Doors Frames Trim A Flashcards
(29 cards)
How could painting the exterior side of a steel insulated door a dark colour cause problems?
Will generate heat in direct sun and cause warping
What are the three common types of wood doors?
Solid core
Hollow core
Panelled
What type of door is used to deaden sound?
Solid core
Most popular door for interiors?
Hollow core
Why are hollow core doors a bad choice for exteriors?
Poor security and insulation
Used to separate two rooms but still allows light to pass though
French doors
Obscures view but allow passage of air
Louvred doors
Only projects half of the width into room
BiFold
Popular for patio access
Sliding glass
Popular for closets
Mirrored
What are screen or storm doors usually attached to?
The brick mould
Two things to consider with exterior doors?
Wood species and finish
When is a rabbeted jamb used in interiors?
Heavy jamb style or added security
Use of half jamb around closets and pocket doors
Hide track and match interior door style
Purpose of member across bottom of door/threshold
Weathertight seal
Purpose of weather stripping
Seal drafts and moisture
How are doors designated
Feet and inches wxh
Why should you know the hand of the door
Some prehung and hardware are not reversible
What can’t you do to a fire rated door
Paint over label
Difference between template and standard hinges
Template screw pattern machined to match preset metal doors and jambs
How are nonremovable pin hinges secured when door is closed
Set screw/rod
Hinges that provide automatic closing, used between living and garage spaces
Self closing
Three backset lengths latch bolts are made to fit
2 3/8” 2 3/4” 5”
Three styles of latch sets on passage doors
Passage
Privacy
Keyed
