Steel Fire Doors vs Wooden Fire Doors: Which One Should You Choose?
Project door procurement is most reliable when the buyer begins with the building condition, opening schedule and intended use rather than a generic product label. This guide explains the questions that help contractors, designers and project buyers make a clearer door decision.
Start with the project information
Confirm the opening location, wall construction, required size, daily traffic, finish expectation, hardware and any performance requirement. A door schedule or BOQ gives suppliers a structured basis for review and reduces assumptions in the quotation.
Match the door to the application
Commercial, healthcare, education, cleanroom and industrial openings each create different priorities. Consider cleaning, impact, access, fire separation, security, visibility, maintenance and installation sequence. The selected leaf and frame should be considered together.
Review technical details before production
Handing, clear opening, frame depth, vision panel, closer, lock preparation, seals and finish should be confirmed from drawings. When a fire-rated or regulated option is required, ask for applicable documentation for the exact product configuration and project standard.
Use a clear quotation process
Send quantities, destination, drawings, timeline and specification notes. Technical questions should be resolved before shop drawings and production. This makes pricing more useful and helps prevent substitutions later in the project.
FAQ
What should I send for a quotation?
Send a schedule, BOQ, drawings, sizes, quantities and the required destination whenever possible.
Can doors be customized?
Yes. Custom sizes, frames, finishes and hardware preparation are typically reviewed against the project documents.
How do I verify a performance requirement?
Discuss the required standard and request applicable certificates or test reports for the selected configuration.
Next step
Send your project details to BIMDOOR for a tailored quotation. Visit Get a Quote to upload documents and begin the review.