A door whether a front door or interior door of a home is a complicated component to the home as you ll see in our various parts of a door diagrams below which includes illustrations of a door door frame hinge and knob.
Door parts names diagram.
Let s take a look at all the different parts of a door and how they all come together.
No matter the architectural style of your home there is a patio door that is right for you.
While we don t include locks you can read all about the different types of door locks here.
Parts of a traditional lock cylinder lock body the cylinder or lock body is the part of the door lock where you insert the key.
L imits the door s opening swing it is part of the frame and the door rests on it when closed.
The door frame is the entire framework supporting the door including the sill jamb and head.
Door unit a door with a jamb hinges and is bored for door hardware.
Exterior door units also include casing brick molding astragal and weather strips and is pre hung.
The door jamb is one of the most visible door pieces so much so that people sometimes confuse it with the frame itself.
When it s locked the cylinder engages a series of spring loaded pins which keep the cylinder.
Only the door no jamb hinges threshold or door hardware.
When you re more familiar with door part names it s easier to talk to contractors and dealers and choose the right door for your project.
The intuitive design of multi slide patio doors also includes flush handles recessed into the sides of each panel for easy operation.
Diagram showing the parts of a door lock including the knob rose cylinder latch assembly bolt and strike plate.
Parts of a door and door frame.