DOORSChapter 16
Objectives• Distinguish among various types of doors by their
appearance and method of operation.
• Describe the construction of a door
• List possible treatments for interior and exterior doors.
Doors• Necessary for connecting
one area to another• Protection & Privacy
• Contribute to the atmosphere of a room and give balance & design to the exterior of a structure.
Door Types
Based on architectural style, building codes, costs, personal taste
• Flush• Stile-and-rail• Swinging• Sliding• Folding• Garage doors
Flush Doors
• Flush- Hollow Core • Flush- Solid Core• Solid-core flush doors (especially foam-
core ones) are commonly used as exterior doors because they provide more insulation and strength.
Stile-and-Rail Doors
• Strong heavy frame around perimeter
Swinging Doors
• Placed on hinges so it swings out from the wall
• Most secure
Dutch door
Why was the
Dutch door
created?
Sliding Doors
• Set on a track and are opened and closed by gliding
Folding Doors
• Fold back into a stack when open• Bi-fold• Multifold• Accordion
Garage Doors
• Overhead sectional
• One-piece overhead• Wood• Metal • Fiberglass
Door Symbols
• Standard door symbols are used on construction drawings to communicate the type and locations of doors in a structure.
• See 16-44 on p.310• Reference Packet
Door Treatments
• Accent painting• Molding• Decorative hardware• Carvings• Stained glass inserts
Doors Activities
• Complete Door Symbols Activity 16-6
• Complete Door Applications Activity 16-7