New England Chapter

Northeast Regional Office

Ken Kuzman

103 South High Street, Unit B

West Chester, PA 19382

www.kriegerproducts.com

 For a DHI Accredited Product Presentation

“Understanding Special Purpose Doors and Windows”

–     By Krieger Specialty Products.

This presentation consists of a comprehensive overview of specialty doors, frames and windows – including acoustical/STC, blast, explosion and pressure resistant, bullet, ballistic and fragmentation/projectile resistant, radio frequency and electro magnetic interference shielded, stainless steel and thermal barrier types.  The program investigates factors to consider when designing, specifying, taking off, estimating, bidding, etc. these special application products.  It aims to educate, thereby helping ensure appropriate decision-making on applications.  Everything from the final cost, installation, maintenance and the satisfactory performance of these unique products largely depend on the initial input by the design and specifying decision makers coupled with distribution channel / value added re-seller active, conscience involvement.  The more information available, the easier and more accurate the decisions, scope of work and end-user satisfaction will be.

The Follow Items will be covered:

1. Basic concepts, terms and codes, e.g., STC ratings, bullet resistant levels, blast, etc.

2. Levels of performance that can be had on various types of doors, frames and windows

3. Characteristics of specialty doors and frames – steel, wood and veneer-covered steel

4. Standard hardware, hardware options, considerations, products materials and finishes

5. Fire-rated, positive pressure and other test requirements and compliance

6. Multi-function applications, e.g., STC rated, blast resistant, fire-rated doors & frames

7. The importance and influence of adjacent and surrounding construction and materials

8. Sources of support e.g., technical, installation, inspection, maintenance, etc.

9. What questions to ask the client and what they should know before answering

Please accept our invitation to an informative DHI Educational Presentation at your Chapter  Meeting or similar.  The uniqueness of these products guarantees the attendees an interesting opportunity to learn. 

Your New England Chapter of DHI is focused on providing current information on the most important topics that affect our industry today. Please help us continue to provide these services through support of our chapter education classes and by attending our chapter meetings.