Hollow Metal Fire Doors Fabricated in Deer Park, New York
Capitol Fireproof Door manufactures custom hollow metal fire doors for commercial, industrial, and multifamily buildings throughout New York City and Long Island. Our steel doors are fabricated in 14, 16, 18, and 20 gauge configurations, with honeycomb or reinforced steel-rib core options.
Since 1947, we’ve provided hollow metal door solutions for contractors, property managers, and building owners. Our doors can be manufactured with custom dimensions, hardware preparations, and finishes to meet project specifications.
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Doors are mortised and reinforced for any type of hardware
Seamless, galvanneal manufacturing with top and bottom capped is available
Flush doors can be fabricated in 14, 16, 18, or 20 gauge steel
All exposed surfaces are clean and can be finished with one coat of metallic primer
Hollow Metal Door Styles & Configurations
What Is a Hollow Metal Door?
A hollow metal door is a commercial steel door constructed with metal face sheets surrounding an internal core or reinforcement system. These doors are widely used in commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings because of their durability, configurable hardware, and availability in fire-rated assemblies.
Capitol Fireproof Door manufactures custom hollow metal steel doors for projects throughout NYC and Long Island. Available configurations include flush doors, vision panels, louvers, and specialized hardware preparations, subject to applicable requirements.
Hollow Metal Door Construction & Steel Gauges
Capitol fabricates hollow metal doors using different steel gauges and core constructions to accommodate project requirements. The appropriate configuration depends on the opening, application, and required performance.
| Steel Gauges | 14, 16, 18 and 20 gauge steel options for flush hollow metal doors. |
|---|---|
| Honeycomb Core | Honeycomb core construction bonded to the inside of the metal face sheets. |
| Steel-Rib Core | 22-gauge inverted hat-shaped steel ribs with rock wool fill between reinforcement members. |
| Steel Options | Cold-rolled sheet steel and available seamless galvanneal configurations. |
| Hardware | Mortised and reinforced for compatible hinges, locks, closers and other hardware. |
| Finishing | Exposed surfaces can receive a metallic primer finish. |
Frames, Hardware & Fire Ratings
Matching Hollow Metal Door Frames
Proper frame selection is important for fit, hardware operation, and the complete opening assembly. Capitol offers hollow metal door frames in welded and knockdown configurations.
Hardware Preparation
Hollow metal doors can be reinforced and prepared for compatible fire door hardware , including hinges, closers, locks and exit devices.
Fire Ratings and Labelling
Fire-rated hollow metal doors must be supplied as appropriately listed assemblies. The required rating depends on the building application, approved plans, and applicable code.
Hollow Metal vs. Kalamein Doors
Hollow metal doors use steel construction, while traditional Kalamein doors feature metal-clad wood construction. The right choice depends on the building and architectural requirements.
Browse our full range of fire rated doors or configure custom fire doors for your project.
Hollow Metal Door Resources
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