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Fire-Rated Doors Are Essential in Government Buildings — Here’s Why

Fire-rated doors are crucial for government buildings, providing life safety, asset protection, and code compliance. These doors compartmentalize buildings, slowing fires and protecting critical areas. Top manufacturers like Cookson, Raynor Garage Doors, and Wayne Dalton offer fire-rated doors with features like thermal and electrical activation, meeting NFPA 80 standards for safety and performance.

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Weathervanes & Finials

Designer, fabricator, finisher & installer of fine quality custom ornamental metalwork for a national market. Products include Stair and balcony railings, fences, gates, custom, metal doors & windows, lighting, grilles, canopies and more. Wiemann is a national sales representatives for Crittall Steel Windows. All cast & wrought-metal alloys, finishes & architectural styles. Since 1940.

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Welcome to Traditional Building

Founded in 1988, Traditional Building magazine provides valuable information for architects, designers and others who are interested in traditional architecture and historic preservation in commercial and institutional buildings. Suppliers of hard-to-find traditional products such as wood windows, columns, historically styled hardware, lighting and much more can be found in the Buying Guides, while features, blogs and news items provide up-to-date insights into this field.