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Finish color will be determined during concurrent interior finish material reviewand color selection.

Wood Species: Select White Birch

Reviewed by: Ascent Architecture & Interiors

IMAGINE.

P R O D U C T O F F E R I N G

CREATE.Endless Design Possibilities

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With two stunning architectural wood door collections—

Heritage and Artistry—VT’s complete line of architectural

wood doors sets the bar for quality, design and

environmental friendliness. Add world-class customer

service and you have a complete solution for any of your

projects’ openings. It’s all backed by our nationwide VT

CORE Distributor network—providing a local source for

all your door needs, including hardware and installation.

VT INDUSTRIES

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VT CUSTOMER SERVICE

MORE THAN 55 YEARS OF WORLD-CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE.

VT Industries has always put the customer first. Our highly

experienced and knowledgeable customer service staff goes

above and beyond the industry standard to ensure each order is

filled accurately, is delivered on time and is built to your exact

specifications. But that’s just the beginning.

• VT Sales and project management personnel are factory trained

and provide architectural consultations as part of our customer

service standard

• VTonline estimating and order entry assures accuracy and reduced

lead times

• Our website provides up-to-date product, technical and

specification information

• Regular communication with customers throughout the process

assures complete and on-time delivery

• Call our architectural hotline at 1-800-827-1615 (ext. 345) for

assistance with your architectural wood door needs

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DOORS

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

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With VT's Heritage and Artistry Collections, you don’t have to

sacrifice beauty to protect the environment. From low-emission

adhesives to recycled particleboard cores and water-based stains,

VT is committed to producing doors that meet or exceed the most

stringent environmental standards. We even take it one step further

by using lean manufacturing techniques to minimize waste within

highly efficient, environmentally friendly manufacturing facilities.

• Most VT doors are backed by a lifetime warranty, making them

the ultimate sustainable door

• VT flush doors are UL Environment GREENGUARD Indoor Air

Quality Certified and GREENGUARD Gold Certified

• Every Heritage and Artistry Door is made with recycled/recovered

fiber content

• FSC certified particleboard cores, stave lumber cores, structural

composite lumber (SCL) cores and wood veneers available

• Our agrifiber particleboard cores are made with rapidly renewable

material recovered from agricultural production

• VT doors can assist in achieving multiple green building program

credits, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

(LEED) and Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS)

• VT architectural wood doors are CARB compliant

• No added urea formaldehyde components available upon request

• LEED Accredited Professionals on staff

• Spec Writer program (available for flush wood doors only) instantly

creates accurate specifications to meet the most up-to-date

standards and effectively communicate all requirements

Particleboard Core Agrifiber Core

HDF Crossbands

Particleboard Core Stave Lumber Core

Structural Composite Lumber Wood Veneer

Agrifiber Core

Recycled Content FSC Certified Rapidly Renewable

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CORE MATERIALS

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CORE DISTRIBUTOR PROGRAM

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SERVICE OFFERINGS & CONTINUING EDUCATION

VTonline

CONTINUING EDUCATION

At VT Industries, we value the importance of continuing education.

That’s why we provide a number of online and on-site presentations

and classes to help architects further their knowledge. All of our

courses provide American Institute of Architects (AIA) continuing

education learning units. All courses are also registered with the

Door and Hardware Institute’s continuing education program.

• VTI 103 - Specifying HPDL Architectural Wood Doors

• VTI 202 - Wood Door Construction*

• VTI 303 - Veneers for Architectural Wood Doors*

• VTI 406 - Life Safety: Positive Pressure, Balanced Construction

and Annual Inspections*

• VTI 507 - Sustainable Choices in Wood Door Construction*

• VTI 606 - Architectural Stile & Rail Wood Door Options*

Located in hundreds of cities throughout all 50 states, there’s

always a VT CORE Distributor near your project ready to quickly

respond to any of your questions or needs. So you get the peace

of mind of having expert and timely service for all of your project’s

door needs. What’s more, our distributors combine VT Architectural

Wood Doors with commercial grade hardware, hollow metal frames

and other specialty products to create the “total opening” package.

• Combined with our world-class customer service,

VT CORE Distributors make sure your doors are delivered

on-time and to your exact specifications

• Every VT CORE Distributor has in-depth knowledge of all

VT door products and services

• The VT CORE Distributor network sets the industry standard

for efficiency and customer service

YOUR LOCAL SOURCE FOR ALL YOUR DOOR NEEDS.

HOLSTEIN, IOWA

NEW ALBANY, INDIANA

From checking specs to quickly ordering more doors, VTonline

provides customers easy and convenient access to all the information

about their doors.

*Count toward Health, Safety and Welfare learning unitsVTINDUSTRIES.COM/CONTACT-US

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HERITAGE DOOR

COLLECTIONSTYLE MEETS PERFORMANCE

THE HERITAGE COLLECTION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOORS:

• Flush wood veneer

• Stile & rail

• High pressure decorative laminate

• Fiber-reinforced laminate

• Profiled

• Fire-rated

• Lead-lined

• Acoustical

The VT Heritage Door Collection is a complete line of doors that

matches beauty and quality with performance. This authentic collection

has earned a reputation for having a unique balance of both style and

performance attributes. From flush wood veneer to stile and rail doors,

the Heritage Door Collection is an attractive and functional fit for a

wide range of projects.

Single-source manufacturing ensures that your doors are consistent

throughout your entire project. And these doors provide you

with an array of other valuable additions such as pre-drilled pilot

holes, factory-sealed top and bottom rails and double-hot-pressed

construction for greater strength and durability.

The Heritage Collection is also backed by industry-leading distribution

and customer service. With our commitment to consistent two to three

week lead times on standard doors, we ensure that your doors are

shipped on time and to your exact specifications.

HERITAGE COLLECTION

FLUSH WOOD VENEER DOORS

NATURAL ELEGANCE. SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION.

VT wood veneer doors provide a stylish wood appearance with

an upscale edge design. Our edge-before-face design provides

impressive durability and seamless beauty. And with hundreds of

veneer options to choose from, there is a wood veneer door that’s

perfect for your project.

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STILE & RAIL DOORS

BEAUTY BUILT TO LAST.

Whether you’re restoring a historic building or wanting to add the

perfect detail to a new design, you’ll find the elegance and beauty

you seek in VT Stile & Rail Doors. We offer the highest quality

product, aesthetic compatibility and design integrity.

• Doors meet WDMA/AWS Custom Grade quality standards

• Available with 20-, 45-, 60- and 90-minute fire ratings

• Raised and flat panel elevations

• Limited five-year warranty for interior use

• Full array of domestic and imported veneer options

• State-of-the-art production facility and equipment

• Factory-machined to exact requirements for hardware, including

pre-drilled pilot holes for hinges and face plates

• Matching hardwood edge-before-face design provides

impressive durability

• UV-cured factory finish to meet WDMA TR-8 and AWS System 9

SCL stile

SCL rail

Particleboardcore

HDF crossbanding

Grade A wood veneer face

Matching hardwood stile edge

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Rail

Matching hardwood edge

MDF

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Stile

HDF crossbanding

Grade A woodveneer face

Premium Grade Awood veneerface

HERITAGE COLLECTION 10

• 5-ply construction

• Seamless wood appearance

• Matching options:

o Hardwood edge-before-

face design provides

impressive durability

o Hardwood edge at no

extra cost

o Veneer for top and bottom

rails available

• Meets positive-pressure

fire ratings: 20-, 45-, 60-

and 90-minute

• Withstands the 1 million cycle-

slam test (in accordance with

WDMA TM-7)

• Popular veneers kept in-stock

for faster turnaround times

• Domestic and exotic wood

veneers available

• Lifetime Warranty

• UV-cured factory finish to

meet WDMA TR-8 and AWS

System 9; also available with

optional anti-microbial coating

• WDMA/AWS Custom Grade

as standard (premium available)

• Dutch doors

• Wicket doors

• Rabbeted stiles

Wood Veneer

Non-rated and 20-minute Fire-Rated

Stile & Rail

HIGH PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE DOORS

BEAUTY, DURABILITY AND VALUE.

That’s what you get with VT High Pressure Decorative Laminate

(HPDL) doors. With hundreds of laminates to choose from, HPDL

doors are a great option for any interior in any application.

• Consistent appearance from opening to opening

• 5-ply and 3-ply construction available

• Edge-before-face construction affords a desirable

solid appearance

• Lifetime warranty

• Available with 20-, 45-, 60- and 90-minute fire ratings

• Matching laminate for top and bottom rails available

• Popular laminates kept in-stock for faster turnaround times

• Hundreds of colors and patterns to complement any interior

• Custom laminate designs available

• Full array of patterns, solid colors and wood grain laminates

FIBER-REINFORCED LAMINATE DOORS

HIGH-DESIGN FOR HIGH-IMPACT AREAS.

VT's Fiber-Reinforced Laminate (FRL) line of doors provides

added impact, wear and strain resistance, making them perfect

for high-traffic, high-wear areas such as hospitals, schools

and commercial buildings. Available in a variety of Pionite

and Nevamar colors, patterns and wood grains, you now have

the ability to match all the doors in high-impact and standard

applications throughout your project.

• Unmatched durability and impact resistance

• VT FRL doors are available in a variety of Panolam’s Pionite or

Nevamar color palettes: To view all colors, visit panolam.com

• Available with 20-, 45- and 60-minute fire ratings

• Lifetime warranty

• Easy maintenance

• VT uses our edge-before-face production method, giving each

door a beautiful, seamless look

• No removable edge required

• Available with mortised stainless steel edge guard applied

in the factory

SCL stile

Decorative laminate edge applied before face

SCL rail

Decorative laminate face

5-ply construction shown, 3-ply construction available

Particleboardcore

High Pressure Decorative Laminate

HDF crossbanding

SCL stile

Fiber reinforceddecorative laminate edge applied before face

SCL rail

Fiber reinforceddecorative laminate face

5-ply construction

Particleboardcore

Fiber Reinforced Laminate

HDF crossbanding

HERITAGE COLLECTION HERITAGE COLLECTION11 12

HERITAGE COLLECTION HERITAGE COLLECTION13 14

PROFILED DOORS FIRE-RATED, LEAD-LINED & ACOUSTICAL DOORS

FIRE-RATED

VT Fire-rated doors meet or exceed life safety requirements while

maintaining the visual integrity of the door without sacrificing your

design. VT’s concealed intumescent provides you with the same

seamless elegance as our non-rated doors. And they’re available

with Category A positive pressure fire ratings up to 90-minute.

ACOUSTICAL FLUSH DOORS

Firestop stile

Concealedintumescent


Mineralcore

HDF crossbanding

Grade A wood veneer face

Fire-Rated

Firestop rail

LEAD-LINED

When sound reduction is required, VT acoustical doors are the

perfect solution. Available with ratings ranging from STC-28 to

STC-49, they’re available with either high-pressure decorative

laminate or wood veneer faces. All VT Acoustical doors are

tested operable with gasketing.

VT PROFILED DOORS

VT Lead-lined doors are perfect when your project includes areas

where radiation exists. Our lead-lined doors are available with

wood veneer or HPDL faces to match all of the other doors in your

project. They meet up to a 45-minute fire rating and are available

with a lifetime installation warranty.

Achieve a beautiful aesthetic at an affordable price. VT profiled

doors provide the appearance of stile and rail at a cost that’s

friendly to your budget, making these doors perfect for hotels,

schools and multifamily housing. VT profiled doors are available

with up to a 20-minute fire rating and are available in three

different routing profiles.

Nine standard elevations

MDF core and HDF face

Doors are primed as standard

5-year limited warranty

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) rail

MDF core

HDF edge(primed)

Profiled Doors

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) stile

HDF face(primed)

For a door as original as your design project, VT’s Artistry Door

Collection delivers custom designs specifically catered to your

unique vision and exact specifications.

Our own experienced and respected artisans craft every Artistry

door down to the smallest detail to meet your aesthetic and

performance expectations. Your design. Your size. Your finish—

just the way you need it. And it’s all backed by one of the finest

customer service and distribution programs in the country.

Every door in the Artistry Collection meets a variety of

environmental standards and can help you earn LEED credits.

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THE ARTISTRY COLLECTION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOORS:

• Specialty veneer

• Oversized

• Custom

• Flush wood veneer

• Stile & rail

• Fire-rated

ARTISTRY DOOR

COLLECTIONCRAFTED WITH

METICULOUS DETAIL

SPECIALTY WOOD VENEER, OVERSIZED & CUSTOM DOORS FLUSH WOOD VENEER DOORS

PREMIUM AESTHETIC WITH UNMATCHED QUALITYSPECIALTY WOOD VENEER

Whatever your design calls for, VT’s Artistry Collection can make

it happen. We have the capability to manufacture high-end, high-

quality doors to your exact design needs and specifications. Using

high-end or exotic veneers, our skilled craftsmen will provide the

perfect specialty veneer door for your project.

CUSTOM

You have an image, we have a door. Our skilled craftsmen are

experts in hand-crafting unique, customized doors of the highest

quality. From specialty veneers to high detailed inlays, no matter

what your vision calls for, VT can provide a door to fit it.

EXTERIOR STILE & RAIL

Exterior doors make a first impression that sets the tone

for your entire project. Our Exterior Stile and Rail doors are

designed to meet your specifications and combine the finest in

handcraftsmanship with the latest in technology and performance.

All of our doors are manufactured to match perfectly, giving your

project a flawless, cohesive look from the inside out.

OVERSIZED

Sometimes big ideas call for a bigger door. No problem. With the

VT Artistry Collection, we’re able to provide doors of many sizes.

From thick doors to wide doors, we can provide your project with a

hand-crafted door that fits your exact needs. And because it’s from

VT, you can guarantee the quality and service will be unmatched.

Our Artistry Wood Veneer Doors provide high-quality

construction with high-aesthetic design. A premium wood

appearance, extraordinary craftsmanship and attention to

detail result in a wood veneer door of the highest quality.

• 5-ply construction

• Meets Category A positive-pressure fire ratings of 20-, 45-,

60- and 90-minute

• Factory-machined to exact requirements for hardware,

including pre-drilled pilot holes for hinges and face plates

• Factory installed wood stops

• Matching hardwood edge at no extra cost

• Withstands the 1 million cycle-slam test

(in accordance with WDMA TM-7)

• Domestic and exotic veneers available

• AA Grade veneers are standard

• Meets WDMA/AWS Premium Grade Standards

• AWS System 2/WDMA TR-2 pre-catalyzed lacquer finish

is standard

SCL stile


SCL rail

Particleboardcore

HDF crossbanding

Premium Grade AA wood veneer face

ARTISTRY COLLECTION ARTISTRY COLLECTION17 18

Wood Veneer

STILE & RAIL DOORS FIRE-RATED

CLASSIC, HAND-CRAFTED BEAUTY FIRE-RATED

Ranging from 20-minute ratings to 90-minute ratings,

whatever level of fire safety your project calls for, we have

a beautiful, hand-crafted door to match it.

The hand-crafted beauty of our Artistry Stile & Rail doors is

unmatched in the industry. Our attention to detail and skilled

craftsmanship create the perfect stile and rail doors for your high-

end projects. With the Artistry Collection Stile & Rail doors, the

design possibilities are practically endless. Choose from our Artistry

Collection standard elevations or create a totally unique design by

customizing the panel configuration, sticking and veneer.

• Doors meet WDMA/AWS Premium Grade quality standards

• Manufactured with a wide variety of sticking options

• Raised and flat panel elevations

• Limited five-year warranty for interior use

• Full array of domestic and imported veneer options

• State-of-the-art production facility and equipment

• Factory-machined to exact requirements for hardware,

including pre-drilled pilot holes for hinges and face plates

• AWS System 2/WDMA TR-2 pre-catalyzed lacquer finish

is standard

• Manufactured with fluted dowel construction for

maximum performance

• Mitered rim-banded panels standard

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Stile


Mitered rim-banded panel

MDF

Stile & Rail

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL) Rail

Premium Grade AAwood veneerface

HDF crossbanding

HDF crossbanding

Premium Grade AAwood veneer face

Firestop stile

Concealedintumescent


HDF crossbanding

Premium Grade AA wood veneer face

Fire-Rated

Mineral core

ARTISTRY COLLECTION ARTISTRY COLLECTION 2019

VT STILE & RAIL DOORS

SS3011H SS3021H

SS5021H SS5031H SS5041H SS5101H SS5111H SS5131H SS5141H

SS1011H SS1021H SS1031H SS1032H SS1041H

SS1051H SS1052H SS1061H SS1062H SS1063H SS1081H SS1091H

SS1042H

STILE & RAIL DOOR STANDARD ELEVATIONS

ELEVATION DESIGN OPTIONS

Radius Door TopRadius Top PanelRR

Square Door TopSquare Top PanelSS Arch Door Top

Arch Top PanelAASquare Door TopColonial Top PanelSC

Square Door TopRadius Top PanelSR

Square Door TopArch Top PanelSA

1000 SERIES

3000 SERIES

5000 SERIES 9000 SERIES

7000 SERIES

SS7021HSS7011H

SS9021H

SS1033H

SS3022H SS3024H SS3032H SS3041H SS3042H SS3052H

SS5071H SS9022H

SS3061H SS3062H

SS3081H SS3101H SS3121H SS3151HSS3063H SS3091H SS3181HSS3122H

All Artistry Collection Stile & Rail doors are available with Heritage Collection standard elevations. "H" indicates Heritage Construction. "A" indicates Artistry Construction. Example: SS1011H represents door elevation SS1011 with Heritage construction.

HERITAGE & ARTISTRY COLLECTION HERITAGE & ARTISTRY COLLECTION 2221

DOOR CONSTRUCTION1,2

THICKNESS

CORE3

ACOUSTICAL RATINGS

AVAILABLE RATINGS

POSITIVE PRESSUREFIRE RATINGS

RAILS4,10

STILES10

5-PLY WOOD VENEERMODELS

FACES

CROSSBANDS

EDGES

HIGH PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE MODELS

FACES

CROSSBANDS

EDGES9

LITE CUTOUTSFrames furnished

LOUVER CUTOUTS6

Louvers available

1-3/4"

Agrifiber complying with ANSIA208.1, Grade 1-LD-2

STC 30

Security Rating, Class 405

20-Minute Fire Door6,10,, 45-Minute Fire Door10,

60-Minute Fire Door10

1-3/8" SCL for all 20- and 45-min.fire doors, 1-1/2" GP Firestop at

60-minute fire doors

1-3/8" SCL for all 20- and 45 min. fire doors, 1-1/2" GP Firestop at 60-min. single fire doors, 3" Firestop

meeting stiles for 45-min. pairs

5509H [PC-5]7

5P09H [PC-5]7,10,13,14

WDMA/AWS custom grade wood veneer, cut & species of choice, or

mill option paintable surface17

High Density Fiber (HDF)

Stiles have matchinghardwood edge - Crossbands

concealed at edge

909H [PC-HPDL-5]7

9P09H [PC-HPDL-5]7,10,13,14

.050" (1.3 mm) general purpose HPDL.062" Fiber Reinforced Laminate (FRL)


Laminate edges applied prior to faces - Crossbands

concealed at edge

All sizes available for non-rateddoors. Max. 1296 sq. in.

(36" w or 54" h) for 20-min.12,13,14

All sizes available for non-rated doors.

Crossbanded Lead-Lined Core

1-3/4" with lead to 1/4"

Particleboard complying with ANSI A208.1, Grade 1-LD-2, with continuous lead glued to each side of framed core;

multi-ply construction

STC 34, 36

Radiation Shielding

20- and 45-Minute Fire Door6

3-3/8" SCL, top and bottom on 20 min., 45-min. uses GP Firestop

1-3/8" SCL on 20 min., 45-min. uses GP Firestop

5515H [LL]7,13,14,15

5P15H [LL]7,10,14


mill option paintable surface


Stiles have matching hardwood edge - Crossbands

concealed at edge

1515H [LL-HPDL]7,13,14,15

1P15H [LL-HPDL]7,10,14




concealed at edge

Max. 256 sq. in. (16" w or 16" h) for 20-min.;

Max. 100 sq. in. for 45-min.

N/A

Crossbanded Composite Sound Core

1-3/4"

Composite Sound Core,multi-ply construction

STC 35, 36, 39-47, 49

STC 39 or 45 Sound Door


Dimensions and materialsvary by STC rating

Dimensions and materialsvary by STC rating

5540H [SR]7,11,13, 5550H [SR]7,11

5P40H [SR]7,11,14, 5P50H [SR]7,11,14





concealed at edge

1240H [SR-HPDL]7,11,13, 1050H [SR-HPDL]7,11

1P40H [SR-HPDL]7,11,14, 1P50H [SR-HPDL]7,11,14




concealed at edge

Varies by STC rating

N/A

1All VT doors are intended for interior use only. 2All VT doors meet or exceed WDMA I.S. 1-A and AWI/AWS Section 9 quality standards. 3All VT stiles and rails are bonded to core, and unit is sanded as monolithic core assembly. 4All doors are available with larger top and bottom rails and with additional hardware blocking when specified. 5Highest security rating possible per UBC standard 41-1 and ASTM F-176. 6No louvers are allowed in 20-minute doors (smoke doors). 7WDMA Spec Symbols listed in [brackets] beside VT model numbers. 8.125" decorative laminate available upon request in non-crossbanded particleboard core door.

9Decorative laminate doors are also available with unfinished, stained or painted hardwood edges. 10Intumescent concealed along stile edge and surface applied along top rail. 11Gasketing and drop seal included. 12Larger lite sizes available using special materials. 13Neutral pressure fire rating available. 14Positive pressure fire rating available. 1520-min. positive pressure restrictions: single door only; for use in hollow metal frame. 16Doors thinner than 1-3/4" cannot carry an STC rating or a fire label (non-rated only). 17Mill option paintable surface will be 3-ply construction.

Subject to change. Refer to www.vtdoors.com for the latest information.

Crossbanded Particleboard Core

1-3/8", 1-3/4", 2-1/4"

Particleboard complying with ANSI A208.1,

Grade 1-LD-2

STC 30-32, 3416


20-Minute Fire Door6,16

1-3/8" SCL, top and bottom

1-3/8" SCL

5502H [PC-5]7,13,14,15

5P02H [PC-5]7,10,14





concealed at edge

404H [PC-HPDL-5]7,13,14,15

4P04H [PC-HPDL-5]7,10,14




concealed at edge

All sizes available for non-rated doors. Max. 1296 sq. in.

(36" w or 54" h) for 20-min.12,13,14


Crossbanded Stave Lumber Core

1-3/4"

Kiln-dried wood blocks,edges glued

STC 32




1-3/8" SCL

5507H [SLC-5]7,13,14,15

5P07H [SLC-5]7,10,14





concealed at edge

707H [SLC-HPDL-5]7,13,14,15

7P07H [SLC-HPDL-5]7,10,14




concealed at edge


(36" w or 54" h) for 20-min.12,13,14


Crossbanded Structural Composite Lumber Core

1-3/4"

Structural Composite Lumber (SCL)

STC 33





1-3/8" SCL

5508H [SCLC-5]7,13,14,15

5P08H [SCLC-5]7,10,14





concealed at edge

808H [SCL-HPDL-5]7,13,14,15

8P08H [SCL-HPDL-5]7,10,14




concealed at edge

All sizes available for non-rateddoors. Max. 1296 sq. in.

(36" w or 54" h) for 20-min.12,13,14

Max. 864 sq. in. (24" w or 36" h) for 45-min.13,14


Crossbanded Mineral Core

1-3/4"

IncombustibleMineral Core

STC 31-35

N/A

45-, 60-, 90-Minute Fire Door,including 90-min. Double Egress Pairs

1" SCL on all 45-min. & 60-min. singles; 1-1/2" GP Firestop on

60-min. pairs & all 90-min. doors

1" SCL on all 45-min. & 60-min. singles; 1-1/2" GP Firestop II on 60-min. pairs & all

90-min. doors

5545H and 5511H [FD-5]7,13

5P45H and 5P11H [FD-5]7,10,14





concealed at edge

1345H and 1111H [FD-HPDL-5]7,13

1P45H and 1P11H [FD-HPDL-5]7,10,14




concealed at edge

Max. 1296 sq. in. (36" w or 54" h) for 45-min.;

Max. 100 sq. in. (10" w or 33" h) for 60-min. or 90-min.12,13,14

Max. 576 sq. in.(24" w or 24" h)

Non-Crossbanded Particleboard Core

1-3/4", 1-3/8"

Particleboard complying with ANSI A208.1,

Grade 1-LD-2

STC 28, 3116




1-3/8" SCL

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

303H [PC-HPDL-3]7,8,13,14,15

3P03H [PC-HPDL-3]7,10,14

.050" (1.3 mm) general purpose HPDL

N/A

Laminate edges applied prior to faces


(36" w or 54" h) for 20-min.12,13,14


1-3/8", 1-3/4"

Medium Density Fiber (MDF)

N/A

N/A

20-Minute Fire Door6,10,14

1-3/8" SCL,top and bottom

1-3/8" SCLwith HDF edge

N/A

High Density Fiber (HDF); primed

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

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HERITAGE DOOR COLLECTION

ProfiledCrossbanded Agrifiber Core

CONSTRUCTION PROFILED DOOR ELEVATIONS

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

FS1011H FS1021H FS1041H FS1042H FS1052H

FS1062H FA1021H FA1031H

VT 2 VT 3

VT 4

FS1031H

ELEVATION DESIGN OPTIONS

ROUTING PROFILES

At VT Industries, we pride ourselves on the quality construction of

every door that leaves our plant. To complement our high level of

craftsmanship, we employ the very best in manufacturing technology.

All together, our manufacturing process is incredibly efficient and

produces very little waste. This means you get premium-quality doors

at the most affordable price possible. And to add even more value,

each door comes with pre-drilled pilot holes as well as factory-sealed

top and bottom rails, making them ready to install.

DOUBLE-HOT-PRESSED TECHNOLOGY

CORE MATERIALS

ADDED VALUE

HDF crossbands

Grade Aface veneers

1-3/8" Rails

1/16" Matching

hardwood edges

Core

1-3/8" Stiles

5-PLY CONSTRUCTION FLUSH WOOD VENEER DOOR

HERITAGE COLLECTIONHERITAGE COLLECTION

• Factory machining of pre-

drilled pilot holes for hinges

and faceplates assures quick,

correct installation

• Factory-sealed top and

bottom rails to protect

doors from moisture

• On-time, reliable delivery

on dedicated VT trucks by

dedicated VT drivers

• Wood jambs and factory

glazing available

• Consistent factory finish

• Hand inspected

• Particleboard core (1-LD-2)

• Structural Composite Lumber

(SCL) core

• Agrifiber core (1-LD-2)

• Stave lumber core

• Mineral core

• Acoustical cores

• Lead-lined core

(1/4" maximum)

• Meets WDMA/AWS custom

grade quality standards

• Stiles and rails bonded to core

with Type I glue for a uniform

bond between all components

• Individually double-hot-

pressed for maximum strength

and durability

• Unit sanded as monolithic

core assembly

• Flush wood veneer doors

feature 5-ply construction

• High pressure decorative

laminate doors available as

5-ply or 3-ply construction

• Custom grade stile and rail

doors provide consistency

throughout your project

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EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

At VT Industries, our craftsmanship and quality are second to none.

The Artistry Collection is manufactured to achieve the ultimate in

performance and design. We are constantly evaluating our process,

which incorporates state-of-the-art automated technology with

old-world handcrafted techniques to create manufacturing

efficiency and consistency. This practice allows us to deliver

architectural wood doors of the highest quality standards to your

project on time and to your exact specifications.

HOT-PRESS TECHNOLOGY• Meets WDMA/AWS premium grade quality standards

• Stiles and rails bonded to core with Type I glue for a uniform

bond between all components

• Unit sanded as monolithic core assembly

• Flush wood veneer doors feature 5-ply construction

CORE MATERIALS

ADDED VALUE• Factory machining of pre-drilled pilot holes for hinges and

faceplates assures quick, correct installation

• On-time, reliable delivery

• Wood jambs and factory glazing available

• Consistent factory finish

DOOR CONSTRUCTION1,2

THICKNESS

CORE3

AVAILABLE RATINGS

POSITIVE PRESSURE FIRE RATINGS

RAILS4

STILES

5-PLY WOOD VENEER MODELS

FACES

CROSSBANDS

EDGES

HIGH PRESSURE DECORATIVE LAMINATE

FACES

CROSSBANDS

EDGES

LITE CUTOUTSFrames furnished

LOUVER CUTOUTSLouvers available

1All VT doors are intended for interior use only. 2All VT doors meet or exceed WDMA I.S. 1-A and AWI/AWS Section 9 quality standards. 3All VT stiles and rails are bonded to core, and unit is sanded as monolithic core. 4All doors are available with larger top and bottom rails and with

additional hardware blocking when specified. 5Highest security rating possible per UBC standard 41-1 and ASTM F-176. 6No louvers are allowed in 20-minute doors (smoke doors). 7Intumescent concealed along stile edge and surface applied along top rail. 8Larger lite sizes available using

special materials. 9Neutral pressure fire rating available. 10Positive pressure fire rating available. 11Doors thinner than 1-3/4" cannot carry a fire label (non-rated only). 12WDMA/AWI/AWS Spec Symbols listed in [brackets] beside VT model numbers. †With Positive Pressure Construction.

Crossbanded Particleboard Core

1-3/4"

Particleboard complying with ANSI

A208.1, 1-LD-2




7/8" SCL

5502A [PC-5]9,10,11,12

5P02A [PC-5]7,10,12

WDMA/AWS premium grade wood veneer, cut and species

of choice, or MDO

1/16" HDF

Stiles have matching

3/8" hardwood edge - Crossbands show

at edge

404A [PC-HPDL-5]9,10,11,12

4P04A [PC-HPDL-5]7,10,12

.050" (1.3 mm) general purposed HPDL;.030" vertical grade

1/16" HDF

Edge after face

Light openings not to exceed 40% of door

area or 50% of door height.

5" minimum between cutouts and door edge.

Louver openings not to exceed 40% of door



Crossbanded Mineral Core

1-3/4"

IncombustibleMineral Core

N/A

45-, 60-, 90-Minute Fire Door, including 90-min.

Double Egress Pairs

1" SCL on 45- and 60-minute; 1-1/2" GP Firestop on

90-minute before trimming

1" SCL on 45- and 60-minute; 1-1/2" GP Firestop on

90-minute before trimming

5511A and 5545A[FD-5]9,12

5P11A[FD-5] 5P45A[FD-5]7,10,12


of choice, or MDO

1/16" HDF



at edge

1111A and 1345A [FD-HPDL-5]9,12

1P11A and 1P45A[FD-HPDL-5]7,10,12


1/16" HDF

Edge after face

Max. 1296 sq. in. (36" w or 54" h) for

45-min.; Max. 100 sq. in. (10" w or 33" h)

for 60-min. or 90-min.8,9,10

Max. 576 sq. in.(24" w or 24" h)

ARTISTRY DOOR COLLECTION

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HDF crossbands

Grade AAface veneers

Rails

Matching

hardwood edges

Core

Stiles

5-PLY CONSTRUCTION FLUSH WOOD VENEER DOOR

Crossbanded Structural Composite Lumber Core

1-3/4"

Structural CompositeLumber (SCL)


20- and 45-Minute Fire Door6


7/8" SCL

5508A [SCLC-5]9,10,11,12 5P08A [SCLC-5]7,10,12


of choice, or MDO

1/16" HDF

Stiles have matching 3/8" hardwood edge -

Crossbands show at edge

808A [SCLC-HPDL-5]9,10,11,12

8P08A [SCLC-HPDL-5]7,10,12


1/16" HDF

Edge after face

Full lite opening available.

Size dependent on hardware.

Full louver opening available. Size dependent on hardware.

CrossbandedAgrifiber Core

1-3/4"

Agrifiber complying with ANSI

A208.1, 1-LD-2


20-Minute Fire Door6,7,11, 45-Minute Fire Door7, 60-Minute Fire Door7

1-3/8" SCL for all 20- and 45-minute fire doors, 1-1/2" GP Firestop at

60-minute fire doors

1-3/8" SCL for all 20- and 45-minute fire doors, 1-1/2" GP Firestop at 60-minute

single fire doors, 3"GP Firestop meeting stiles for 45-minute pairs

5509A [PC-5]12

5P09A [PC-5]7,9,10,12


of choice, or MDO

1/16" HDF



at edge

909A [PC-HPDL-5]12

9P09A [PC-HPDL-5]7,9,10,12


1/16" HDF

Edge after face

Light openings not to exceed 40% of door



Louver openings not to exceed 40% of door



ARTISTRY COLLECTION27

CONSTRUCTION

• Particleboard core (1-LD-2)

• Agrifiber core (1-LD-2)

• Structural composite lumber

• Mineral core

DIAMOND

REVERSE DIAMOND

BOX

REVERSE BOX

PARQUET

HERRINGBONE

CUSTOM DOOR OPTIONS

You have an image. We have a door. Our skilled craftsmen are

experts in hand-crafting unique, customized doors of the highest

quality. From oversized doors to specialty veneers to highly

detailed inlays, no matter what your vision calls for, VT can provide

a door to fit it.

THICK / OVERSIZEDSometimes big ideas call for a bigger door. No problem. With the

VT Artistry Collection, we’re able to provide doors of all sizes.

From thick doors to wide doors, we can provide your project with

a hand-crafted door that fits your exact needs. VT can produce

high-quality custom doors up to 5-feet wide or 12-feet tall with a

thickness up to 3-3/8" inches. Larger sizes available in pieces for

field assembly.

SKETCH FACESA sketch face is a single-ply veneer, cut and designed in patterns of

varying intricacy to meet specifications of mechanical assembly in

the grain or character appearances of veneer used for each segment.

LASER MARQUETRYThe artisans at VT Industries utilize old-world marquetry techniques as

well as the latest laser-cutting technology to produce superior inlays

for VT’s Artistry Collection of architectural wood doors. The veneer

is cut by a highly precise laser, ensuring accuracy of design. Then the

artisans lay up the design by hand, utilizing their superior marquetry

skills to create beautiful and original pieces of art for your door.

BLUEPRINT-MATCHED DOORS

AND PANELSThere’s nothing more impressive and beautiful than when all your

veneers match perfectly. With VT’s blueprint-matched doors and

panels, you get maximum continuity within your space.

*We also offer set-matched and room-matched doors.

SKETCH FACE PATTERNS

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VT is committed to providing superior craftsmanship and exceptional service with

every door. Family-owned since 1956, we’ve grown to become a leading manufacturer

in architectural wood doors, offering a dynamic lineup of products that makes it easy

to choose the right door type for your specific project.

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IMAGINE.

FA C T O R Y F I N I S H E S

CREATE.A Range of Design Options.

IMAGINATIVE DESIGNS FOR AN IMPRESSIVE FINISH.

When it comes to your design project, every detail

matters. That’s why VT crafts every door with meticulous

attention to beauty and expression. Combined with our wide

array of finish options, we're able to create architectural

wood doors that elevate the aesthetics and performance of

your project. All doors are made to your exact specifications

to meet your performance and design standards.

For projects that command beauty and distinction without

compromise, VT’s Artistry Collection offers unparalleled

elegance. Our Artistry Division is capable of producing a

unique finish for a wide range of custom-tailored doors

ranging from oversized to flush to custom stile & rail.

When designing for beauty, VT’s Heritage Collection is a

compelling choice. From specialty veneers to profiled doors,

our Heritage Collection offers a unique combination of style,

quality and performance.

And with every door we sell, you can always count on

customer service that’s second-to-none and consistent,

industry-best lead times—often as fast as 2-3 weeks.

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Extraordinary craftsmanship. Natural beauty. Durable performance. VT’s Heritage Door

Collection offers a perfect balance of style and performance.

Featuring a complete catalog of factory finishes to choose from, we’re confident you’ll

find a door to perfectly complement any design.

• UV cured factory finish to meet WDMA TR-8 and

AWS System 9 is standard.

• For high-profile projects, custom color matching available.

• A wide variety of VT color choices is available with only a

2-3 week lead time.

• Three sealer coats and two topcoats shield and protect flush doors.

• Advanced computer automation flawlessly applies each coat,

and a computer-controlled automatic system provides durable,

even coats.

• Optional anti-microbial coating available.

HERITAGE COLLECTION

WDMA TR-8/AWS System 9 UV cured acrylated polyurethane.

The polyurethane shall be UV cured to produce a finish per WDMA I.S.

1-A/AWS Section 5. Top and bottom rails shall be factory sealed with

an approved wood sealer. Specify the finish.

STYLE MEETS DURABILITY

2 topcoats

3 sealer coats

Base color stain

HERITAGE PROTECTIVE COATING PROCESS

HOW TO SPECIFY HERITAGE DOORS

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For projects where only premium style will suffice, VT’s Artistry Collection is there. Each

Artistry door is hand-crafted to your exact specifications, all the way down to custom color

and hand-finish.

The Artistry Collection’s superior finish system provides impressive durability over the life of

the door, keeping it beautiful for years to come.

• AWS System 2/WDMA TR-2 pre-catalyzed lacquer finish is standard.

• Oil based stain is either hand-sprayed or hand-wiped and achieves

a furniture grade finish.

• Artisans tailor the finish process to the individual species of veneers

being used to create the ultimate furniture grade finish.

• Multiple sheen options available, including opaque lacquer finish to

meet customer vision.

• The transparent pre-catalyzed lacquer finish provides a warm, vibrant

finish that extols the virtues and beauty of the wood.

• Perfect for high-end applications and is used to enhance the beauty

and intricacy of craftsmanship of the doors.

ARTISTRY COLLECTION

AWS System 2/WDMA TR-2 pre-catalyzed lacquer finish. The lacquer

shall be cured to produce a finish per AWS Section 5/WDMA I.S. 1A.

Top and bottom rails shall be factory sealed with an approved wood

sealer. Specify the finish.

STUNNING ARTISTRY. PREMIUM PERFORMANCE

HOW TO SPECIFY ARTISTRY DOORS

2 topcoats

1 sealer coat

Base color stain

ARTISTRY PROTECTIVE COATING PROCESS

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FINISH OPTIONS. VT finishes not only complement the distinctive beauty of the doors but also enhance

their outstanding durability. Our factory finishes can be UV cured and formulated to

provide a tough shell of protection.

VT offers a wide variety of factory color choices, available on a quick turnaround, to meet

your design considerations. Samples may be requested through your VT sales representative.

Custom color matching is also available for high-profile projects. Simply send us a 3" x 5"

physical sample of the finish color you desire, and we’ll match it to meet your project needs.

If your design calls for specialty wood veneer, VT’s Artistry Collection can make it happen.

We have the capability to manufacture high-quality doors to your exact design needs and

specifications. Using high-end or exotic veneers, we’ll provide the perfect specialty veneer

door for your project.

Color trends are always changing in

the design world, and our new finish

colors expand the already existing

options to enhance your project

choices. For 2015, VT has introduced

five new finishes to our standard

finishes line: Chocolate, Riverstone,

Onyx, Serengeti and Restoration.

EXOTIC OPTIONS

CUSTOM OPTIONS

NEW FINISHES

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VT COLOR CHOICE PROCESS

Certain wood veneers—most notably maple, birch and ash—contain both heartwood and sapwood when

natural is specified. These heartwood/sapwood combinations can create marked color contrasts across

the finished face veneer, possibly causing an undesirable effect. By specifying “select white” veneer, only

sapwood will be used so color variations will be minimized, thus creating a more uniform appearance

across the door face.

NATURAL VS. SELECT WHITE

Streamline the color matching process for your project by selecting from VT’s popular color choices

(see color swatches in this brochure). To ensure satisfaction, order a free sample to review before making

your final decisions. You’ll save time and money, and the result will be a consistent, beautiful finish.

For a custom finish, simply send us a 3" x 5" physical sample of the finish color desired, and we will

custom match it to meet your project needs.

CONSISTENT AND BEAUTIFUL FINISHES

FINISH OPTIONS WDMA AWSFlush - HERITAGE COLLECTION TR-8 System 9

Stile & Rail - HERITAGE COLLECTION TR-8 System 9

Flush - ARTISTRY COLLECTION TR-2 System 2

Stile & Rail - ARTISTRY COLLECTION TR-2 System 2

“Select White” face veneer“Natural” face veneer

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COLOR AND FINISH OPTIONS AVAILABLE FROM VT ARCHITECTURAL WOOD DOORS FOR THE HERITAGE AND ARTISTRY COLLECTIONS.

RED OAK

ALPINE AL07 CHOCOLATE CH15

RESTORATION RE15

ONYX ON15

CLEAR CL07 SERENGETI SE15

RIVERSTONE RI15GRASSLAND GR07 OASIS OA07

RAVINE RA07 SAVANNA SA07

TIMBER TI07 WHEAT WH07

RED OAK(RAVINE FINISH)

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To ensure satisfaction, order a free sample to review before making your final decision. VT Industries distributors stock 3" x 5" samples to expedite the color approval process. Please contact your sales representative or distributor to request physical samples. This brochure should not be used for final color selection.

SELECT WHITE BIRCH

ALPINE AL07 CLEAR CL07

OASIS OA07



SERENGETI SE15CHOCOLATE CH15

RIVERSTONE RI15 RESTORATION RE15

ONYX ON15

GRASSLAND GR07

PLAIN SLICED SELECT WHITE BIRCH (CLEAR FINISH)

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Finish color to be determined from manufacturer's standardselection during concurrent interior finishes submittal.

NATURAL BIRCH


GRASSLAND GR07 OASIS OA07



CHOCOLATE CH15

RESTORATION RE15

ONYX ON15

SERENGETI SE15

RIVERSTONE RI15

NATURAL BIRCH(CLEAR FINISH)

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SELECT WHITE MAPLE





CHOCOLATE CH15

RESTORATION RE15

ONYX ON15

SERENGETI SE15

RIVERSTONE RI15

QUARTERED WHITE MAPLE 2 (FLAT) PANEL STILE & RAIL DOOR WITH

SQUARE STICKING (CLEAR FINISH)

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MAHOGANY

CHOCOLATE CH15

ONYX ON15

SERENGETI SE15

PLAIN SLICED MAHOGANY STILE & RAIL (TIMBER FINISH)

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CHERRY


GRASSLAND GR07 OASIS OA07 RAVINE RA07

SAVANNA SA07

CHOCOLATE CH15

RIVERSTONE RI15

ONYX ON15

SERENGETI SE15

PLAIN SLICED CHERRY 5 PANEL (RAISED & RIM BANDED) WITH

OGEE STICKING (SAVANNA FINISH)

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VTDOORS.COM

VT Industries is committed to providing superior craftsmanship and exceptional

service with every door. Family-owned since 1956, we’ve grown to become a leading

manufacturer in architectural wood doors, offering a dynamic lineup of products that

makes it easy to choose the right door type for your specific project.

VENEER GUIDELINESv t industries

The word natural brings to mind certain connotations like “beauty”, “warmth”

and “purity”. Merriam-Webster defines natural as “occurring in conformity

with the ordinary course of nature (the genetically controlled qualities of an

organism): not marvelous or supernatural”.

Wood is a product of nature, and in some cases, will accentuate and

enhance a project design when used in its purest, or natural, state.

However, as a product of nature, each wood species has certain intrinsic and

industry-acceptable characteristics, which can vary from tree to tree and

flitch (half log) to flitch. It is precisely these naturally occurring variations

that provide such richness and uniqueness to each project design.

Certain wood species such as natural maple and birch can vary widely in

color range, which is why in many cases select white is specified so that the

sapwood can be accumulated and spliced together to create a consistent

color. The photos and information in this brochure are designed to assist you

in specifying and receiving the product you envision.

When specifying "natural" maple and birch, the veneer will contain unlimited

amounts of Sapwood (the light portion of the log) and/or Heartwood (the dark

portion of the log) unselected for color.

If a light colored veneer is preferred, specify Select White (all Sapwood) maple

or birch.

If a dark colored veneer is preferred, specify Select Red/Brown (all Heartwood)

Note, availability may be limited.

1

nAturAL vAriAtiOns

PLAin sLiCed nAturAL MAPLevt wOOd veneers

2

HOw tO sPeCiFY

Natural veneers, such as maple and birch, may contain sapwood/

heartwood combinations, color streaks, spots and color variation from

almost white to very dark. No backcharges will be accepted for allowable

characteristics in natural veneers. To avoid these noticeable color and grain

variations, select white veneers must be specified.

Below are the requirements for Maple Veneer Grades as recognized by

WDMA and AWS.

PLAin sLiCed seLeCt wHite MAPLevt wOOd veneers

Y = Yes N = No S = Slight

*Maple heartwood is so low in content that it is rarely available in sufficient quantities for commercial use. Chart information used with permission from

HPVA© as referenced by WDMA I.S. 1-A.

Species Type & Cut Grade Sapwood Heartwood Color Color Mineral Small Burls Cross Streaks Variation Streaks or Bars or Spots Pin Knots

Maple PI-SI Natural A Y Y Y Y S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

PI-SI White A Y N S S S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Red* A N Y Y Y S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

plAIN SlICeD MAple CHARACTeRISTICS


*Maple heartwood is so low in content that it is rarely available in sufficient quantities for commercial use. Chart information used with permission from HPVA© as referenced by AWS.


Maple PI-SI Natural AA Y Y S Y S 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

PI-SI White AA Y N S S N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Red* AA N Y S Y N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

plAIN SlICeD MAple CHARACTeRISTICS

With VT flush wood and stile & rail doors, you don't have to sacrifice beauty

to protect the environment. VT Doors are manufactured in highly efficient,

environmentally friendly facilities. VT Industries architectural wood doors

are GReeNGUARD Certified. They are also available with FSC certified mate-

rials and are listed on GreenSpec®.

Below are requirements for Birch Veneer Grades as recognized by WDMA

and AWS.

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Our COMMitMent tO tHe envirOnMent

PLAin sLiCed nAturAL BirCHvt wOOd veneers


Chart information used with permission from HPVA© as referenced by WDMA I.S. 1-A.


Birch PI-SI Natural A Y Y Y Y S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

PI-SI White A Y N S S S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Red A N Y Y Y S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

plAIN SlICeD BIRCH CHARACTeRISTICS


Chart information used with permission from HPVA© as referenced by AWS.


Birch PI-SI Natural AA Y Y S Y N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

PI-SI White AA Y N S S N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Red AA N Y S Y N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

plAIN SlICeD BIRCH CHARACTeRISTICS

4

HOw tO sPeCiFY

Natural veneers, such as maple and birch may contain sapwood/

heartwood combinations, color streaks, spots and color variation from

almost white to very dark. No backcharges will be accepted for allowable

characteristics in natural veneers. To avoid these noticeable color and grain

variations, select white veneers must be specified.

Below are requirements for Birch Veneer Grades as recognized by WDMA

and AWS.

PLAin sLiCed wHite BirCHvt wOOd veneers


Chart information used with permission from HPVA© as referenced by WDMA I.S. 1-A.


Birch PI-SI White A Y N S S S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Natural A Y Y Y Y S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Red A N Y Y Y S 1 per 3 sq. ft. S

plAIN SlICeD WHITe BIRCH CHARACTeRISTICS


Chart information used with permission from HPVA© as referenced by AWS.


Birch PI-SI White AA Y N S S N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Natural AA Y Y S Y N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

PI-SI Red AA N Y S Y N 1 per 5 sq. ft. S

plAIN SlICeD WHITe BIRCH CHARACTeRISTICS

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wOOd COLOr vAriAtiOnsvt wOOd veneers

vAriAtiOns AMOnG sAMe sPeCies

Although maple and birch show the greatest contrasts in color and grain, all

wood species can vary from flitch to flitch. environmental factors such

as climate and soil content can make each veneer species exhibit a range of

colors and textures.

FACtOrY FinisH sAMPLes

All factory finish samples illustrate basic color, grain fill and gloss level of our

finish systems. Wood is a product of nature and will vary in color and grain

from tree to tree, or even within the same tree. Some doors will be lighter

or darker even though they all receive the same color stain, but it’s precisely

those natural variations in density and texture that make wood doors so

popular. For more information on our VT Color Choices, please refer to our

Factory Finish brochure.

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rAnGe OF COLOrs On sAMe sPeCies witH diFFerent FLitCHes

photos below show range of wood color variation using different flitches of same species. Veneers have clear finish – no stains

were added to samples.

COLOr vAriAtiOn sAMPLesvt wOOd veneers

Cherry

White Maple

Red Oak


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CustOM & PreMiuM GrAde dOOrsvt wOOd veneers

wHAt Are CustOM & PreMiuM

VT Industries has always maintained the highest quality standards set forth by

the architectural flush wood door industry – meeting or exceeding industry

quality standards. The primary quality standards are 1) the Window & Door

Manufacturers Association (WDMA I.S. 1-A) the Architectural Woodwork

Standards (AWS) Quality Standards, sections 5 and 9.

WDMA is the industry standard for door manufacturers. The Architectural

Woodwork Standards (AWS) are typically used in installations where the doors

are blueprint matched with wall paneling and/or the doors are adjacent to millwork.

Therefore, these standards match requirements on the doors to be consistent with

the surrounding millwork. Most architectural and commercial doors are not directly

associated with panels and/or millwork. Thus, the requirements in WDMA are

more than adequate to assure consistent appearance amongst doors.

Both WMDA and AWS set two aesthetic grades for architectural wood doors;

Custom and premium. Custom is the standard grade intended for high quality

work. This grade provides a well-defined degree of control over the workmanship,

materials, and installation of a project. premium grade is reserved for special

projects or featured areas within a project. premium doors are specified when

the highest degree of control is required.

The difference between a custom and premium grade doors is the veneer grade,

adopted from HpVA panel veneer grading tables, and veneer assembly. The table

below provides a comparison. Note, AA grade veneer also requires wider minimums

for face components with plain sliced and rotary sliced flitches.

Specifiers need to be aware that premium doors have a higher cost and

availability may be limited because of the AA grade veneer, center balance, and

wider flitch requirements. Also, if an aesthetic grade is not specified, custom

grade is the default grade to be furnished. There is no difference in performance

duty requirements for custom and premium doors.

Veneer Veneer Veneer Nominal Minimum Grade Match Assembly Width of Face Components

Premium AA Grade Book or Balance Center Plain Sliced - 5 inches Slip Quarter Sliced - 3 inches Rotary Sliced - 5 inches

Custom A Grade Book or Running, Balance, Plain Sliced - 4 inches Slip or Center Balance Quarter Sliced - 3 inches Rotary Sliced - 4 inches

AeSTHeTIC GRADe

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deCOrAtive veneer CuttinG MetHOdsvt wOOd veneers

PLAin sLiCed Or FLAt Cut veneer

The half log, or flitch, is mounted with the heart side against the guide plate

of the slicer. Cuts are made parallel to a line through the center of the log,

producing a distinct figure. By keeping the veneer leaves in the same order

in which they are cut, the leaves can be reassembled with only a very gradual

grain figure transition from one panel to another.

QuArter sLiCed veneer

A quarter log, or flitch, is mounted so that the slicer cuts the log at a 45°

angle to the axis lines of the log, creating a striped or straight grain effect.

A flake effect is produced in oak veneers using this method.

riFt Cut veneer

This method is generally restricted to Red and White Oak. A quarter log is

mounted off center and cut slightly across the medullary rays common to oak,

resulting in a straight grain without the flake effect of quarter sliced oak.

rOtArY Cut veneer

A method of cutting in which the log is placed on a large lathe and turned

against a fixed blade, so that a continuous cut is made round and round the

log, more or less parallel at all times to the growth ring. The result is a wild,

varied grain effect. Since the grain pattern is non-repetitive, it cannot be used

for sequence matching.

plAIN SlICeD OR FlAT CUT (SlICeR):

leaf width depends on log size and placement in flitch. Half Round is a somewhat similar pattern achieved by turning a half log flitch on a lathe.

Cathedral pattern

KnifeHalf logFlitch

leaf

Block

QUARTeR SlICeD (SlICeR):

Flake pattern is produced when slicing through medullary rays in some species, principally oak.

Quarter log Flitch

Narrowstripedpattern

Knife

Quarter log Flitch

RIFT CUT (lATHe):

Angle of cut is 15 degrees to the radial to minimize the ray (flake effect) in oak. Comb grain is the portion which has VeRY tight and straight grain.

Knife

Narrowstripedpattern

ROTARY (lATHe):

Wide Sheets. Broad pattern. Difficult matching. Used primarily on economy or Commercial grades.

Very broad pattern,

often wild

Knife

tYPes OF veneer MAtCH


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MAtCHinG OF veneer COMPOnentsvt wOOd veneers

Once the decorative veneer cutting method is specified, the type of match

at the joint line must be specified. The way in which the individual cuts are

placed next to each other during the fabrication of the veneer face affects

the appearance of the doors.

BOOK MAtCH

Book Match is the most commonly used match in the industry. every other

piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces are opened like two

adjacent pages in a book. The veneer joints match and create a mirrored

image pattern at the joint line, yielding a maximum continuity of grain. Book

matching is used with plain sliced, and less often with other cuts of veneer.

BArBer POLe eFFeCt in BOOK MAtCHBecause the “tight” and “loose” faces alternate in adjacent pieces of veneer,

they may accept stain or reflect light differently, resulting in a noticeable

color variation, often called “barber pole”. These variations are not considered

a manufacturing defect.

sLiP MAtCH

Slip Match is the adjoining of veneer components in sequence without

turning over every other piece. The grain figure repeats, but joints won’t

show a mirrored effect. Slip matching is often used in quarter cut, rift cut

and comb grain veneers to minimize the barber pole effect.

rAndOM MAtCH

A random selection of veneer components from one or more logs. This

produces a “board-like” appearance.

end MAtCH

The end Match is generally selected for doors with transoms. This match utilizes

a single piece of veneer that runs from the bottom to the top of the door. At

the transom, a mirror image is created by turning the veneer at the joint.

COntinuOus MAtCHContinuous Match is when a single piece of veneer is utilized for both the face

of the door and the transom.

end Match Continuous Match

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AsseMBLY OF veneer COMPOnentsvt wOOd veneers

tYPes OF AsseMBLY MAtCH

The type of “assembly match“ must be specified to obtain a desired appearance.

Any sequence matching from opening to opening must be specified.

runninG MAtCH

Non-symmetrical appearance on any single door face. Veneer pieces of

unequal width are common. each face is assembled from as many veneer

pieces as necessary.

BALAnCe MAtCH

Symmetrical appearance. each face is assembled from an even or odd number

of pieces of uniform width before trimming. This match reduces veneer yield.

Center BALAnCe MAtCH

Symmetrical appearance. each face is assembled from an even number of

veneer pieces of uniform width before trimming. Thus, there is a veneer

joint in the center of the panel. This match further reduces veneer yield.

PAir MAtCH

pair match describes the way in which leaves of veneer are assembled for a

pair of doors or a series of door pairs in the immediate vicinity.

set MAtCH

Set match describes the way in which the leaves of veneer are assembled for

sets of doors hung adjacently.

BLuePrint MAtCHed PAneLs And COMPOnents

Manufactured to the exact sizes the manufacturer determines from the

blueprints, clipping and matching each individual face to the project's

specific needs. each face will be matched in sequence with adjacent panels,

doors, transoms, and cabinet faces as needed to provide for continuity.

Unless specified, running match is standard.

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