203aA-aC: Windows and Doors Flashcards
1) weather protection
2) ventilation
3) emergency exit
4) maintenance-free
Window design expectations
Vinyl, aluminum, wood, aluminum/vinyl-clad wood
Window types
Sliding window wider than it is tall
Slider
Window opens from bottom “up and out”, sheds rain
Awning
Window opens out like a door
Casement
Opposite of awning window
Hopper
Both sections of window slide up and down
Double hung
Window doesn’t open at all
Fixed
3+ windows in an octagon shape
Bay
Multiple windows along a curve
Bow
Window in a ceiling
Skylight
Argon; high insulation value
Gas sealed between glazing of window (layers) for increased r value
.35m^2 and one dimension AT LEAST 380mm (15”)
Bedroom window requirements
760mm (30”) window clearance
Window swinging into window well; must have at least that much space to “stand in”
Brick mould and pvc/metal flange
2 types of surfaces to connect window to house
Rosette
Plinth
Rainbow
Architrave
Casing and trim accents
Trim for bottom of window; like a ledge
Stool and apron
Steel clad insulated doors are used for….
Most often for exteriors
Can I make my door black if it’s south facing in Alberta?
Not ideal. Hot sun could warp the door because the dark color traps more heat
Solid core
Hollow core
Panelled
3 main types of interior doors
Door type that has a Particle board “core”
Solid core doors
Type of door with a Cardboard “core”
Hollow core doors
Solid wood stiles (vertical) and rails (horizontal) filled in gaps by solid wood or plywood panels
Panel doors
Fibreglass and foam door with wood frame
Composite door
LARGE doors that are either:
One piece (levers up)
Sectional (slides up in pieces)
2 main types of overhead door; usually for garages
Door with a flat finish
Flush door
Panel door moulded to have decorative “carving”
Moulded panel door
Wood door with raised wooden decorative accents
Raised panel door
Double swinging doors with glass
French doors
Bars in a French door to separate glass
Muntins
French door glass + raised decorative accents
Sash door
Door cut in half
Dutch door
Doors with ventilation
Louvred doors
Swing
Bifold
Accordion
Sliding
Most typical interior doors
Extra door on top of entrance door for ventilation
Screen/storm door
Rabbeted (exterior)
Flat (interior)
Half (bifold)
Jamb styles based on door requirements
Sloped weather seal at bottom of door
Threshold
Moulding mounted to door edge for second door to swing and stop on when closed
Astragals
Windows beside a door (in frame)
Sidelight
Windows above a door (in frame)
Transom
Strip to create a seal between door and jamb once closed
Weather stripping
Width then height?
Yes
910mm wide door is required for wheelchairs?
Barrier free access requirement
Can my basement door swing into the basement above the stairs?
No. Need a landing so you can’t fall down when opening the door
Is my door fire rate without a sticker?
Nope
Hinge pin (pin)
Knuckles (holes for pin)
Cap (close off the pin)
Leaf (attach to door and jamb)
Parts of door hinge
My door is pretty heavy, is there a “smooth operating” hinge I can use?
Ball bearing
My metal door looks like the rest, is there a standard hinge I can buy?
Template hinge
I don’t like burglars; binge?
Non-removable pin
My door needs to close on its own
Self closing hinge
Hinge keeps scraping up the edge of my bifold?….
Use a non/mortise hinge so it nests inside itself when closed
Need a hinge for my gate
Strap or t-hinge
Knob
Cylinder
Latch bolt
Striker plate
Components of a door latch set
Distance from Center of door knob to latch bolt plate
Backset
Have a pocket door and need to be able to pull it closed
Pocket door latch set
Door latch is fucking up my jamb…
Install a striker plate
My door doesn’t need to be locked; for a basement
Passage latch set
My bedroom needs to be locked but I don’t need a key
Privacy latch set; locking button or push and twist handle
I need to be able to lock my garage to house door
Keyed latch set
Handle vs knob
Barrier free access hardware; difficult to grip and turn a knob
Can I use a regular knob on my pocket door?
No. Need an edge pull that sits flush so the door can slide into the wall
Bolt mortised into door to hold it closed
Flush bolt
Used on double doors to hold ONE door closed
Chain/foot bolts
Bumpy thing on my wall that my door bounces off
Door stop
Kicking my door open scrapes
Kickplate
Greasy hands fucking my door finish
Push or pull plate
Emergency exit during a stampede
Panic door hardware
Gas pressure cylinder or self closing hinge
Door closed to make sure a door closes after someone goes through
Separate lock from my door knob; not spring loaded like a handle
Dead bolt
Can see through door
Peephole
Open the door a little bit
Safety chain and latch
Strengthen the door if attempted break in
Doorplate
How do we decide which way a door swings?
1) walk INTO space door is for
2) push = normal
3) pull = reverse
4) swings to right or left of your body
Verify plan size and exterior door size is the same, and RO fits door size
Prep for door installation
Frame —> frame
FINISHED floor —> finished frame
Overhead door width and height
Do we need caulking on exterior door flanges and underneath along the sill?
Yes
Do we adjust hinge side or strike side of doors first AGTER leveling the bottom?
Level the bottom then do hinge first
Why is there a gap between my door/window and RO?
Spray foam insulation
Are interior doors RO’s the same as the door size?
No. Add 2” to width and 2” to height
If I need to reverse my flat interior door, can I?
Yes, as long as the hinges and hinge gains are equal distances from the top and bottom of the door, you can flip it
I can’t fit my flooring under my door jamb, what went wrong?
Shin up jamb while installing to maintain space for flooring after
Step one: plumb STRIKE side of jamb or door?
No. Always hinge forst
Can I use nails in my door hinges?
No. Screws offer more adjustability
Does the hinge and strike sides of my door BOTH touch the door stop of my jamb?
No. Strike side touches but hinge side needs 1-2mm gap
Can I make my door jamb to be tight with my door?
No. Needs 3mm clearance on each side for movement
My door is catching on the floor constantly….
Leave 25mm at bottom of door jamb for clearance from flooring
Are hinges on my door and jamb at the same height?
No. Jamb hinges are 3mm lower to give clearance at top of door once installed
Chisel or router template
2 ways to cut hinge gain into door AND/OR strike plate gain into door
Do bifold doors need a full jamb?
No. Jamb that’s have as wide as the wall is thick. The door closes and the edge is hidden behind the jamb
Do we need to add drywall thickness to a bifold door RO?
Yes. The door closes and must sit in the opening that has drywall on the end of the wall
What are those weird clips at the bottom of my bifold door with a little peg in them that attaches to the door?
Bottom pivot block; guides the door in the opening when the joint pivots
What are those stupid clips on a bifold i keep hitting my shins on?
Alignment clips at the bottom of the door to keep the panels aligned with each other when closed
Stupid plastic clip that fell out of our bifold door track
Slide guide
My bifold door leans into the opening at an angle….
Top track and bottom bracket probably aren’t aligned relative to the half jamb
How can I level my pocket door with small adjustments?
Adjust the roller hardware at the top of the door
My door is a bit concave….
Hang it so the concave side is toward the stops. When you push the door closed it will straighten
If I can’t move my walls to align both sides of my opening, can I move my left and right jambs?
Yes you can offset them a bit so they are both aligned. Minor movements won’t be noticeable
Shimming behind a jamb hinge…
Can help align a door after material shrinks or the opening moves a bit when the house settles
Can I close a gap at the top of my door and jamb?
Yes, shim at the end of the Jong leaves, not near the pins
When you case a door, can the trim be flush with the opening?
No, leave a reveal along the jamb length
I need to adjust the miter angle on my casing….
Block plane it for small adjustments
My miter keeps falling apart when I go to install…
Use some super glue to hold the joint while installing
