Hey guys, I scored a door today for free and I'm wanting to use it in my studio if I can. I believe its a solid door. Its a steel garage "firedoor" is what they called it. A standard Garage-to-House entry door. Its a 30" door with a jam, handleset, and adjustable threashold.
So.. will this thing be usable assuming I get the proper seals?
Thanks
Ron
Door
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 7698.
That is not a lot of info to go on. Most standard steel "Garage to House entry doors" are steel either side, wood frame (particle board style) around the perimeter of door (around edge in between steel) and then some sort of insulation fill. Door I just purchased should/could be very similar to yours (and I very well could be wrong):
External image, not preserved — original: http://www.jeld-wen.com/_images/attributes/ed_steel_corner_sample_b.jpg
My door was not the best choice for iso, but this was my best choice to meet my building code for an exterior door. Rod has posted about someones door within the past few months on some thread on here, gave a very good response to a concern for the doors feeling light. IF the door has a manufacture stamp somewhere, find the web site... and if you can take an educated guess on the weight of door you maybe able to figure out exact construction. IMHO though FREE is a great price and bare min your door is solid filled with something (I hope) but the material (if like mine "polystyrene core") may not be the best density but will let the door act as a single leaf. Once in place you should evaluate and maybe upgrade the seals. Hope that helps :roll: MarcA. Standard wood stiles and rails create a complete thermal break. A wood edge is standard. B. Two coats of neutral, low-sheen, baked-on enamel primer enables easier finishing. C. One-piece polystyrene core provides a custom fit, eliminating core voids and delivering long-lasting insulation. D. 24-or 25-gauge cold-rolled galvanized steel resists rust and corrosion. E. JELD-WEN® steel doors feature 1" LVL (laminated veneer lumber) lock stile and top rail for sturdy construction that resists warping and buckling. F. Epoxy primer on the back of the steel prevents corrosion from the inside out. G. Rigid/flexible PVC door sweep provides a more durable, energy efficient weather seal. H. 22-gauge continuous roll-formed steel edge meets market demands and 90-minute fire-rating requirements. I. Epoxy primer on the back of the steel prevents corrosion from the inside out. J. One-piece polystyrene core provides a custom fit, eliminating core voids and delivering long-lasting insulation. K. 24-gauge cold-rolled galvanized steel resists rust and corrosion. L. Two coats of neutral, low-sheen, baked-on enamel primer enables easier finishing. M. Steel bottom rail
Most of those fire rated doors aren't solid. I know the ones in my home aren't. THey do seal nice, but they don't have the weight of a solid door. You could make up for it by gluing MDF or Drywall to both sides of the door if your hinges are strong enough
Thanks for the replys
Marc- That discription could very well be the same contruction of door. All I can find of the tag is "Masonite Entergy" and some energy ratings that I can't translate through their website. I have mailed Masonite for material and acoustic info.
n8nod9it - I just may have to do that, we'll see.
Well I got a sample and all the info on the door and it looks to be indentical to yours Marc. 24g steel over solid poly. The manufacturer gave it a STC rating of 26.
So it looks like I will use the door, but just add a leave of OSB and use the "superdoor" method.
Thanks
Ron