I2 - Doors Flashcards
(34 cards)
What are the rails on a panel door?
solid wood horizontal frame members
To improve security, what should be installed on an exterior door that swings outward?
non-removable pin (NRP) hinges
Which latch sets are used extensively for residential doors?
cylinder latch sets
To install a cylinder latch set, what size holes must be drilled in the door?
1” (25mm) in the edge and 2 1/8 “(54mm) in the face
If three hinges are used on a door, where is the center hinge commonly located?
centred between the top and bottom hinge
While installing a door directly on finished hardwood flooring, you discover that the top of a door has a larger gap at the head jamb on the latch side then on the hinge side. If the door jamb is plumb, what must be done to remedy the problem?
the latch side jamb must to be cut shorter and dropped
What is the result of placing shims in the location shown on the diagram below?
increase the clearance at the hinge side of the door
Why is there a clearance beneath interior doors?
To provide adequate air movement between rooms when the door is closed
What are the stiles on a panel door?
solid wood vertical frame members
According to the BCBC, to attach a hinge leaf to a wood door, what is the minimum length of screw that can be used?
25mm
What type of door is used as…
an exterior door
for sound reduction
for fire rating
in heavy use areas
or for increased security
Solid core
Which of the following is true in regards to door jambs used in rain screened wall applications?
need to be wider than conventional door jambs
What is the name of a door that is split in two horizontally and may have lites with muntins in the upper half?
Dutch door, Dutch French door
Which swing direction shown above is a Left Hand Reverse?
B
Which swing direction shown above is a Right Hand?
C
What is the purpose of a door closer?
So the door will close after each opening
Where is an “astragal” used?
between two doors in the same opening
What is the name of a door that has small glass panes fitted between side stiles and top and bottom rails?
French
Which type of door would be MOST suitable for a bathroom where floor area does not permit the use of a standard hinged door?
What is necessary for a door to be considered fire rated?
a fire rating label
What is the minimum width of a second bathroom door if the first one is 760mm in a single family dwelling?
610 mm
Why is door casing installed with a reveal?
so the casing does not need to be notched around hinges
What is the recommended clearance between the edge of a door and the jamb?
3/32”, 3/16”
How should an interior door with a slight bowing in the length be installed?
so that the door contacts the top and bottom of the jamb first
