SynopsisThe first one-stop resource for all commercial door and door hardware standards and guidelines, this book offers quick, reliable access to information professionals need when designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing submittals/shop drawings for door openings., Your one-stop, comprehensive guide to commercial doors and door hardware--from the brand you trust Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection is the only book of its kind to compile all the relevant information regarding design, specifications, crafting, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings in one easy-to-access place. Content is presented consistently across chapters so professionals can find what they need quickly and reliably, and the book is illustrated with charts, photographs, and architectural details to more easily and meaningfully convey key information. Organized according to industry standards, each chapter focuses on a component of the door opening or door hardware and provides all options available, complete with everything professionals need to know about that component. When designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings, there are many elements to consider: physical items, such as the door, frame, and hanging devices; the opening's function; local codes and standards related to fire, life safety, and accessibility; aesthetics; quality and longevity versus cost; hardware cycle tests; security considerations; and electrified hardware requirements, to name a few. Until now, there hasn't been a single resource for this information. The only resource available that consolidates all the door and hardware standards and guidelines into one comprehensive publication Consistently formatted across chapters and topics for ease of use Packed with drawings and photographs Serves as a valuable study aid for DHI's certification exams If you're a professional tired of referring to numerous product magazines or endless online searches only to find short, out-of-date material, Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection gives you everything you need in one convenient, comprehensive resource., A single, comprehensive resource for all aspects of door HARDWARE The Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware is the industrys one-stop reference for door standards, and the ideal reference guide for the Door and Hardware Institutes certification exams. A consolidation of all door and hardware standards and guidelines, this book eliminates the endless searching and guesswork that comes along with designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing submittals for door openings. Coverage includes physical and aesthetic aspects, local fire and accessibility codes, security considerations, hardware requirements, and much more. Each chapter focuses on a component of the door or opening, outlines all available options, and then gives you all the information you need to make the appropriate choices for your project. Examine hanging and securing options for various door configurations Select the appropriate operating and protective trim pieces Consider the need for thresholds, weatherstripping, and gasketing Learn the ideal selection and placement of stops, holders, and control devices Explore aesthetic options, code requirements, and the language of specifications Clearly illustrated and consistently organized, the Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware is an invaluable architectural reference.
LC Classification NumberTH2278.T63 2014