Locks And Entry Door Terminology

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Locks and entry door terminology.

Metal stripping which is soldered at the joints used between cut glass pieces to assemble the pieces into a decorative glass panel. The letters ox or xo identify the operation of window or door units as viewed from the exterior. Other door hardware terms. A cylinder rose or ring in cylinder locks or latches.

It is a shaped metal disc which surrounds the outer face of the cylinder 2. Brick molding a molding used on an exterior door typically applied to prehung units put on the outside of the frame as a stop or to hide brick siding stucco or concrete. Most key operated locks provide limited access through the use of. When you re looking for an entry door you want one that s durable strong and.

Bottom rail the bottom portion of the door. In door furniture it is the small plate to which the lever handle or knob is affixed and which is screwed to the door surface. The door prep image seen to the left applies to any standard tubular lock or latch set including interior door knobs door levers deadbolts entry door handle set and door handle plates. Just as the name suggests this lock is a hybrid of entry and storeroom locks.

The letter o stands for stationary while the letter x stands for operating. This is because each door style has its own unique parts. We ll go over every door style below. Pin tumbler mechanism.

Your front and side doors are called entry doors. The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center line of the prepared cross bore hole drilled to install most locks. When secured the latchbolt is operated by key on the outside or by engaging the lever on the inside. Guard against intrusions and keep your home and guard against intrusions and keep your home and family protected with the brandywine entry knob and single cylinder deadbolt combo pack from defiant.

Get free shipping on qualified exterior door locks or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department. You can see the bore hole that is 2 1 8 in diameter. A french door with panels that swing to the outside. Before you can understand door terminology and parts you need to know the different styles of doors.

The horizontal distance measured from the edge of the door to the center point of the bore hole. One two three or four panel units available as stationary or operating. A spring operated bolt with a beveled face to permit a latching action when the door closes. From the exterior door hinges located on the left side.