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.01 Exterior Door Frames

1. Exterior door frames shall be heavy duty (14 ga.), hot-dipped galvanized metal, or aluminum.
2. Aluminum shall be anodized in selected finish.
3. Door frames shall have concealed reinforcement plates for the attachment of all hardware.
All exterior frames shall be weather stripped.
4. 1. Prominent building entrance opening(s)  shall provide aluminum frames when part of the facilities’ storefront
      1. Aluminum Alloy shall be 6063-T5 (min.), T6 preferred
      2. Aluminum frame extrusions shall be thermally broken with a web design
      3. U-factor shall be a minimum as prescribed in the current adopted IECC [International Energy Conservation Code] for the PA region installed
      4. Sections G-M below may apply
      5. Hot rolled for aluminum 6063 alloy
      6. Frame shall accept flush glazing from inside
      7. Threshold shall be matched to door type
      8. Thickness shall be a minimum 1-3/4” deep
      9. High performance sill flashing
      10. Screw spline fabrication
      11. Non- grouted [special circumstances only with prior approval for grouted]
          
          
   2. Secondary entrance frames shall be aluminum or hollow metal at a minimum
      1. 1. Hollow metal galvanized heavy duty 16 gauge welded frames
         2. Aluminum shall follow  section A above
   3. Agricultural buildings may use fiberglass reinforced frames (FRP) preferred or hollow metal galvanized frames
   4. Residence Halls  [check with Housing & Foods Services designated representatives (H&FS and/or Design & Construction’s project leader) for additional requirements beyond this Standard
   5. Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester  [ FRP ] doors  when combined with FRP frames in Ag. Buildings depending on extenuating circumstances
   6. Historical buildings frames [as approved on an individual basis by authorized  Penn State Physical Plant representative]

      1. Historical replacement frames shall match existing in form, style, material/species and color.

         1. Replacement vestibule frames shall also match existing
         2. Thickness shall be a minimum of 1-3/4 inches [might be location dependent]
   7. Performance              (as per the current applicable IECC code requirements for Region)  
   8. Air infiltration           (as per the current applicable IECC code requirements for Region)
   9. Design pressure         (as per the current applicable IECC code requirements for Region)
   10. U-factor                      (as per the current applicable IECC code requirements for Region )
   11. Water test pressure (as per the current applicable IECC code requirements for Region)
   12. Forced entry frames [special applications] shall follow all applicable ASTM Standards
   13. Finishes – factory anodized [ meeting AAMA 611 standards ] or in special circumstances with a Kynar 500 Fluoropolymer coating depending on aesthetic end use as discussed with Penn State University Architect when project applicable.
       1. Anodized shall be class 1 (clear, bronze, black which might be project specific)
   14. Cold rolled for steel frames
   15. Hot rolled for aluminum 6063 alloy
   16. Full flush seamless
   17. Non- grouted [special circumstances only with prior approval for grouted]

.02 Exterior Doors

1. All exterior doors should be of metal, heavy duty (16 ga.), galvanized, and seamless construction.
2. Aluminum doors shall be anodized in selected finish.
3. Narrow stile type metal doors are not acceptable. Stiles and top rail shall be a minimum of five (5) inches and bottom rail shall be a minimum of ten (10) inches.
4. Automatic hold-open devices are not permitted on exterior doors.
5. Use of single doors or multiple doors with mullions is preferred.
6. Comply with Section 01 05 05.01 Space Planning, Safety Considerations.

.03 Interior Doors - Wood

1. Specifications for interior doors of wood shall be adapted from standards of the following manufacturers:
   Doors to be 1 3/4" thick agri-fiber core, flush.
1. Algoma Hardwoods
2. Weyerhauser
2. It is preferred that wood doors be prefitted and prepared for approved hardware at the place of manufacture.
3. It is preferred that wood doors be prefinished for natural finishes and presealed for doors to receive paint.
4. Doors from corridors to stairwells and classrooms shall have a vision panel.
5. All cut-outs for vision panels, louvers and similar items shall be accomplished at the factory. Manufacturers shall provide reinforcement members (if required), prefitted, prefinished mouldings, trim and all glazing beads.
6. Provide removable astragal for all multiple door openings.
7. Louvers, if required, shall be provided by the door manufacturer.