I went over to the warehouse this morning to ship out items for one of our final trade shows of the year. I walked back to the door production area, and they were working on some of the Sound Transmission Class (STC) doors that we assemble for various government applications. This got me thinking, “Self, […]
Read moreWhen selecting doors for your facilities, do you take into account the types of materials used in their manufacturing? Depending on if you’re choosing a door that will be faced with the harsh elements of the outdoors or if you’re simply looking for an interior door that will handle a lot of foot traffic, the […]
Read moreYou may think that a door is a door, but I’m here to tell you that there are a lot of different types of doors, and they all serve a different purpose. If you use the wrong door for the wrong application, you, my friend, will have some maintenance issues on your hands. Let’s walk […]
Read moreI like the look of wood doors, but I am having a lot of problems with their longevity and functionality. What are my options? Wood doors are beautiful, but they can quickly lose aesthetic appeal due to use, abuse, fading, cracking, and warping. They also aren’t always as functional as other door types. The good […]
Read moreLately I’ve talked a lot about brand identity and how you can incorporate it into your door and hardware specification, by using upgraded architectural hardware. There is a common misconception within our industry that the words ‘unique’ or ‘custom’ always includes a hefty price tag. While there are instances where this is the case there […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, we discussed the issues that commonly arise when using wood doors on an exterior opening. While wood doors are beautiful, they just can’t hold up to the elements like they need to. CurriStain doors solve this problem, but that still leaves you scratching your head on what to do about your interior wood […]
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