Doors, Windows, and Glazing Flashcards
What is the name for door hardware that can work on any hand?
Non-Handed, or Reversible
What is this type of door? Where down is considered inside? Wall _/ _ Door
Left Hand Reverse
How do you determine if a door is left handed or right handed?
From the outside of the door, it is hinge side
What is the difference between a latch-set and a lockset?
a latchset only holds the door in place with no ability to lock
Where would you typically find a bored lock?
In light commercial and residential
What are interconnected locks?
A lockset with both a deadbolt and cylinder lock that when turned from the inside releases both locks
What are the accessibility requirements for doors and hardware?
Minimum Clear width greater than 32” Minimum 48” between two doors in an entrance
When would you use a steel window over an aluminum window?
They are for high security applications, and they offer a minimal profile compared to aluminum
What type of glass should be used in a skylight?
Laminated or wire glass
What are the 16 different types of glass?
Heat strengthen glass Float Glass Tempered Glass Laminated Glass Tinted glass or Heat Absorbing Glass Low Iron Glass Reflective Glass Insulating Glass Patterned Glass Wire Glass Spandrel Glass Low Emissivity Glass Electrochromic Glass Suspended Particle device glazing Fire Rated Glazing Energy Efficient Glass
What is Electrochromic glazing?
A glazing type that turns dark or white when an electric curt is applied, it however is never opaque so it can not be used as privacy glass
What is Suspended particle device glazing (SPD)?
A proprietary glazing system that has microscopic particles that absorb light. It can be completely opaque
What is Polymer Dispersed liquid crystal film
It is a similar to SPD, but can have varying degrees of transparency
WHat are the advantages of ceramic glass
Clear Ceramic glass can be fire rated up to 3 hours it however is not impact resistant
What are the four types of fire rated glazing?
Clear ceramic glass Tempered fire protective glass Is Two layers of tempered glass with a polymer gel between the two layer. Glass Block
