RESOURCES
Buying guides for fire-rated and commercial door projects
Find practical information on fire ratings, door schedules, frames, hardware, product selection and export packing.
Start with These Guides
Use these guides to prepare specifications and the information needed for a quotation.
How to choose a steel door
Fire door standards
Door schedule checklist
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.
Door Takeoff from Architectural Drawings: A Contractor Checklist
Build a reliable commercial door takeoff from plans, schedules, elevations, wall types, specifications and hardware sets.
Read guideWarehouse Personnel Doors: Hardware for High-Cycle Openings
Plan warehouse personnel doors for high cycles, impact, egress, access control, exterior exposure and maintainable hardware.
Read guideCorrosion-Resistant Steel Doors for Coastal and Chemical Environments
Specify corrosion-resistant steel doors with suitable substrate, zinc coating, finish, hardware, drainage and maintenance.
Read guideHermetic vs Standard Cleanroom Doors: Sealing, Pressure and Operation
Compare hermetic and standard cleanroom doors by leakage target, room pressure, seals, operation, cleaning and validation.
Read guideHospital Corridor Doors: Traffic, Protection Plates and Vision Panels
Specify hospital corridor doors for beds, carts, cleaning, vision, fire and smoke functions, accessibility and hardware durability.
Read guideSchool Lockdown Door Hardware: Safety and Egress Coordination
Coordinate school lockdown hardware with free egress, fire ratings, access control, staff procedures and emergency response.
Read guideBehavioral Health Doors: Anti-Ligature Hardware and Observation Needs
Plan behavioral health doors around patient risk, anti-ligature hardware, barricade resistance, observation and staff access.
Read guideInsulated Exterior Steel Doors: Cores, Thermal Breaks and Condensation
Choose insulated exterior steel doors by tested U-factor, core, thermal bridging, seals, glazing and condensation risk.
Read guideAcoustic Doors and STC Ratings for Hotels, Schools and Offices
Learn how to specify acoustic door assemblies by STC or OITC, including seals, glazing, thresholds, wall construction and installation checks.
Read guideFire-Rated Door Louvers: When They Are Allowed and What to Specify
Understand fire-rated door louver limitations, listings, location, glazing conflicts and HVAC coordination.
Read guideThresholds, Gasketing and Weather Seals for Exterior Steel Doors
Specify thresholds, perimeter gasketing, sweeps and weather seals for exterior steel doors without creating access or latching problems.
Read guideADA Door Requirements: Clear Width, Thresholds and Hardware
Review ADA door clear width, maneuvering space, thresholds, operable hardware, closing speed and opening force.
Read guidePRODUCT & ORDER INFORMATION
Product, Factory and Order Information
Check available product documents, factory information, door applications, export packing methods and quotation requirements.
Check available fire-door certificates and product documents for the door types in your enquiry.
02Trade Shows & Company UpdatesSee product displays, trade-show activity and recent factory and shipment updates.
03Door ApplicationsSee door options for hospitals, schools, hotels, factories, warehouses and cleanrooms.
04Factory & ProductionSee door-leaf and frame production, hardware cut-outs, finishing, inspection and packing.
05Export PackingSee how door leaves, frames and hardware are grouped, labeled and packed for container shipment.
06Request a QuotationSend a door schedule, BOQ or drawings with opening sizes, wall thickness, fire ratings and hardware requirements.
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.