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Aluminium Doors& Windows

Doors

Broad classification as exterior or interior Wood, metal, plastic, glass, or a combination of

these materials are used to manufacture doors Considerations for selection of door include:

Fire resistance Cost Protection/Privacy Esthetics/Architectural Style

Terms Associated with Doors

Door Frames: Jamb –sides pieces Head – overhead piece Sill – on exterior doors (covered by threshold) Door Stop- strip against which door closes

Panel Doors: Stiles – vertical members Rails – horizontal members Muntins – may be vertical or horizontal; divide door

into panels Right-Hand or Left-Hand – used to describe swinging

doors- depends on which side is hinged

Metal Doors

Most hollow core metal doors are made of carbon steel

Most are filled with standard fireproof, rot proof, and sound-deadening material

Insulated doors are filled with glass fiber or plastic foam insulation [R-values range from 8-15]

Grades range from 1: standard; 2: heavy duty; 3: extra heavy duty [grades used depends on type of building and locations in building]

Door Operation

Swinging – hinged on one side or may have pivot hardware to allow for swinging in both directions

Sliding – overhead tracks with rollers (Pocket doors - slide into wall cavity)

Folding – hung on overhead tracks with rollers; may be bi- or multi- fold in nature

Weather Stripping

Applied to door frames to prevent air leakage

Common types include: Foam rubber Felt Rolled vinyl Spring metal (V-strip) Interlocking metal

Door Hardware -- Locks

May be either standard, handicapped access, automatic, or security type.

Lock types: Key-in-knob Key-in-lever Mortise Interconnected Auxiliary (dead bolts) Security (electromagnetic) Padlock

Door Hardware --Hinges

There are many types of hinges available but common ones include: butt, piano (invisible), offset, spring, pivot, and decorative.

Materials from which hinges are made include: coated steel, polished plated steel, chromium-plated metals, brass, bronze, and aluminum.

Placement and number required varies according to door material and size: All door >7’ in height should be hung with at least 3

hinges. doors < 7’ in height need only 2 hinges

SPECIAL DOORS

Revolving – prevent passage of cold and warm air and noise while always being open/closed

Typical materials include stainless steel, aluminum, and copper alloys.

Most doors are 6 - 8 feet in diameter, but may be larger for special applications (Nursing homes)

Windows

Related terms include: rail, stile, sill, sash, panes or lights (glass), muntin (divides the lights), mullion

Common materials include: aluminum, steel (including stainless), wood, or clad materials [Styrofoam core with wood cladding]

Wide range of sizes from 2’ to 10’ – not including custom orders

Window Types

Fixed Single or Double Hung Sliding Casement Pivoted

Window Hardware - Locks

Some basic types of locking devices for windows include: Friction type – includes a pin which screws into a

receptacle Pin type – a keyed device; bolt slips into a hole

drilled into the upper frame Wedge type – spreads upper and lower sash apart Stop type – uses a knob or other protrusion to

prevent window from opening very far Key operated cam latch – may be a fire hazard;

works similar to a pin type