FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about commercial doors, frames, hardware, and how Slone Doors supports projects across Northwest Florida and South Alabama. Don't see your question? Call us or submit a quote request and we'll get back to you promptly.
A commercial opening is the complete doorway assembly in a commercial building — the door, frame, hardware, glazing, weatherstripping, and related components working together as a system. A properly specified opening provides security, accessibility, life safety, and code compliance while supporting the building's intended use.
We supply Division 8 commercial opening products — hollow metal and architectural wood doors, steel frames, architectural hardware, electrified hardware, and specialty doors — as well as select Division 10 building specialties including toilet partitions, washroom accessories, and signage. We coordinate complete material packages for contractors, architects, and building owners throughout Northwest Florida and South Alabama.
Architectural hardware includes the mechanical and electrified components that allow a commercial door to operate safely and reliably: hinges, locksets, exit devices, door closers, thresholds, weatherstripping, and electrified access control hardware. Proper hardware selection is critical for code compliance, security, and long-term performance.
Hollow metal doors are the standard choice for exterior openings, stairwells, utility rooms, schools, and healthcare facilities — they offer superior durability, security, and fire-rating options. Architectural wood doors are typically selected for offices, conference rooms, and hospitality interiors where aesthetics matter. Our team can help you choose the right door type for each opening on your project.
A fire-rated door assembly is tested and labeled to resist fire for a specified period — typically 20, 45, 60, or 90 minutes. Fire-rated doors are required by building codes at stairwells, exit enclosures, corridor separations, and other fire-resistance-rated wall locations. The required rating depends on your building's occupancy, construction type, and applicable codes. We can help you identify the correct rating for each opening.
A complete package typically includes doors, frames, architectural hardware, gasketing, thresholds, fasteners, and all accessories specified for each opening. Depending on the project, packages may also include electrified hardware, specialty doors, or Division 10 products. We coordinate the full package so contractors receive everything needed for each opening in one organized submittal.
Before ordering, confirm opening dimensions, door handing, frame type, hardware specifications, required fire ratings, and applicable building codes. Understanding manufacturer lead times early is especially important — some specialty products require several weeks. Getting these details right upfront reduces costly changes and keeps your project on schedule.
The more detail you can provide, the more accurate your quote will be. Helpful information includes project plans, door schedules, hardware specifications, frame details, project location, and your anticipated construction schedule. If specifications are still being finalized, contact us anyway — our team can help identify what's needed to move your project forward.
No — Slone Doors is a commercial supplier and distributor. Installation is performed by the project's contractor or an independent installer. If you need help finding a qualified commercial door installer in Northwest Florida or South Alabama, we're happy to point you in the right direction.
We serve contractors, architects, construction managers, facility managers, and building owners on projects in healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial, office, municipal, retail, and multifamily construction. Our primary service area is Northwest Florida and South Alabama, including the greater Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and Mobile metro areas.
We specialize exclusively in commercial doors, frames, hardware, and Division 10 products — it's all we do. That focus means deeper product knowledge, better coordination, and fewer surprises on your project. We work closely with contractors and architects from specification through delivery, with responsive communication and a commitment to getting the details right the first time.