David Bolton When the 48-Inch Rim Exit Device Strike Gets Located Wrong Because No One Confirmed the Door Handing Before the Frame Was Set The Problem That Shows Up After the Frame Is Grouted In This article is for commercial subcontractors, facility managers, and project managers who are coordinating door hardware on single doors with a... commercial door hardware door handing egress hardware exit devices rim exit hardware Jun 19, 2026
David Bolton SVR Exit Devices on Standard 3-0 Doors: Why the Rod Travel and Strike Height Get Miscalculated Before the Device Ships What This Article Covers -- and Who Needs It A surface vertical rod (SVR) exit device on a standard 3-foot-wide, 7-foot-tall door looks straightforward on a schedule. The door size is common, the devi... SVR panic hardware commercial door hardware door hardware installation egress hardware exit devices May 20, 2026
David Bolton Rim Exit Devices on Single Doors: How to Nail the Selection Before You Order Why Rim Exit Device Selection Goes Wrong Before Installation Even Starts This guide is for contractors, facility managers, and architects who need to select a rim exit device for a standard single doo... commercial door hardware egress hardware exit devices life safety rim panic hardware Apr 23, 2026
David Bolton SVR Exit Device Lead Times Explained: How to Plan Your Door Hardware Schedule Why Exit Device Lead Times Derail Commercial Door Schedules Surface vertical rod (SVR) exit devices are a staple of commercial egress hardware, showing up in schools, healthcare facilities, retail cen... SVR exit device egress hardware exit devices hardware scheduling panic hardware Apr 22, 2026
David Bolton Rim Exit Devices on Wide Doors: A Specifier's Guide to Getting the 48-Inch Opening Right Why the 48-Inch Door Width Is a Pivot Point in Exit Device Specification A 48-inch-wide door is one of the widest single-leaf openings you will routinely encounter in commercial construction. It shows... commercial door hardware egress hardware exit devices life safety rim panic hardware Apr 22, 2026