3
Step 2
Determine if a
fire rating is required
Fire doors and their respective frames and hardware
are rated by the amount of time (in minutes or hours)
that a door can withstand exposure to fire in test
conditions.
Fire Ratings
Page 12
Laws and regulations regarding fire ratings can vary
between states, cities, townships and municipalities.
Always be sure to check with all regulating
authorities to ensure the door units you order and
install will comply with applicable laws.
See
page 12
to learn more.
Hollow Metal
Pages 6-9
Reeb
®
stocks hollow metal frames for both drywall and
masonry applications. Both are 16-gauge, rabbeted
frames, fire-rated up to 90 minutes.
See
pages 6-9
for our in-stock sizes and to learn more.
Commercial Split-Steel
Pages 10-11
(Interior Use Only)
Our commercial split steel frame offering is used for
drywall applications only. It is 16-gauge and fire-rated
up to 90 minutes.
See
pages 10-11
to learn more.
(Continue to Step 3)
How To Choose A Commercial Door
Step 1
Choose a frame
To choose the correct frame type,
determine if your wall construction is
drywall or masonry. If drywall, we stock
two types of steel frames: hollow metal
and commercial split steel. Masonry
frames are hollow metal.
