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Why Steel? Performance Study of Hollow Metal, Aluminum, Wood, and Fiberglass Doors and Frames

Why Steel? Performance Study of Hollow Metal, Aluminum, Wood, and Fiberglass Doors and Frames Prepared by Key Marketing Group October 2012

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Why Steel? Performance Study of Hollow Metal, Aluminum, Wood, and Fiberglass Doors and Frames

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  1. Why Steel? Performance Study of Hollow Metal, Aluminum, Wood, and Fiberglass Doors and Frames Prepared by Key Marketing Group October 2012 This report was sponsored by the following steel door and frame manufacturing associations: Steel Door Institute (SDI), Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (HMMA) and Canadian Steel Door Manufacturing Association (CSDMA). A Division of

  2. What is Why Steel? Why Steel? is the first performance study ever to compare hollow metal, wood, aluminum, and fiberglass doors and frames based on test data and expert insight. The results are presented in “Performance Tables” that allow you—an architect, specifier, facility owner or manager, or other industry professional—to easily compare the performance of the materials in various categories. After reviewing this presentation, we encourage you to ask yourself, “Why steel?” We think you’ll like the answer. You are welcome to download and share the complete Why Steel? report, located at the SDI, HMMA, and CSDMA websites.

  3. Performance Tables Objective • To accurately illustrate the different performance characteristics of various door materials, utilizing standards and tests where possible. Methodology • The first six tables are quantitative, with measurable performance characteristics such as a sound transmission coefficient (STC) and fire rating. These results are provided by independent testing organizations, such as Intertek or UL.

  4. Performance Tables Methodology • The remaining five tables lack a definable metric, such as vandal resistance. These factors are still very important in material selection. The content of these tables was obtained from manufacturer and association websites. • In all cases, the performance tables were reviewed with industry professionals. More than 20 individuals from 15 manufacturers or trade associations were interviewed and/or reviewed the performance tables prior to publication.

  5. Swing Test (Cycle Test) Wood, aluminum and fiberglass each failed the one million cycle test performed by Intertek.

  6. Fire Rating Hollow metal is the only material that offers a three hour fire rating.

  7. Acoustical Performance Hollow metal has the highest STC rating at the lowest cost.

  8. Thermal Performance

  9. Hurricane Resistance Hollow metal provides the highest hurricane resistance.

  10. Tornado Resistance Wood, aluminum and fiberglass have not passed tornado resistance tests.

  11. Abuse Hollow metal is sturdy, which is ideal for high abuse locations.

  12. Sanitation Stainless steel doors have superior anti-microbial properties to other door materials.

  13. Corrosion / Water Resistance Stainless steel doors are commonly specified for corrosive environments.

  14. Maintenance and Repair Hollow metal doors do not crack or dent easily.

  15. Longevity Hollow metal has the longest life of any of the materials studied and can last 30-40 years.

  16. Conclusions • Steel has many performance advantages over wood, aluminum and fiberglass. • Steel doors and frames provide the best strength, repair and maintenance, and longevity of any standard product. • These advantages translate into lower lifetime cost of ownership for steel doors and frames.

  17. Thank you Judy Key Johnson Scott Johnson Key Marketing Group jjohnson@keymarketinggroup.biz (o) 949-218-0710 (m) 949-422-8210

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