Doors, Door Frames & Locks

Question 1

Doors

Answer 1

A door is a supported opening that can be hung, pivoted or moved on tracks

Question 2

Hinged, single swing, side hung

Answer 2

Frequently used for openings between rooms

Side Hung Single & Double Leaf, Side Hung Double Swing Single & Double L

Question 3

Hinged, pivoted swing

Answer 3

Frequently used between corridoors to accomodate two way traffic

Question 4

Sliding, sliding folding hung on overhead tracks

Answer 4

Converts single into double rooms
Allows for movement of high traffic

Centre Folding with two Leaves, Edge Folding with four Leaves

Single Leaf, Double Leaf, Four Leaf Straight Sliding doors

Question 5

Functional Requirements of Doors

Answer 5

1. Safe Means of Opening and closing
2. Security
3. Privacy
4. Strength, Durability, Stability
5. Resistance to passage of Heat and Sound
6. Weather resistant
7. Fire Safety
8. Air tight
9. Asethetically pleasing

Question 6

Different Door Materials

Answer 6

1. Alluminium
2. Steel
3. Timber
4. Glass
5. Fibre Glass
6. Plastic/uPVC

Question 7

Timber Doors

Answer 7

1. Panelled
2. Glazed
3. Flush
4. Match-boarded
5. Fire doors

Question 8

Door Cores

Answer 8

• Hollow
• Skeletal
• Solid
• Semi-solid

Question 9

Door Modifications

Answer 9

• Fame (on Ledge)
• Bracing
• Panels
• Plywood/Hardboard
• Wood Face Veneer
• Pressed Steel

Question 10

Door WaterProofing

Answer 10

• DPC and Mastic Seal
• uPVC Cavity Closer and Nylon Ties