How is This Wall Framed? 3 How is This Wall Framed?
Welded or Knock Down Frame 5 Welded or Knock Down Frame
If the walls are existing and are covered with sheet rock, a knock down frame is typical.
If the walls are in process of being built and no sheet rock has been hung, either frame type can be used.
If a masonry wall is existing or is going to be built, a welded frame is typical.
Knock Down or Welded Frame 6 Knock Down or Welded Frame
If the walls are existing and are covered with sheet rock, a knock down frame is typical.
If the walls are in process of being built and no sheet rock has been hung, either frame type can be used.
Stainless Steel Type 7 Stainless Steel Type
Construction 10 Construction
Fire Rating 13 Fire Rating
Door Louver 15 Door Louver
Do You Need Door Hardware? 16 Do You Need Door Hardware?
Entry / Exit Hardware 18 Entry / Exit Hardware
Panic Bar Hardware 19 Panic Bar Hardware
Value Engineered is hardware designed or modified to meet performance needs at the lowest overall cost. It focuses on smart design and component choices without reducing quality or safety.
Grade 2 or Grade 1 20 Grade 2 or Grade 1
Grade 2 Hardware:
Mid-grade / standard duty
Designed for light commercial or residential use
Good durability, but not as heavy-duty as Grade 1
Shorter cycle ratings
More affordable
Grade 1 Hardware:
Highest quality / heavy-duty
Designed for commercial or high-traffic use
Thicker materials, stronger internal components
Longer lifespan (often rated for millions of cycles)
More precise manufacturing and tighter tolerances
Usually more expensive
Value Engineered is hardware designed or modified to meet performance needs at the lowest overall cost. It focuses on smart design and component choices without reducing quality or safety.
Mortise Lever Set: Escutcheon or Rose 23 Mortise Lever Set: Escutcheon or Rose
Mortise Lever Set: Escutcheon 24 Mortise Lever Set: Escutcheon
Mortise Lever Set: Rose 25 Mortise Lever Set: Rose
Exit Device 26 Exit Device
Exit Device Trim 27 Exit Device Trim
Lock Prep Type 28 Lock Prep Type
Construction Core 30 Construction Core
Closer Hardware 32 Closer Hardware
Value Engineered is hardware designed or modified to meet performance needs at the lowest overall cost. It focuses on smart design and component choices without reducing quality or safety.
Closer Finish 33 Closer Finish
Weatherstripping 34 Weatherstripping
Kick Plates 38 Kick Plates
How Many of These Metal Doors with Frames? 39 How Many of These Metal Doors with Frames?
Pick Up or Delivery 40 Pick Up or Delivery