Knowing what each part of a door is called and where it’s located makes your project easier, whether you’re measuring a door for replacement, ordering a new part, or just trying to communicate effectively with your contractor or builder.
Door hardware is more than just the handle and lock. There are a lot of different components that work together to secure your door and allow it to open, including the following:
Handing is the direction your door opens — left or right. It’s determined by the location of the hinges as viewed from the exterior. You can decide on the handing when you order your door. When making this decision, consider the flow of your space. This will help you avoid unnecessary obstruction. For example, if there’s a wall adjacent to your door, maybe you want the door to rest against that wall when open to avoid blocking the path to the door on both sides.
Handing is the direction your door opens. When you order one of our front doors, you can decide whether it opens from the left or right. To make this decision, consider the flow of your space.
The glazing (or glass) in a door can affect performance and aesthetics. Here are the features you should know about.
The frame, or the part of your door that the panel fits into, has both decorative and functional features that you should understand, including the following:
