now...

Rutherford Controls Inc.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... RCI's new "all-in-one" 6 Series Electric Strike includes a multi-voltage single solenoid (selectable 12 or 24 VDC and 12 to 24 VAC), selectable mode (fail locked, or unlocked), horizontal adjustment and plug-in wire connectors. A low profile...

Pemko Mfg. Co.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... P.C. Henderson Pacer--Sliding and Folding Door Systems [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Henderson Pacer Glass Door System accommodates both sliding and fixed door panels. Track can be either soffit or face fixed. For easy assembly, hangers...

Graham introduces new 5-ply line of wood doors.(Product Showcase)(Advertisement)
July 1, 2004... The latest technology and manufacturing processes are used for the GRAHAM Select Series, a premium 5-ply wood door available in several architectural face veneers. All-bonded construction and choice of core types and species make the door...

Trends in door manufacturing.
July 1, 2004... AS THE PACE OF CONSTRUCTION cycles gets faster and faster, that old adage "Time is money" rings truer today than ever. With tighter margins, tougher competition and higher costs, design/build firms need to shave job cycles as thin as possible....

Why are factory master keyed orders delayed?
July 1, 2004... SIMPLY PUT, MASTER KEYING IS THE PROCESS OF reducing the security of a cylinder. It is a compromise between security and convenience for a facility. A master keyed cylinder is one where more than one different key allows access. A master key...

A few simple steps to help minimize your hiring risks.(Legal)
July 1, 2004... WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE ACTually watched NBC's The Apprentice, you are probably aware of the show in which New York real estate icon Donald Trump interviews numerous applicants to determine who is capable of running one of the Trump businesses....

HIPAA Privacy Rule--is the benefit plan you offer compliant?
July 1, 2004... This information provided by Brown Smith Wallace, LLC Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act in 1996 to streamline communication of electronic health information. Requirements for privacy of health...

Leadership mythology.(Leadership)
July 1, 2004... LEADERSHIP IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT BUSINESS concepts, but it is perhaps the least understood. Leadership is about getting things done and helping people reach their potential. My experiences as a consultant has shown me that...

Managing your retirement rollover.(Taxes)
July 1, 2004... CHANGE IS COMMONPLACE IN THE VOLATILE AMERICA ECONomy. When a major life change requires you to rethink your retirement plans, you need to consider numerous factors, including portfolio distribution methods, tax options and rollover strategies....

Detex Corporation, Inc.(People)
July 1, 2004... Detex Corporation, Inc., announces two recent promotions and one addition to its personnel. Greg Drake, AHC, has been named as Director of Marketing and Sales. Drake has been instrumental in the company's transition into the architectural...

Marshfield DoorSystems, Inc.(People)
July 1, 2004... Marshfield DoorSystems has hired Darren Torr as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Torr brings more than a decade of experience working for manufacturers that serve the construction industry. Prior to joining Marshfield, Torr...

Partition system delivers durable, attractive room division.(Products)
July 1, 2004... The Acousti-Seal[R] line of operable partitions from Modernfold enables large indoor spaces to be divided quickly and easily into multiple smaller areas featuring superior acoustics, aesthetics, and durability. Acousti-Seal partitions offer STC...

Lockset "clutch" means survival.(Products)
July 1, 2004... Marks USA introduces the only electrified Grade 1 lockset featuring the "clutch." The Electrified Survivor series locksets with the clutch are available for operation as either electrically locked or unlocked. When locked, the Survivor's clutch...

Upgrade to electronic access control for narrow stile aluminum doors.(Products)
July 1, 2004... The new Schlage King Cobra series features iButton ports, 12-button keypads and standard builder's cylinders. Comparably priced to conventional mechanical and electronic numerical code locks, the King Cobra locks store up to 100 codes and let...

Installation tool cuts time and costs.(Products)
July 1, 2004... The new jig series installation tools from Locktools [R] provides solutions for common lock installation headaches. The Wild Jig.1, Wild Jig.2 and TimeSaver Jig are designed by a locksmith for locksmiths. Set-up time is drastically reduced, the...

Convenient and versatile digital access.(Products)
July 1, 2004... The new Trilogy DK3000 digital access keypad from Alarm Lock Systems can be used in any application, large or small, from businesses and hospitals to retail stores and universities. Its timed-egress input feature allows any door to stay...

New mini delayed-egress lock.(Products)
July 1, 2004... The new Security Door Controls Exit Check 1581S mini delayed-egress lock features a small, low-profile housing that incorporates a 650lb holding force magnetic lock, electronics and subdued alarm tone, while maintaining all the features found...

Stile and rail doors now available from VT.(Products)
July 1, 2004... Production has begun on VT Industries' new architectural stile and rail doors for the commercial market. VT stile and rail doors are available with the same features and benefits offered in VT's flush door line, including a wide range of veneer...

Aluminum with wood grain finish.(Products)
July 1, 2004... Vistawall Architectural Products recently introduced its Natura[TM] line of aluminum, which looks like wood. The wood grain design is applied directly to the metal and then baked to make it durable and virtually maintenance free. From a...

Fire-rated glass and vision frames offer safety and privacy.(Products)
July 1, 2004... Marshfield DoorSystems now provides PyroEdge-20 fire-rated clear glass as part of its Expressions del Sol[TM] factory-installed glazing collection, blending improved life safety performance with aesthetic appeal and design flexibility. Tested...

Hemmed-edge door design.(Products)
July 1, 2004... Concept Frames, Inc., has a new door design with a hemmed edge. These doors are manufactured from 16-guage galvanealed material with polystyrene or steel-stiffened cores. Fire rating is available. Flush top caps and closer reinforcements are...

Add monitored openings with proximity or magnetic stripe access control locks.(Products)
July 1, 2004... IR Security & Safety's Electronic Access Control Division offers its new Schlage VIP (Value Integration Platform) locks and exit trim, which let users monitor door openings with their own existing, third-party access control panels and...

Self-powered locks, simplicity, security and software.(Products)
July 1, 2004... The battery-less PowerLever [R] PROX 9000 from Kaba Access Control combines the convenience of PROX with PIN access to provide dual credential access control for up to 3,000 individual user codes. The lock provides access control flexibility by...

Sound-retardant swinging doors.(Products)
July 1, 2004... Overly Door Company now offers sound-retardant swinging doors with vision lights up to 1,296 sq. inches that are UL rated up to 3/4-hour duration. Overly acoustic wood doors achieve a higher STC rating and are lighter weight than most...

Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.(Updates)
July 1, 2004... Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc., has announced the acquisition of the Koala Convenience & Activities Division of Koala Corporation. the division is the leading manufacturer and marketer of diaper changing stations, child seating and activity...

Air Louvers, Inc., opens new warehouse.(Updates)
July 1, 2004... Air Louvers, Inc., is now stocking the most popular sizes of visions frames and louvers in its Hiawatha warehouse in Bloomington, MN. The new warehouse will complement the company's other warehouse in Atlanta, GA. The additional warehouses will...

Tectonic Network launched and recognized by CSI.(Updates)
July 1, 2004... The Tectonic Solutions division of ROI Corporation acquired three construction information companies: SpecSource, BlueBolt and Construction Yellow Pages. The integration of the three acquired companies with Tectonic Solutions has been completed...

Mayflower expands inventory.(Updates)
July 1, 2004... Mayflower Sales Co., Inc., has extensive stock of each of the newest Locknetics electromagnetic locks, the MagForce 40 series featuring 600-lb. holding force and series featuring 600-lb. holding force and the 70 series with 1200-lb. holding...

Electric strike with windstorm resistance rating.(Updates)
July 1, 2004... HES, Inc., announces its 1006 series windstorm-resistant rated as certified by ANSI A250, 13-2003, ASTM E1886-97, and ASTM E330-98. The 1006 is the first and only electric strike to acquire the windstorm-resistant rating, testing at an outswing...

Hinge catalog available online.(Infosource)
July 1, 2004... Robert Renaud, president of the Montreal Hinge Company, is glad to announce that the company's full catalog, including all template sheets, is now available on the web at www.montrealhinge.com. All the products shown in this catalog are "from...

"Big" product binders.(Infosource)
July 1, 2004... JLM Wholesale is pleased to announce the return of its "Big Binders." These binders include detailed product and ordering information. They will be shipped with the company's latest brochure and an interactive CD to existing customers. The...

Technical literature resources.
July 1, 2004... HANDBOOKS Abbreviations and Symbols. A comprehensive list of recommended industry identifications as they appear in hardware schedules, specifications and most industry literature. (1983) Basic Architectural Hardware. Technical booklet...

Order form.
July 1, 2004... DHI HANDBOOKS QTY. MEMBER NON-MEMB TOTAL Abbreviations and Symbols (1983) $5.50 $8.50 Basic Architectural Hardware (1985) $8.50...

Do you know?(Tech Tip)
July 1, 2004... SINCE THEIR DEVELOPMENT IN THE LATE 19TH century, revolving doors have become a common feature in many downtown highrises, suburban shopping centers, metropolitan hospitals and other buildings designed to accommodate a regular flow of patrons....