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SHIPPING BAR VS SPREADER BAR

How many times have you gone to a jobsite to see the shipping bars still installed on a welded frame that has been installed into...

Insights from the Vancouver’s Annual Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Conference: A Steel Doors Manufacturer’s Perspective

May 14th and 15th, Vancouver Amidst the creative buzz of Canada’s West Coast metropolis, the Annual Architects Conference in Vancouver brought together the brightest minds...

Exploring Stainless Steel Doors and Frames

In the world of architecture and interior design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in defining the aesthetic appeal, functionality, and longevity of...

Are All Sound Ratings Equal?

An important design consideration in any building is sound attenuation. Noise has a significant effect on how people function on a daily basis. Without the...

What is Galvanized G90 Steel and Why is it Used?

Galvanized G90 is a cold rolled steel sheet that is hot dip coated with a durable protective coating of zinc. To break it down, the...

What You Need to Know about CSDMA 90 Minute Fire Rated Windows and Transom frames, and Side Lites.

What You Need to Know about CSDMA 90 Minute Fire Rated Windows and Transom frames, and Side Lites. The CSDMA recently tested a 90 minute...

What is ‘standard?’

A ‘standard’ is generally accepted criteria developed by an authoritative body.  In hollow metal, we comply with ‘standards’ adopted by governments.  The CSDMA logo is...

Top 5 Reasons Why Steel Doors Surpass All Other Doors

Top 5 Reasons Why Steel Doors Surpass All Other Doors If you are an architect or a specifier, you often have to decide which door...