exterior doors:

LOCATIONS INCLUDE:

Lobby entries, corridors, town homes units, community rooms, mechanical closets, and management offices. 

ALL EXTERIOR DOORS SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Install thresholds on silicone type water repellent proper to installation.

• Pan flashing.

• Doors must have VYCOR brand or equal, self adhered flashing installed to all perimeters and sills for protection against air, water and moisture. 

• Weather-stripping: vinyl foam compression type or equal around perimeter; vinyl sweep at door bottoms; and aluminum with vinyl seal strip threshold with thermal brake at all exterior doors.

• Preferred: Aluminum Storefront with sidelight and power door operator preferred.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS:

• Minimum STC rating of 35

• Exterior doors must be energy star rated, and comply with the following:

Storefront systems:  

For use at lobby entries

• May have an automatic opener/closer.

• Insulated glazing.

• Thermally broken framing system and door.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.

UNIT EXTERIOR DOORS:

For use at townhouses & units with direct access to exterior

• Door unit may include sidelight, transom, or lite integral to the door itself.

• Minimum 1-3/4", 20-gauge six-raised panel steel insulated doors with 26 gauge steel frame. 

• Use vinyl exterior jambs instead of wood jambs to prevent rot.

  • Preferred: Endura PVC door jambs

• All doors to have peephole. See Door Hardware section below.

SAMPLE PRODUCT:

This sample product is NOT required to be used in new construction or rehab projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the performance criteria noted above.