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SDI Videos

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Information for Architects

Knockdown vs Welded Frames

Fire Rated Doors and Frames

Meet the Steel Door Institute

The Best Steel Doors

Steel Doors vs. Wood, Aluminum, and FRP Doors

Tornado Resistant Doors for Shelters/Safe Rooms

Steel Doors for Schools: Fire Rated, Dent Resistant

Blast Resistant Doors - Pass and Fail Tests

How Fire Rated Doors are Made and Tested

Forced Entry Doors Test

Installation and Inspection

How to Install Frames in Steel Stud Construction

How to Install Frames in Masonry Construction

How to Install a Steel Door

How to Install Slip-On Drywall Frames

How to Install Punch & Dimple Frames

Fire Door Inspection Checklist

Preparation

The 3 Ways to Weld Steel Door Frames

How to Measure for Replacement Steel Doors

Jobsite Storage of Steel Doors & How to Apply Topcoat

Troubleshooting

Fixing Uneven Gaps Between a Door and Frame

Fixing Doors that Won't Close due to Hinge Bind

Fixing Frames that are Twisted or Out of Square