| Functionality
of a complete system
The DuraStraight™
System - including door frame, sidelights, transom
and borrowed light assemblies - offers these functional
features:
Compatible with any glass or door meeting the
required rating
Works with most rated hardware
Available in almost any species
Can be pre-finished
Can supply fire rated doors
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Save
time and money
DuraStraight™-20
and DuraStraight™-45 are complete packages, so
there aren't any extra steps or products to apply. These
systems eliminate unsightly surface-applied intumescent
around the door, additional framing preparation, and
extra or packing between the frame and the stud.
This complete door
and relite system reduces both expenses for additional
supplies and on-the-job labor; while retaining the same
warmth as a non-rated wood frame. Finally, a simple
hardwood alternative for fire rated wood openings.
Washington Hardwoods
maintains an extensive inventory to support responding
to today's accelerated project schedules. Architectural
flush doors, DuraStraight™ frame components and
standard dimensional millwork are kept on-hand for timely
shipment. Our broad in-house machining capabilities,
ready inventories and prefinishing services are the
answer to your project schedule whether it is one opening
or one hundred.
Fire
rated solutions for architectural wood openings
Most state and
local building codes mandate the Uniform Building
Code's (UBC) positive pressure testing, because it
simulates actual fire conditions better than negative
or neutral pressure fire tests. Washington Hardwoods'
door and frame system was exposed to realistic fire
conditions, including the hose stream test.
Previously, DuraStraight™-20TM
offered a fire-rated frame system. DuraStraight™-45TM
was engineered to meet the requirements of UBC-97
7-2, providing enhanced fire resistance in one of
nature's most versatile materials.
Meets Uniform Building Code
1004.3.4.2.1
Doors
All exit-access doorways and doorways from unoccupied
areas to a corridor shall be protected by tight fitting
smoke and draft control assemblies having a fire protection
rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance
with UBC Standard 7-2 Part II.
1004.3.4.3.2.2 Windows
Windows in corridor walls shall be protected by fixed
glazing listed and labeled or marked for a fire-protection
rating of at least three-fourths of an hour and complying
with Sections b713.8 and 713.9. The total area of windows
in a corridor wall shall not exceed 25 percent of the
area of a common wall with any room.
Please note that
building codes vary by state, county, city, town and/or
borough. Knowledge of the applicable code and regulations
in an area, as well as requirements of the owner or
insurance company, is the responsibility of the purchaser(s).
