COST & SPECIFICATIONS

Doors specifications

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 What is a Door?
➢ The door is a moving mechanism which is more like a barrier made of wood, stone,
metal, glass, paper, leaves, hides, or a combination of materials.
➢ A door understands the importance of having options when it comes to choosing
the right fit for the architecture of our home and interior and exterior decor from the
curb through the foyer.
➢ Trendy to timeless, understated to elaborate, the door provides a warm welcome.
There is a sharp contrast between interior and exterior door.
➢ A door has an aesthetic purpose in creating an impression of what lies beyond.

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 There are many considerations regarding door specifications
such as:
➢ Door types.
➢ Leaf dimensions.
➢ Relative disciplines.
➢ Fire rating.
➢ Installation.
 Alternatively, use the interactive diagram below to understand
the different components involved in specifying doors.
1. Door cores.
2. Architraves.
3. Door frames.
4. Inlay panels.
5. Hardware set.
6. Leaf covering.
7. Finish.

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 Door types according to the mechanism examples:

➢ Swinging Door
➢ Sliding Door
➢ Folding Door
➢ Revolving Door
➢ Roller door

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 Door hardware considerations:

➢ Which openings need to lock and which do not? Which need panic hardware to
meet egress requirements? Which need auto operators, hold-opens, or sound
gaskets?
➢ When evaluating, there are four aspects to primarily consider:
• hanging the door;
• securing the door;
• controlling the door;
• Protecting the door.
➢ This information helps build the hardware sets for each door, which determine
which articles get included in part two of the specification.

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 Door hardware items:

➢ Hinges
➢ Handles
➢ Locks
➢ Accessories

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 Door specification example:

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 Door specification example:

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 Door specification example:

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