A lesson on what to look for in an access door and a comparison of some good access doors compared to better and the best.

1. ACCESS DOORS
GOOD,BETTER,BEST

2. OVERVIEW
When it comes to access doors, you have a wide range of options available
for your building projects or business. To make the best selection possible,
you need relevant information concerning the design,build, and materials that
are available.

3. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN
ACCESSDOORS

4. [FRAME]
Access door frames come in either single sheets (for simple installation)
or multiple parts (for assembly).
[HINGES]
The hinges of an access door can be concealed, semi-concealed, or
showing. Concealed or semi-concealed hinges provide a smoother finish.
[LATCHES]
Latches are typically flush against the access door.
[FINISH]
The most common finish is a grey baked enamel coat, though other options
are available.

5. A GOOD CHOICE FOR ACCESS DOORS
The Basic300 is a good basic access door design
made out of galvanized sheet metal. The Basic 300
is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Do note this
model cannot be gasketed.

6. [FRAME]
The frame is a multipart frame.
[HINGES]
The hinges are concealed pin hinges found on both the top and bottom of
the door an opening range of 170 degrees.
[LATCHES]
The Basic 300 has stainless steel flush cam latches.
[FINISH]
The finish is a grey baked enamel coat and optional finishes are available in
brushed and non-brushed choices at an extra cost.
[OPTIONS]
The Basic 300 series has optional key code cylinder locks available that
comes with two keys for each lock.

7. A BETTER CHOICE FOR ACCESS DOORS
The UAD200 is an innovative and well designed
choice for an access door. It uses a uniweld
construction cut from one sheet of steel. This not
only makes for an access door that is nice to look
at but one easy to install due to its uniform laser
cut design.

8. [FRAME]
The UAD 200 series has its frame specially laser cut from a single steel sheet.
[HINGES]
This series uses piano hinges that are full length and semi concealed.
[LATCHES]
The latches on the UAD 200 series are flush stainless steel cam latches.
[FINISH]
The UAD 200 makes use of a grey baked enamel coat. Options include a
stainless steel finish and a brushed satin finish available at extra cost.
[OPTIONS]
Options include key code cylinder locks (with two keys for each lock), a
Mortise Best lock, and weather resistant neoprene gasketing for three of the
door’s sides.

9. THE BEST CHOICE FOR ACCESS DOORS
The GP100 is a top of the line access door. It is
known for its precise design and strong frame. The
laser cut frame of the GP 100 series is wielded on
all four sides resulting an access door that is sturdy
and very strong.This makes it ideal for wall or ceiling
installation.

10. [FRAME]
The frame of the GP 100 series is laser cut from a single steel sheet, resulting
in a uniform and visually pleasing design. Its strength is further enhanced by
welding the frame on all sides.
[HINGES]
The GP 100 series includes fully concealed hinges as part of its design.
[LATCHES]
The latches are flush cam latches made of stainless steel.
[FINISH]
The GP 100 series uses a grey baked enamel coat for its finish.
[OPTIONS]
Options include satin brushed finishes, key code cylinder locks (with two keys for
each lock), a Mortise Best lock, and weather resistant neoprene gasketing which
is available on all four of the door’s sides.

11. WBDOORS
BEST ACCESS DOOR SELECTION
For the best selection of access doors including a wide variety of features,
check out WB Doors.
WB Doors is a family-owned business of nearly 25 years providing almost 500
different access door models, accessories, and sizes.
Check out the selection of access doors online or contact WB Doors for
assistance in choosing the perfect door for your project.