Doors and frames are important aspects of any structure, whether it is for safety, privacy, or compliance. Michigan-based Total Door Systems is the global leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of integrated door systems relied upon by many clients to provide reliable, sustainable doors and frames that provide life safety and security throughout their facilities.

“Durability is guaranteed, as the continuous components reduce point loads and alleviate stress. This is especially important in high-traffic areas and facilities prioritizing security and safety,” says Patricia Yulkowski, president and CEO of Total Door Systems.

With all parts engineered, manufactured, and assembled from Total Door Systems’ award-winning Waterford, Michigan plant, its integrated door systems arrive complete with fewer parts for streamlined installation, and savings to end-use customers in additional buildout and labor costs.

Ensuring Compliance for Elevator Shaft Frames

Total Door simplifies code compliance for elevator shafts in high-rise buildings and enhances safety and smoke containment. It has introduced SafeFrame®, which exceeds elevator hoistway requirements, is retrofit-friendly, and eliminates the need for elevator lobbies, maintaining safety and quick compliance for buildings.

Its products excel in multiple aspects, holding Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1784 certification for air leakage investigation and offering a unique UL environmental product declaration. It is the sole manufacturer meeting America National Standards Institute/ Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (ANSI/BHMA) A 156.32 standards, offering complete, ready-to-install integrated swinging door assemblies. These products provide various finish options, including panic devices, and cater to design-focused clients.

The firm’s longstanding commitment to quality, local sourcing, and innovation, coupled with its independence and private ownership, sets the company apart as a leader in integrated door systems.

Raising Awareness Through Education

Total Door has a diverse set of stakeholders, including architects, specifiers, design professionals, code officials, and hotel owners. Total Door serves many business sectors as well, from hospitality to health care to schools, office towers and high rises, and facilities such as airports and museums. It assists with a spectrum of inquiries, from code compliance and interpretation to design specifications and product ratings.

Total Door is passionate about educating clients and the marketplace. It actively engages in conferences, American Institute of Architects’ continuing education presentations, and customized sessions with fire marshals and code officials. It also offers concise one-sheet papers that streamline code understanding, promoting awareness and compliance for their systems.

“We promote early collaboration with end users and design professionals to craft doors that seamlessly integrate into openings while ensuring strict code compliance. Our steadfast support extends throughout the construction process,” says Candace Kitchen, customer service specialist at Total Door Systems.

It simplifies complex projects with a turnkey approach, handling manufacturing and installation through its distribution network for streamlined communication.

The firm’s excellence shines in an Oregon project where they clarified light kit requirements near elevator shafts, referencing ASME A 17.1 safety standards for code compliance.

In a New York project, they swiftly addressed urgent door needs by connecting the general contractor with a local representative, offering custom finishes, and guaranteeing on-time delivery.

Pushing the Limits of Excellence in Manufacturing

Total Door’s Michigan award-winning manufacturing facility boasts a state-of-the-art ultraviolet finishing line—a rarity in the region. These achievements have garnered national acclaim from prestigious organizations, placing Total Door among esteemed manufacturers, and reaffirming its commitment to excellence in Michigan.

As an industry leader, Total Door elevates safety, security, and efficiency across diverse building environments. It provides comprehensive support from design to installation, ensuring clients have access to assistance whenever and wherever required.