Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection

“Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection” is your ultimate resource for all things related to commercial doors and door hardware, brought to you by a trusted brand in the industry. This book stands as the only comprehensive compilation of information on design, specifications, crafting, and reviewing shop drawings for door openings, all conveniently accessible in one place.

Structured with consistency across chapters, professionals can quickly locate the information they need, with each chapter focusing on a specific component of the door opening or door hardware. Illustrated with charts, photographs, and architectural details, the book effectively communicates key information to readers.

Covering industry standards, each chapter provides a thorough examination of the options available for each component, ensuring that professionals are well-informed about their choices. Whether you’re designing, specifying, crafting, or reviewing shop drawings for door openings, this book addresses all elements to consider, including physical components, functionality, local codes and standards, aesthetics, quality, security, and electrified hardware requirements.

This resource is the only one of its kind that consolidates all door and hardware standards and guidelines into a single, comprehensive publication. With its consistent formatting, packed illustrations, and coverage of essential topics, it serves as a valuable study aid for certification exams conducted by the Door and Hardware Institute (DHI).

If you’re tired of searching through multiple sources for outdated or incomplete information, “Illustrated Guide to Door Hardware: Design, Specification, Selection” provides everything you need in one convenient and comprehensive reference.