Category Archive: Product Focus

Jun 24

Sliding Doors: An Enduring Choice

Sliding Doors: An Enduring Choice Sliding doors have been an essential part of architectural design dating back to the Roman Empire. Although their popularity has fluctuated through the years their valuable space-saving feature makes sliding doors an enduring choice. After experiencing a decline in popularity since the 1920s, the rustic barn style design has recently …

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Nov 08

How to Replace a Door Closer

How to Replace a Door Closer Need to know how to replace a door closer quickly and cost effectively? Design Hardware’s 316R series closer makes replacing a door closer a breeze.  First the Closer  The 316R is a heavy duty door closer that meets ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 standards. It has a rack and pinion design and a cast aluminum body. It is a …

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Sep 17

FireSafe20 Fiberglass Fire Rated Doors

Special-Lite Introduces New FireSafe20 – Fiberglass 20 minute fire rated Special-Lite’s new FireSafe20 fiberglass fire rated doors provide 20 minute fire protection. FireSafe20 complements their current fire-rated offerings as well as the growing Special-Lite interior architectural product line. The addition of 20 minute fire rated doors round out Special-Lite’s fire rated product offerings and allows you to source fiberglass doors from …

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