Monday, April 19, 2010

Get Custom Wood Doors Without the Wait!

custom wood doors
Sometimes it seems like you have to choose between a standard door now or a custom door later. But if you’re an architect or general contractor, you know that “standard” and “later” are never good words to report to a client. That’s why www.DoorStopNY.com offers custom wood doors in as little as 24 hours with our Door-N-24 service.

How? In an industry where waiting a full month for custom door orders is standard, DoorStop completes even large-scale orders in 7 days or less, and Door-N-24 provides even faster service. We deliver doors directly from our factory, allowing the shortest possible turnaround time.

At www.DoorStopNY.com, we’re used to dealing with rigid schedules and exact specifications. We know how aggravating mistakes can be – not to mention expensive – which is why we go the extra mile to provide dependable, quality service. We make all of our custom doors to order, whether you’re looking for carved face, stile and rail, or molded panel doors; LEED-certified doors; or fire rated doors available with 20, 45, 60, or 90 minute labels.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Fire Rated Doors: Where Safety Meets Style

fire rated doorsIf you’re contracting a government building, office complex, or residential home, fire rated doors are probably going to come into play. These products are specially crafted to withstand both fire and smoke for a set amount time, thus bolstering the safety of an entire structure.

You can visit www.DoorStopNY.com to browse fire rated doors with 20, 45, 60, and 90-minute labels. Modern ratings can be either “positive pressure” or “neutral pressure,” and DoorStop offers labels of both kinds. Our fire rated doors feature an asbestos-free mineral core manufactured with rating requirements in mind.

But with all of this talk of ratings and labels, you might be wondering – can these doors look good, too? At DoorStop, the answer is a resounding yes. Even our 90-minute fire rated doors are only 1.75 inches thick – an impressive feat, as many door distributors are stuck at the 2-inch mark.

Best of all, these custom wood doors are available in a wide variety of veneers, from cool ash to deep mahogany to molded-panel designs. Whether you’re looking for single or pair doors, the variety is huge!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

LEED-Certified Commercial Wood Doors for Every Project

commercial wood doors
If you’re an architect or contractor, you know that going green is never black and white. Your building or project in not simply LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified; it’s rated. Commercial wood doors with 7.0-credit ratings are better for the environment than 4.1-rated doors, for example, however both contain eco-friendly materials.

Finding the right LEED credit level for you depends on a variety of factors, including your budget, project size, and potential tenants. You should also consider the incentives and tax breaks offered in your area.

Let’s take a look at some of the different project ranking systems available through LEED:

New construction. Whether you’re designing an apartment high-rise or sprawling office complex, it’s always important to incorporate sustainable design. Starting from scratch is a great way to implement eco-friendly techniques every step of the way, and that includes installing commercial wood doors.

Schools. K-12 education facilities have special factors to consider, including classroom acoustics and the prevention of mold. To this end, LEED has created a separate system to evaluate sustainability.

Tenant improvement. Even if you are only working on a small portion of an office building or other commercial property, you can still earn LEED certification by incorporating custom wood doors and other eco-friendly elements.