Lee A. Garver DAHC, DHT, FDHI, Recipient of the 2017 Door and Hardware Founders Award
Books, Courses
“Door Hardware Simplified”
This book is designed for the individual who would like to understand more about Commercial Door Hardware.
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Becoming A Technician
Becoming a commercial door hardware technician has become more achievable today.
Door Hardware Training
Since 1974
Door Hardware Training has become essential and crucial to anyone trying to select or maintain a door assembly that has commercial door hardware installed on it. Included in a door assembly is the door frame, door and all the necessary door hardware and the components required to properly operate the door assembly as intended.
Door hardware for commercial applications has seen many changes recently stemming from; new building life safety codes, fire door inspection requirements and government regulations which have drastically affected what type of commercial hardware is selected and the performance of it.
The book Door Hardware Simplified authored by Lee A. Garver DAHC, FDHI was written to be recognized as a resource reference for individuals who would like to learn more about basic commercial door hardware and who are interested in continuing their education to include a recognized credential from one of the industry organizations that specializes in door hardware and the many components that are a part of it.
DOOR HARDWARE TRAINING Vol.1 (Mechanical)
Workbook & Study Guide (With CliffsNotes)
This self-paced on-line accredited course will take you through the fundamentals of commercial door hardware, and required knowledge of understanding the practices of selecting door hardware items that satisfies a doors operational requirement, including proven troubleshooting techniques.
At the conclusion of this course you will be able to:
• Determine the hardware and maintenance needs for six of the most common door arrangements:
• Labeled, Single & Pair of doors
• Exterior, Single & Pair of doors
• Interior, Single and Pair of doors
• Pick the correct hardware based on the doors operation, and stated hardware requirements.
• Identify the doors swing & location from a partial floor plan.
The course includes a student workbook, that incorporates CliffsNotes for each of the six door arrangements. There is an on-line quiz included, it’s available to anyone who would like to receive a Certificate of Achievement.