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Videos

Visit our Installation page for printable installation and troubleshooting guides, and Spanish versions of these videos.

Information for Architects

How Specifiers Use the Steel Door Institute

Sound Resistant Acoustic Doors
Reducing the Risk of Forced Entry
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
SDI Certified
Forced Entry Doors Test

Installation and Inspection

Damaged Steel Doors: Repair or Replace?
Common Misconceptions About Fire Door Assemblies
How To Specify Frames to be Water Resistant
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

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