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Buying guides for fire-rated and commercial door projects

Find practical information on fire ratings, door schedules, frames, hardware, product selection and export packing.

Commercial door product range
Door Schedule & Specification SupportDoor schedules, shop drawings, fire rating, hardware and export packing reviewed together.

Start with These Guides

Use these guides to prepare specifications and the information needed for a quotation.

Blue fire-rated steel door with panic hardware and kick plate

How to choose a steel door

Compare construction, core, frame, hardware and project conditions before choosing a rated steel door.
Fire-rated steel door beside a technical standards binder and drawings

Fire door standards

Understand the documents, ratings and specification details to review before comparing fire door options.
Commercial door schedule drawing with door details, ruler and hardware sample

Door schedule checklist

Prepare opening sizes, wall details, handing, rating, glazing and hardware before requesting a quote.

FAQ before requesting a quote

What should I send for a quote?

Door schedule, drawings, opening size, rating, frame type, quantity, finish and hardware needs.

Can Bastion review mixed door packages?

Yes. Send fire-rated, hollow metal, wood fire and specialty door requirements together.

Do I need complete drawings?

No. A preliminary list is enough to start, then details can be clarified.

Want help preparing a door schedule?

Use the quote form and include whatever drawings or lists you already have.

PURCHASING GUIDES

Fire door and commercial door purchasing articles

Practical articles for contractors, distributors and procurement teams preparing door schedules, comparing suppliers and checking compliance details.

Bastion Door Product Catalog

Review fire-rated steel doors, steel frames, hotel wood fire doors and interior veneered door options in the 2026 product catalog.

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