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Step 2 – Construction Types
Solid Particle Core (SC)
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Weight and feel of a wood door
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Reduces sound transmission
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Reeb
®
stocks SC doors with a triple-bottom rail and wood
stiles and rails for additional screw holding power
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Great for residential and light-commercial applications like
living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and large storage areas.
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Can be fire-rated up to 20 minutes with certified frames and hardware
See pages 10-11
for more information on Solid Particle Core construction.
Hollow Core (HC)
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Standard offering includes wood stiles for added screw holding
power and easy size reductions
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Also available with MDF/Fiber stiles
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Commonly used in residential applications where sound
transmission and durability is not a primary concern
See pages 12-13
for more information on Hollow Core construction.
Solid Mineral Core (MC)
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Weight and feel of a wood door
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Reduces sound transmission
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Manufactured with a special fire-resistant core and firestop
material allowing a firerating of up to 60-minutes with certified
frames and hardware
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Commonly used in applications that require up to a
60-minute firerating like house-to-garage entryways and
light-commercial buildings
See pages 14-15
for more information on Solid Mineral Core construction.
See pages 44-45
for more information on hardware and accessories
required by fire safety laws and regulations.
