Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection - by Scott Tobias (Paperback)

About the Book

"Your one-stop, comprehensive guide to commercial doors and door hardware--from the brand you trustThe Graphic Standards Guide to Commercial Doors and Door Hardware is the only book of its kind to compile all the relevant information regarding design, specifications, crafting, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings in one easy-to-access place. Content is presented consistently across chapters so professionals can find what they need quickly and reliably, and the book is illustrated with charts, photographs, and architectural details to more easily and meaningfully convey key information. Organized according to industry standards, each chapter focuses on a component of the door opening or door hardware and provides all options available, complete with everything professionals need to know about that component.When designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings, there are many elements to consider: physical items, such as the door, frame, and hanging devices; the opening's function; local codes and standards related to fire, life safety, and accessibility; aesthetics; quality and longevity versus cost; hardware cycle tests; security considerations; and electrified hardware requirements, to name a few. Until now, there hasn't been a single resource for this information. The only resource available that consolidates all the door and hardware standards and guidelines into one comprehensive publication Consistently formatted across chapters and topics for ease of use Packed with drawings and photographs Serves as a valuable study aid for DHI's certification exams If you're a professional tired of referring to numerous product magazines or endless online searches only to find short, out-of-date material, The Graphic Standards Guide to Commercial Doors and Door Hardware gives you everything you need in one convenient, comprehensive resource"--

Book Synopsis

Your one-stop, comprehensive guide to commercial doors and door hardware--from the brand you trust

Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection is the only book of its kind to compile all the relevant information regarding design, specifications, crafting, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings in one easy-to-access place. Content is presented consistently across chapters so professionals can find what they need quickly and reliably, and the book is illustrated with charts, photographs, and architectural details to more easily and meaningfully convey key information. Organized according to industry standards, each chapter focuses on a component of the door opening or door hardware and provides all options available, complete with everything professionals need to know about that component.

When designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings, there are many elements to consider: physical items, such as the door, frame, and hanging devices; the opening's function; local codes and standards related to fire, life safety, and accessibility; aesthetics; quality and longevity versus cost; hardware cycle tests; security considerations; and electrified hardware requirements, to name a few. Until now, there hasn't been a single resource for this information.

• The only resource available that consolidates all the door and hardware standards and guidelines into one comprehensive publication
• Consistently formatted across chapters and topics for ease of use
• Packed with drawings and photographs
• Serves as a valuable study aid for DHI's certification exams

If you're a professional tired of referring to numerous product magazines or endless online searches only to find short, out-of-date material, Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection gives you everything you need in one convenient, comprehensive resource.

From the Back Cover

A single, comprehensive resource for all aspects of door HARDWARE

The Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware is the industry's one-stop reference for door standards, and the ideal reference guide for the Door and Hardware Institute's certification exams. A consolidation of all door and hardware standards and guidelines, this book eliminates the endless searching and guesswork that comes along with designing, specifying, creating, and reviewing submittals for door openings. Coverage includes physical and aesthetic aspects, local fire and accessibility codes, security considerations, hardware requirements, and much more. Each chapter focuses on a component of the door or opening, outlines all available options, and then gives you all the information you need to make the appropriate choices for your project.

• Examine hanging and securing options for various door configurations
• Select the appropriate operating and protective trim pieces
• Consider the need for thresholds, weatherstripping, and gasketing
• Learn the ideal selection and placement of stops, holders, and control devices
• Explore aesthetic options, code requirements, and the language of specifications

Clearly illustrated and consistently organized, the Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware is an invaluable architectural reference.

About the Author

Scott Tobias, AHC, CDC, CDT, CSI, CFDI, FDAI, LEED AP, has been servicing the door, hardware, and construction industries for over 25 years. Having served on the board of DHI as well as CSI, he is one of the most knowledgeable leaders in door hardware applications, code references, and specifications. As an expert educator in the architectural, design, and construction communities, he has authored numerous articles for the Construction Specifier magazine, Cleaning & Maintenance magazine, Life Safety Digest, and Door and Hardware magazine.