Doors Frames Trim B Flashcards
What happens to a pocket door when the wall finish screws were too long?
Damage pocket door
Advantages of using open stock door and jamb materials
Reduced cost & ability to mix and match door and jamb styles
Why is centring screws in hinges important?
Can push hinge out of place and misalign
What should be done to allow hardwood floors to be installed under a doorjamb?
Use piece of flooring as a spacer
Why are doorstops cut 6mm short?
Easy cleaning
What should you check before drilling into a side of a door for the latchset?
If it is stamped for a specific side
What size hole should be drilled for a standard latch bolt and cylinder?
Latch first, 1” 25mm
Cylinder second, 2 1/8” 54mm
Why are hinges installed 3mm lower on the jamb?
Clearance at top of door
Why use half jamb around a bifold door?
Match appearance of swing door
What hardware is used to align bottom panels of a bifold door?
Aligning clips
Why would you use screws to attach the top jamb of a pocket door?
Easier to adjust and remove
Why would you install a bowed door concave side in?
Pushes door straight when latched, will straighten door over time
How do you compensate for the bottom of the opening being misaligned?
Offset jambs in opposite directions
How do you adjust a door laterally?
Shim behind hinges
Why is casing installed with a reveal?
Avoid notching for strike plate and hinges
