FAQ
Frequently asked Questions:
What is a Panel Door?
The most basic panel door has 5 components: the panel and four other pieces that make up the frame. The vertical components are called “stiles” while the horizontal ones are called “rails”. The basic frame and panel door consists of a top rail, a bottom rail, two stiles and the panel. Door with more panels have additional pieces known as mid-rails and mid-stiles (also known as muntins).
The most basic panel door has 5 components: the panel and four other pieces that make up the frame. The vertical components are called “stiles” while the horizontal ones are called “rails”. The basic frame and panel door consists of a top rail, a bottom rail, two stiles and the panel. Door with more panels have additional pieces known as mid-rails and mid-stiles (also known as muntins).
What is a flush door?
A door that is flat on the front and back with no distinguishing features.
A door that is flat on the front and back with no distinguishing features.
What is MDF?
Medium Density Fiberboard is a composite wood product. It’s made out of wood waste fibers glued together with resin, heat, and pressure. MDF is appropriate for many applications, from cabinetry to moulding, because it is smooth, uniform, and won’t warp.
Medium Density Fiberboard is a composite wood product. It’s made out of wood waste fibers glued together with resin, heat, and pressure. MDF is appropriate for many applications, from cabinetry to moulding, because it is smooth, uniform, and won’t warp.
What is a jamb?
A jamb is the frame the door is mounted to by hinges.
A jamb is the frame the door is mounted to by hinges.
What is a rough opening?
Rough opening refers to the distance, in inches, of the opening where the jambs are attached to the framing of the wall. Typically, the rough opening for an interior door should exceed the door width by two inches and the height by 2”.
Rough opening refers to the distance, in inches, of the opening where the jambs are attached to the framing of the wall. Typically, the rough opening for an interior door should exceed the door width by two inches and the height by 2”.
I see the door sizes labeled as 2/6, 3/0, etc. What does this mean?
In construction terms these measurements refer to feet and inches. The number to the left of the diagonal line refers to feet and the other to inches. When you see 2/6, it means the door is 2 feet 6 inches wide for a total of 30 inches. When you see 3/0 it is three feet and no inches or 36 inches wide.
In construction terms these measurements refer to feet and inches. The number to the left of the diagonal line refers to feet and the other to inches. When you see 2/6, it means the door is 2 feet 6 inches wide for a total of 30 inches. When you see 3/0 it is three feet and no inches or 36 inches wide.
What is SG glass?
SG glass is single glazed glass, a glass insert consisting of a single pane of glass and has no insulating benefits.
SG glass is single glazed glass, a glass insert consisting of a single pane of glass and has no insulating benefits.
What is IG glass?
Insulated glass consists of two panes of glass separated by a space. The perimeter of the glass is sealed, allowing no movement of outside air into the space. The space itself can be filled with dehydrated air, or with a special gas. The type of glass, the type of spacer, and the type of gas used in the space contribute to the overall insulating efficiency of the glass, and also the total cost.
Insulated glass consists of two panes of glass separated by a space. The perimeter of the glass is sealed, allowing no movement of outside air into the space. The space itself can be filled with dehydrated air, or with a special gas. The type of glass, the type of spacer, and the type of gas used in the space contribute to the overall insulating efficiency of the glass, and also the total cost.
What is Low E glass?
Low E glass is insulated glass that has a metallic oxide applied to one or more surfaces. The coating reflects radiant infrared energy tending to keep radiant heat on the same side of the glass from which it originated, while letting visible light pass. This often results in more efficient windows because radiant heat originating from indoors in winter is reflected back inside, while infrared heat radiation from the sun during summer is reflected away, keeping it cooler inside.
Low E glass is insulated glass that has a metallic oxide applied to one or more surfaces. The coating reflects radiant infrared energy tending to keep radiant heat on the same side of the glass from which it originated, while letting visible light pass. This often results in more efficient windows because radiant heat originating from indoors in winter is reflected back inside, while infrared heat radiation from the sun during summer is reflected away, keeping it cooler inside.
What is the proper overhang for an exterior wood entry door?
A good rule of thumb is an overhang that extends at least ½ the height of the door and a minimum of 3’ on either side of the door. If you have an 8’ high door, the overhang should extend a minimum 4’ from the wall where the door is mounted and the overhang should extend 3’ past either side of the door width.
A good rule of thumb is an overhang that extends at least ½ the height of the door and a minimum of 3’ on either side of the door. If you have an 8’ high door, the overhang should extend a minimum 4’ from the wall where the door is mounted and the overhang should extend 3’ past either side of the door width.
What is the difference between a mortise lock and a tubular lock?
A mortise lock has a lock body that slides into a pocket cut out of the door. The latch and bolt are integrated into the rectangular lock body, and they are actuated by spindles that slide into or through the body.
A mortise lock has a lock body that slides into a pocket cut out of the door. The latch and bolt are integrated into the rectangular lock body, and they are actuated by spindles that slide into or through the body.
In a tubular lock a latch inside a shaft connects to a lock body which is attached to the knob or lever. Instead of a pocket cut out in the door, a 2-1/8 inch hole is drilled. The backset of the hole (the distance from the edge of the door) can be 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch, and many newer latches are adjustable.
What are the different grades of locks?
There are three grades of locks, Grade 1 is for commercial applications and offers the best security. A grade 1 key in knob must hold up to 300 lbs and a lever must hold up to 450 lbs. Grade 1 locks must be able to complete 800,000 cycles.
There are three grades of locks, Grade 1 is for commercial applications and offers the best security. A grade 1 key in knob must hold up to 300 lbs and a lever must hold up to 450 lbs. Grade 1 locks must be able to complete 800,000 cycles.
Grade 2 key in knob must hold up to 150 lbs and a lever up to 225 lbs. Grade 2 locks must complete 400,000 cycles.
Grade 3 key in knob must hold up 120 lbs and a lever must hold 180 lbs. Grade 3 locks must complete 200,000 cycles.
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