SDI Troubleshooting Guide

By nature, hollow metal doors will require some type of adjustment - either during the installation process, or sometimes thereafter once the doors and building have settled. The extent of the adjustment needed is primarily due to: the overall quality of the components, the quality of the floor the door sits on, and the quality of the installation. This is generally true of all doors, including both knock down and preassembled doors. The following Steel Door Institute (SDI) Troubleshooting Guide outlines the most common door operational issues and how to resolve them.

Remember, the most important thing you can do is to make the right decision for each opening at the time of the initial purchase. Use the SDI recommended gauges for the door and frame, and ensure the hardware is designed for the type of usage each door opening will receive. For this, EXPI-DOOR can help. We have a wide range of products and can help make recommendations on the best products to use in various applications. We can also develop a personalized set of specifications, and provide a complete door schedule for your project. Contact EXPI-DOOR today.

SDI Troubleshooting Guide (pdf)
Expi-Door Troubleshooting Checklist