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The following selection and usage guides have been put together as tools for preparing architectural specifications for hollow metal doors, frames and stick systems.

The following charts show recommended Republic doors and frames for a variety of entry locations and wall construction. Locate the entry way or wall requirements on the charts, then find the doors and frames most suitable to the application.

View Door Guides: Apartment Buildings - Hotels / Motels - Health Care Facilities - Dormitories - Schools - Industrial / Offices - Industrial Manufacturing - Office Buildings

View Frame Guides: Flush Frame - Drywall Frame

Selection and Usage Guide

Door Style	Recommended Door Usage	Recommended Gage of Frame
Level 1 - Standard Duty
Model 1 - Full Flush	DM / DL 420, DE 820 / 18 (Honeycomb, styrene, or urethane core)	16 / 18 gage - 1.3mm / 1mm
Model 2 - Seamless	DM / DL 420, DE 820 / 18 (Honeycomb, styrene, or urethane core)	16 / 18 gage - 1.3mm / 1mm
Level 2 - Heavy Duty
Model 1 - Full Flush	DM / DL / DE 418 (Honeycomb, styrene, or urethane core) Embossed 2, 6, & 8 panels	16 gage - 1.3mm
Model 2 - Seamless	DM / DL / DE 418 (Honeycomb, styrene, or urethane core) Embossed 2, 6, & 8 panels	16 gage - 1.3mm
Level 3 - Extra-Heavy Duty
Model 1 - Full Flush	DL / DE 416 (Honeycomb, styrene or urethane core)	14 / 16 gage - 1.7mm / 1.3mm
Model 2 - Seamless	DL / DE 416 (Honeycomb, styrene or urethane core)	14 / 16 gage - 1.7mm / 1.3mm
Level 4 - Maximum Duty
Model 1 - Flush	DE 414 (Honeycomb, styrene or urethane core)	14 / 16 gage - 1.7mm / 1.3mm
Model 2 - Seamless	DE 414 (Honeycomb, styrene or urethane core)	14 / 16 gage - 1.7mm / 1.3mm

Door Selections

The following charts show recommended Republic doors for a variety of entry locations. Simply locate the entry way requirement on the charts below, then find the doors must suitable for the specified usage. Please refer to the codes listed below for Republic recommended door construction and design nomenclature.

Apartment Buildings

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X			X		X
Unit Entrance	X	X			X
Stairwell		X	X				X
Bathroom	X				X
Bedroom	X				X
Interior Rooms	X				X
Closet	X				X
Storage					X
Laundry / Utility	X				X	X	X		X
Garage / Parking					X		X		X

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Hotels / Motels

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance		X	X		X		X	X	X
Unit Entrance	X	X			X		X
Secondary Entrance / Exit			X	X	X		X
Stairwell		X	X				X
Fire Exit		X	X		X		X		X
Smoke Barrier (Double Egress)		X			X		X
Bath	X				X		X
Connecting Rooms	X				X		X
Closet	X				X		X
Kitchen		X	X		X	X	X
Office	X				X	X	X
Storage / Utility		X	X	X	X		X
Laundry		X	X		X		X
Pool Area / Equipment		X			X		X

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Health Care Facilities

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X			X		X	X
Service Entrance			X	X	X		X
Stairwell		X	X				X
Corridor		X	X		X	X	X		X
Bedroom	X				X
Patient Room		X			X
Operating & Exam Rooms		X	X		X
Pharmacy			X	X	X		X
Recreation / Lounges		X			X		X
Closet	X				X
Kitchen		X	X				X

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Dormitories

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X	X				X	X
Unit Entrance	X	X			X
Stairwell		X	X				X		X
Bathroom	X				X
Bedroom	X				X
Closet	X				X

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Schools

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X			X		X	X
Secondary Entrance / Exit			X	X	X		X
Stairwell		X	X				X		X
Restroom		X			X
Classroom		X							X
Locker Room		X	X
Closet	X				X
Cafeteria / Kitchen	X	X				X			X
Storage / Utility		X			X
Boiler Room		X	X		X

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Industrial / Offices

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X			X		X
Secondary Entrance			X	X	X		X
Stairwell		X	X				X
Restroom		X	X		X
Individual Office	X				X
Closet	X				X

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Industrial Manufacturing

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X					X	X
Secondary Entrance			X	X	X
Restroom			X		X
Cafeteria			X			X
Equipment Room	X	X			X
Boiler Room			X		X
Parts Crib		X			X
Tool Room					X	X

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Office Buildings

Usage	Door Construction Level				Door Design Nomenclature
	1	2	3	4	F	G	V	FG	N
Main Entrance			X			X		X	X
Service / Supply Entrance			X	X	X
Stairwell		X	X				X
Restroom		X	X
Individual Office	X				X
Closet	X				X
Equipment Room		X	X			X
Boiler Room		X	X		X

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Flush Frame Selections

The following charts show recommended Republic frames for a variety of wall constructions. Locate the wall requirements on the charts below, then find the frame most suitable for the specified usage.

• Notes:
• Size of frame to specify will vary with stud size
• Frames can also be used in wall conditions other than those shown below
• Frames for these walls can be KD (knock-down) or SUA (welded)

Flush (ME Series) Frames

Wall Detail and Type	Frame Depth (size of Frame to Specify)
Wrap around concrete block	4¾	5¾	6¾	7¾	8¾
4" (100 mm) masonry unit	X
6" (150 mm) masonry unit			X
8" (200 mm) masonry unit					X
Butted Masonry	4¾	5¾	6¾	7¾	8¾
6" (150 mm) masonry unit	X	X
8" (200 mm) masonry unit	X	X	X	X
Cavity wall, 4" (100 mm) masonry units			X	X	X
Cavity wall, 6" (150 mm) masonry units					X
Concrete block and tile	4¾	5¾	6¾	7¾	8¾
Cavity wall, 4" (100 mm) masonry units	X
4" (100 mm) masonry unit, brick veneer, plaster inside		X
4" (100 mm) masonry unit, brick veneer			X
Cavity wall, 4" (100 mm) masonry unit, brick veneer				X
Existing wall	4¾	5¾	6¾	7¾	8¾
Poured concrete or concrete block	X	X	X	X	X
Wood / Steel stud walls	4¾	5¾	6¾	7¾	8¾
2" x 3" (50 mm x 75 mm) wood stud, ½" wall board each side	X
Closed steel stud, gypsum	X	X	X	X
2" x 4" (50 mm x 100 mm) wood stud, gypsum		X
2" x 4" (50 mm x 100 mm) wood stud, gypsum, brick veneer			X	X
2" x 6" (50 mm x 150 mm) wood stud, 5/8" (16 mm) gypsum				X
2" x 6" (50 mm x 150 mm) wood stud, ½" (13 mm) & 5/8" (16 mm) gypsum 2 side				X

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Drywall Frame Selections

The following charts show recommended Republic frames for various wall constructions. Locate the wall requirements on the charts below, then find the most suitable for the specified usage.

• Notes:
• Size of frame to specify will vary with stud size
• Frames can also be used in wall conditions other than those shown below
• Frames for these walls can be KD (knock-down) or W (welded)

Drywall (MH Series) Frames

Stud		Thickness		Frame Depth (Size of Frame to Specify)
Size	Type	Drywall	Wall
1 Layer of gypsum board each side of the wall
1 5/8" (41 mm)	Steel	½" (13 mm)	2 5/8" (67 mm)	3 5/8" (91 mm)
1 5/8" (41 mm)	Steel	5/8" (16 mm)	2 7/8" (73 mm)	3 7/8" (96 mm)
2½" (63 mm)	Wood or Steel	½" (13 mm)	3½" (89 mm)	4½" (114 mm)
2½" (63 mm)	Wood or Steel	5/8" (16 mm)	3¾" (95 mm)	4¾" (121 mm)
2½" (63 mm)	Wood or Steel	¾" (19 mm)	4" (102 mm)	5" (127 mm)
3½" (88 mm)	Wood	½" (13 mm)	4½" (114 mm)	5½" (140 mm)
3½" (88 mm)	Wood	5/8" (16 mm)	4¾" (121 mm)	5¾" (146 mm)
3 5/8" (88 mm)	Steel	5/8" (16 mm)	4 7/8" (124 mm)	5 7/8" (149 mm)
1 Layer of gypsum board one side of the wall and 2 on the other side of the wall
2½" (63 mm)	Wood or Steel	½" (13 mm)	4" (102 mm)	5" (127 mm)
3½" (88 mm)	Wood	½" (13 mm)	5" (127 mm)	6" (152 mm)
2 Layers of gypsum board each side of the wall
2½" (63 mm)	Wood or Steel	5/8" (16 mm)	5" (127 mm)	6" (152 mm)
3 5/8" (91 mm)	Steel	5/8" (16 mm)	6 1/8" (156 mm)	7 1/8" (181 mm)
3 Layers of gypsum board each side of the wall
1 5/8" (41mm)	Steel	½" (13 mm)	4 5/8" (117 mm)	5 5/8" (143 mm)

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