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A multipoint lock latches into the doorframe at several points to provide added security. Commonly, a multipoint lock has strikes on the top, middle, and bottom of a door leaf, with the top strike either latching to the side jamb, a passive door panel, or the top jamb, and the bottom strike latching to the side…

Doors used to be “hung” in a jamb built by a carpenter on site. Today however, most doors come from the millworks already hung in a jamb (aka “prehung”). The manufacturer will assemble the door jambs, slab(s), and threshold into one unit that can be easily installed. Often, brickmould (an exterior trim) is also installed…

Fire rated doors are constructed to withstand fire for a certain amount of time. Usually rated at 20, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes, they must carry a label from a certified testing and inspection agency to qualify as a fire door.

No problem! Wood door manufacturers like Simpson, Rogue Valley, and Andersen Architectural have custom shops that can produce almost any door you can imagine.  Our staff is happy to help you design the door of your dreams. We’ll then send the plans to the manufacturer, who will make prints for your approval before final production.

The handing of a door refers to the way it swings in its jamb.  Exterior doors that swing into a house are called inswing doors, while those that swing out are known as outswing. For both inswing and outswing doors, the hinges can be installed on either the right or the left. Believe it or…

We recommend that you follow the care and maintenance recommendations of your manufacturer: Anderson doors Anderson storm doors Codel doors Ceco hollow metal doors Kawneer commercial aluminum doors Larson storm doors Lynden doors Marvin doors Milgard doors Ply-Gem doors Rogue Valley doors Simpson doors Thermatru doors

Regardless of whether your door is steel, fiberglass, or clad, the components are the same. Rails – horizontal members of doors Stiles – vertical members of doors (individual stiles and rails can have unique names specific to their location and function) Panels – broad inset pieces between stiles and rails. Depending on the tooling used…