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MDH doesn't just drop off doors and disappear. Here's what a job site visit from our team actually looks like — and why it…
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Door Hardware
There's more to hinge selection than most people expect. This article covers hinge types, sizing by door weight and width, bearing vs. non-bearing, continuous…
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Fire-Rated Assemblies
NFPA 80 in plain language — what fire ratings mean, what's required at each rating level, and the compliance failures that show up most…
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General
Commercial doors and hardware require regular maintenance to perform safely, function correctly, and stay code-compliant. Here's what building owners and facility managers need to…
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Wood Doors
Wood doors aren't just for aesthetics. This article covers how commercial wood doors are constructed, when they're the right specification choice, fire rating requirements,…
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Door Hardware
The hardware that protects a commercial door from daily wear and tear is just as important as the hardware that makes it function. Here's…
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Hollow Metal
Hollow metal doors aren't all built the same. This article covers face sheet construction, core types, gauge selection, and how to read a door…
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General
Nebraska sits squarely in tornado country. For contractors and building owners, understanding when tornado-rated doors are required — and what makes them different from…
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Hollow Metal
Not all hollow metal frames are the same. This article breaks down welded vs. knocked-down frames, masonry vs. drywall anchoring, gauge selection, throat dimensions,…
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