Learn Door Terms
In the door world every part of the door is important, especially when it comes to front doors. Each part of a front door acts as a barrier to keep out bad elements and keep your door energy efficient. In today’s article we’re talking about door parts. So keep reading to learn some fascinating parts about doors! learn door terms
Bottom Sweeps
Door Bottom Sweeps are used to seal the gap at the bottom of your door to prevent infiltration of sound, light, drafts, insects, moisture, smoke or fire. The better the bottom sweep the higher r-value the door will have. The higher the r- value the more energy efficient the door is. learn door term
Embossing
Embossing is the part of the door which is carved, molded or stamped inside the door itself to add a unique design. Conservation Construction front doors come with hundreds of embossing options to choose from. Generally, embossing is the process most often employed to attract attention or convey a high quality textural contrast in relation to the surrounding area of the door. Choose an embossing for your door that fits your style the best.
Hardware
The function of your door hardware refers to what mechanisms are used and how they operate in your hardware. Door hardware is where the lock engages and handles twist to operate the door. You can get traditional key lock systems or new push button locks which open by keypad. Door hinges are also part of the hardware which are made of two metal plates that are attached together with a removable pin. We have multiple finish options for our front door locks to satisfy anyone’s personal preference. learn door term
Seal
The seal of the door refers to various types of gaskets used on door or door frames to prevent in-leakage of outside air by creating airtight connections between door and frame. Our doors are 43% thicker than other front doors and we use double seal technology to ensure ultimate protection from outside elements.
Core
Solid core doors are filled as opposed to old doors which used to be hollow. We engineered a channel in the side rails and header of the door to allow for a larger energy efficient polyurethane core. This is just one of the multiple reasons new doors are so much more energy efficient than old wood doors.
Finish
Finish refers to the paint on a door. New doors, like the ones we sell at Conservation Construction, come in a multitude of colors. Our doors come with a durafuse finish; this finishing system yields unprecedented finish durability. Normal everyday wear and tear is a thing of the past. Your door should look just as good in 10 years as the day we installed it. It’ll be just as energy efficient too!
Final thoughts
We hope you’ve learned a lot about the different parts of an entry door. If you are in need of a new front door we would be happy to help you. Get your free quote by clicking here. Comment below with what you learned from the article. Thanks for reading and we will see you next time.