Door and Windows

Doors and Windows

Door:

             For movement and access between the different rooms of a building and with the outside doors are provided . A door  consists of  a frame  to which  either one or two leaves are hung of metal hinges.

   

             If one shutter is used  the door is named as single leaf door, and if two leaves are fitted , it is called Double leafed. Each type  has its merits. Single-leafed doors, if provided  close to corners of rooms occupy less space on opening . Double leafed door  are easy to  operate and can be made from small scantlings. 

Sizes of doors

There is no specific rule to determined the sizes of door . some standards size of doors accordingly  to different types spaces are given below

1. Living room          1200x2100mm.
2. Drawing room       1200x2100mm.
3. Dining room          1200x2100mm.
4. Lounge                   1200x2100mm.
5. Bedroom                1200x2100mm.
6. kitchen                    900x2100mm.
7. Bath or W.C            900x2100 or 800x2100mm.

Classification of doors

Classification of door  depend upon the arrangement a nd pattern of placing of different members forming  the door shutter ; accordingly  these  are classified into following types.

1. Ledged and battened door.
2. Ledged , battened and braced door.
3. Framed, ledged, battened and braced door.
4. Framed and panel door.
5. panelled and glazed door.
6. Fully glazed and sash door.
7. Loured or Ventian door.
8. Flush door.
9. Wire gauged door.
10. Collapsible door.
11. Rolling steel shutters.
12. Half door with double action hinge.
13. Special doors.