🚚Steel Doors Frequently Questions
Are steel doors good for houses?
Yes. Our proprietary door designs are engineered for easy installation by a general contractor and can be made in a variety of sizes to fit your architectural needs. Additionally, they are more weatherproof, have a good fire rating, and provide superior security compared to wooden, fiberglass, PVC, or aluminum doors. Steel doors require only occasional paint touch-ups, reducing maintenance costs, whereas wooden doors demand significantly more upkeep.
Where is Rhino Steel Doors located?
Rhino Steel Doors' office is located in San Diego, California. Visits are by appointment only; however, phone and online inquiries are welcome. You may send checks, color samples, or specific locks you wish to use for your custom-made residential steel door.
Does Rhino Steel Doors have a showroom?
While we do not have a traditional showroom, Rhino Steel Doors has door samples available at our California office, where you can view full-size residential steel doors and experience their structural design, hardware, and other features. Visits are by appointment only; however, phone and online inquiries are welcome.
What gauge of steel is used in Rhino Steel Doors?
Rhino’s standard structural design for fabricating doors primarily includes 14-gauge steel frames filled with insulation foam for exterior units. This structure makes it thermally insulated, helping to control heat flow, prevent condensation, and reduce outside noise. Depending on the design, the door may also incorporate 16- and 18-gauge steel in certain areas, internally reinforcing the door’s structure. Compared to typical doors, when people see and use Rhino Steel Doors, they experience a solid, strong, and uniquely built feel.
Where Rhino Steel Doors are made?
Each door is handcrafted by our artisans at Rhino Steel Doors' 6,000 sq. ft. production facility in North America, located just 25 minutes from our California office in Tijuana, Mexico. Experience the transformation journey from raw materials to architectural masterpieces. If you would like to learn more about the process, you may contact us to schedule an appointment to visit Rhino Steel Doors' production facility.
Is there a warranty on the door?
Steel doors can last between 30 and 100 years. Although steel is more durable than wood, aluminum, or fiberglass doors, Rhino guarantees structural steel for ten years. Like any other material, steel is subject to weathering and requires periodic paint touch-ups for maintenance. To protect the steel, body filler, marine-grade primer, and polyurethane paint are applied. If this is not sufficient for you or your client’s needs, Rhino offers even more upscale doors made of stainless steel, further extending the lifespan of the steel.
Steel doors rust?
Short answer: Yes, steel ages like any other door material. Many of our clients live near the coast in California, and most order doors with a standard finish. Rhino Steel Doors are treated with body filler (Bondo), marine-grade primer, and polyurethane paint, significantly enhancing their resistance to rust. These materials are designed to protect against corrosion and harsh environmental conditions.
Bondo: Fills and seals imperfections in the metal, providing a smooth surface for the primer and paint.
Marine-grade Primer: It's crucial as it acts as a base layer that improves paint adhesion and provides extra protection against rust.
Polyurethane Paint: Formulated to withstand external elements such as moisture, UV rays, and temperature fluctuations, which are essential for preventing rust.
In summary, while these doors are well-protected, it's always good practice to maintain and inspect them regularly to ensure their longevity and resistance to rust.
Is it single-pane or double-pane glass?
The Rhino standard for exterior doors is insulated (dual pane) tempered glass. If required Rhino also offers impact-resistant laminated glass which gives climate improvement plus more security and noise reduction, than standard dual pane glass. Rhino offers single pane only for interior doors, but can be on the exterior doors if you request it.
What happens if the glass gets broken?
Despite Broken glass being uncommon. Rhino doors come with a screwed glass holder on the interior part of the door if the glass needs to be replaced. A local glass shop would be able to replace the glass of the door; Basically, he first needs to remove the glass holder frame in the interior part of the door by unbolting the screws covered by the plugs, and then removing the glass. Remember, this needs to be made by a glass professional.
What are the options to reduce price and lead times?
If you are a general contractor working on a new home build and need a faster solution, this option is for you. Rhino can provide the steel door in paint primer, without glass, but with PDF templates for glass sizing, allowing you to source the glass locally. Ordering in primer and without glass offers several advantages: it lowers manufacturing costs, gives you the flexibility to have your carpenter spray paint the doors in any color, reduces lead time by 3-5 weeks, and decreases shipping costs due to reduced weight. This option provides a cost-effective and time-saving solution while maintaining the quality and durability of Rhino Steel Doors.
If you have any questions about the process for submitting your order, or if you would like to schedule a call to discuss further, please do not hesitate to Contact us.