1.

SIZE (WIDTH X HEIGHT X THICKNESS)

The door size can be determined two ways.  You may measure the actual existing door if you are replacing a door or you can provide the door frame dimensions. If there is not an existing door, measure from the face of the door frame to the door stop on the hinge side of the door to determine door thickness.

2.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING, MULTIFAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL

Your salesperson will need to know what type of structure the door will be used in so that we can determine what type of door construction will be approriate for your particular application. Not all doors are constructed the same way.

3.

INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR

Due to the many different types of construction, your salesperson will need to know whether the door will be used inside of the building or on the outside of the building. Not every door is suitable for exterior use due to different weather conditions.  Our stock wood doors are for interior use only.

4.

HAND (SEE CHART BELOW)

5.

FIRE RATING (IF ANY)

Fire ratings are usually designated by the engineer for your project who has reviewed the construction being utilized, has consulted the national fire code guidelines and determined what the appropriate fire rating for the door units will be. We need to know because not all fire rated doors are constructed the same. RDL Supply cannot tell you what to rate a fire rated assembly. All components in a fire rated assembly must be fire rated as well.

6.

STYLE (ELEVATION)

There are many different door styles/elevations that are available. On commercial construction projects the most commonly used is a flush (flat) door, although there are difference elevations that we provide such as 6 panel (or colonist) type doors that are commonly used on residential projects.

7.

HARDWARE PREPARATIONS

In order to reinforce or prep doors, we need to know what type of hardware will be used on your job (single bore, double bore, panic prep. etc.)..

8

WOOD OR METAL

RDL Supply can supply both hollow metal and architectural wood doors.  We have the ability not only to lable fire rated doors but to prepare the doors to receive the required hardware. This applies to both metal and wood doors.

9

SUPPLIED WITH FRAME AND HARDWARE OR WITHOUT

Should you need a door for an existing frame, we can supply this for you.  You will need to provide size, handing, hinge and strike locations. We will also need to know what type of hardware is required.

10.

SPECIAL INFORMATION ON DOOR FACE (WOOD SPECIES, METAL GAUGE, PLASTIC PATTERN, COLOR)

There are several different options for door faces.  For wood doors, we will need to know what species (type of wood) is required so that we can match your selection. We also provide laminate clad (covered) doors if needed and will need to know the color pattern number or specification from the blueprint if available.  Metal doors are constructed of cold rolled steel of different thicknesses (gauges).  This is vital information for your project because thinner metals cannot always be fire rated.

1.

WALL SIZE (THICKNESS)

Measure across the open or raw framing area where you see the stud (wood or metal) from one side of the wall to the other, including sheetrock, gypsum board, brick, concrete masonry unit block, concrete or steel.

2.

WALL CONSTRUCTION & ANCHOR TYPE

You will to tell your salesperson what type of construction material you are using or exists where the door is to be installed (wood stud, metal stud, brick, masonry, concrete or steel). This needs to be determined so a means of anchoring can be chosen.

3.

ROUGH OPENING SIZE (WIDTH X HEIGHT)

This is the opening where the frame is to be installed.  Facing the opening, place the end of your tape measure against the framing material and span across to the other side of the opening. This dimension determines the width. Next, standing at the opening, place the end of your tape measure at the floor and measure up to the header or framing cross piece at the top to get the height.   We will determine what type of frame will fit in your rough opening.

4.

DOOR THICKNESS (1-3/8" OR 1-3/4")

This needs to be determined so that we will know how to build your frame. The most common door thickness in the commercial industry is 1-3/4".

5.

HAND (SEE CHART BELOW)

 

 

 

6.

INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR

Your salesperson will need to know this so it can be determined what type of hardware will be required and if your door will need weatherstripping.  You may also require a galvanized door as requested by some property owners.

7.

FIRE RATING (IF ANY)

Fire ratings are usually designated by the engineer for your project who has reviewed the construction being utilized, has consulted the national fire code guidelines and determined what the appropriate fire rating for the door units will be. We need to know because not all fire rated doors are constructed the same. RDL Supply cannot tell you what to rate a fire rated assembly. All components in a fire rated assembly must be fire rated as well.

8.

HARDWARE PREPARATIONS

In order to reinforce or prep frames, we need to know what type of hardware will be used on your job.

9.

NEW OR EXISTING WALL

This will help us to determine what type of frame anchors need to be supplied with your frame.

10.

FRAME PROFILE

If you have an existing metal frame that needs to be replaced and you cannot measure wall size, measure the outside to outside thickness of the frame.

1.

FINISH (COLOR)

Almost every hardware manufacturer offers a full line of quality finishes on theirproduct. Please be aware that not all manufacturer finishes will match.  Most common finish is US26D Satin chrome, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze followed by 695 Dark bronze powder coat.

2.

DOOR THICKNESS (1-3/8" OR 1-3/4")

Nearly all doors used on current construction projects fall into either one of these sizes. The 1-3/8” door is commonly used on interior residential projects. 1-3/4” doors are almost always used on commercial projects and exterior openings.

3.

HAND (SEE CHART)

This is only needed for mortise locks which is a lock that needs an approximate 4” x 8” pocket mortised in the edge of door.

 

4.

BACKSET (2-3/8" OR 2-3/4")

The backset of the lock or passage set, is measured on the wide side of the door.  The distance from the edge of the door to the center of the bore (hole) is your backset.  The most common backset for commercial applications is 2-3/4”. Residential projects commonly use 2-3/8”.   Some hardware companies manufacture an adjustable backset feature that eliminates the need for multiple hardware sets on the job.

5.

FIRE RATING (IF ANY)

Please be aware that if your door assembly is a fire rating opening,  your hardware must be fire rated as well.  Not all hardware carries the UL (Underwriters Label) listing.

6.

LOCK TYPE

There are many different types of locks, for example: entry lock- key used for secure access, key on one side thumbturn/ pushbutton on the other side;  privacy lock- push button or thumb turn used for restrooms; passage set-both sides of knob or lever always open; Deadbolt – key used on outside, thumbturn used on the inside.  When buying hardware, we will need to know the model number and brand name if you are matching existing.

7.

KEYING INSTRUCTIONS

We have on-staff locksmiths that key or re-key locks purchased from RDL Supply. There are many different combinations of locking options. Your salesperson will help you with these decisions.

8.

HINGE SIZE (HEIGHT X WIDTH)

There are factors that determine the appropriate size of the hinge; the size of the door, weight of the door and the frequency of use.  There are many sizes that can be used.  To measure hinges that are existing, it is height x width x depth (thickness).  Standard weight is .134 and heavy weight can be .180 or .190.  Your doors would need to be mortised to the depth needed.

9.

TRAFFIC LEVEL (FREQUENCY)

This is vital information you need to find out, so that the correct hardware may be used. Door Closers are graded on cycle count usage, meaning how many times the door can be operated properly while still in warranty. We will help you size your Door Closer appropriately.