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Fire-Rated and Acoustic Automatic Door Bottoms: A Specifier's Guide to Getting the Assembly Right

What This Guide Covers Automatic door bottoms that carry both a fire rating and an acoustic (sound attenuation) rating occupy a narrow but critical position in commercial hardware scheduling. Specifyi...

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Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog

Full Mortised Auto Door Bottoms: Specifying and Installing the Right Drop Seal for Commercial Openings

Why the Door Bottom Is the Most Overlooked Seal in the Assembly When architects and contractors detail a door opening, the perimeter gasketing and threshold typically receive careful attention. The au...

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Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog

Astragals for Double Doors: Problems, Benefits, and the Right Solution

What Is an Astragal -- and Why Does It Matter? An astragal is the hardware component that seals the gap between the two leaves of a pair of doors -- the meeting stile . Without one, that center gap be...

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Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog

How to Choose the Right Door Closer for Schools, Hospitals, and Commercial Buildings

The Right Door Closer Makes a Bigger Difference Than You Think Whether you are managing a school facility, overseeing a hospital renovation, or bidding a commercial tenant buildout, selecting the righ...

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