Looking to
invest in front doors, a front entry door with sidelites (sidelights), a
storm door or another type of exterior door? Here's some lingo to help you make
an informed decision:
- Inswing (I/S):
A door that opens inward.
- Outswing (O/S):
A door that opens outward.
- Left Hand:
An
I/S door with hinges on the left, or an O/S door with hinges on the right. Pro
Tip: (Hinge placement refers to the door when viewed from the outside looking
into the home).
- Right Hand:
An
I/S door with hinges on the right, or an O/S door with hinges on the left.
- Lite:
A pane of
glass in a door.
- Divided Lite:
Panes
of glass that are divided,or appear to be.
- Grille:
Plastic, wooden or metal details that give the appearance of divided lites.
- Caming:
Strips
for joining segmented glass.
- Brickmould:
Molding used around a door (or window) that fills the gap between where the
door and the wall of the house meet.
- Slab door:
A
rectangular slab of wood, composite or steel without hinges or other hardware.
- Prehung door:
A
complete, ready-to-install door that includes a door slab, hinges and outer
frame that fits into a prepared doorway.
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