David Bolton Aluminum Astragals on Hollow Metal Door Pairs: Why the Seal Material and Finish Have to Be Decided at the Opening Stage What This Guide Covers and Who It Is For When a hollow metal door pair goes in and the gap at the meeting stiles leaks air, water, sound, or smoke, the astragal is almost always the fix. But specifier... astragals door hardware specification door pairs hollow metal doors weathersealing Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Door Bottom Shoes vs. Sweeps: Choosing the Right Assembly When the Floor Condition Changes The Problem Starts at the Floor, Not the Door This article helps contractors, facility managers, and architects understand when a door bottom shoe is the right call versus a simple sweep or automatic ... door bottoms door maintenance seals and sweeps threshold hardware weathersealing Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Nylon Brush Astragals on Exterior Door Pairs: Why the Finish and Pile Height Decision Happens at the Opening, Not the Catalog What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A nylon brush astragal seals the gap at the meeting stile of a door pair. On exterior openings, it blocks drafts, wind-driven rain, dust, insects, and light. ... brush astragals commercial door gasketing door pair seals exterior door hardware weathersealing Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Brush Astragals on Door Pairs: Matching the Seal Material to the Job Before You Cut the Length What This Article Covers and Who It Helps Brush astragals are the unsung workhorses of the meeting stile on commercial door pairs. They seal the gap between the active and inactive leaf against drafts... astragals commercial-hardware door-pairs seals-and-sweeps weathersealing Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Commercial Door Threshold Selection Guide: Sealing, ADA, and Heavy-Traffic Applications What This Guide Covers and Who It Helps Selecting the right commercial door threshold affects weather performance, code compliance, long-term durability, and your inspection results. Whether you are a... ADA compliance commercial hardware door thresholds heavy-traffic hardware weathersealing Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
