Ledge Construction Door A Ledge Door consists of multiple vertical planks fixed together by two horizontal planks (the ledges) for reinforcement. The vertical boards are tongue and grooved to stop draughts and the edges chamfered to relieve the plain appearance....
Plain Flush Door Flush doors are simple interior and exterior doors that feature plain smooth facings on both sides and are constructed with a solid or honeycombed core, surfaced with plywood or other laminate on each side and concealed structural parts. WIKIPEDIA...
Open Stringer An Open String is a string with the upper edge cut away to the shape of the treads and risers so that their profile can be seen from the side. WIKIPEDIA ENTRY FOR STAIRWAY
Stair Going The individual Going or Run of a step is measured from face of riser to face of riser or from edge of nosing to edge of nosing in plan view. A person using the stairs would move this distance forward with each step they take. The total Run or total Going...
Door and Window Furniture Door/window furniture or hardware refers to any of the items that are attached to a door or window to enhance its functionality or appearance i.e. all fittings except the hinges including knobs, levers, handles, roses, plates or escutcheons...
Termite Capping
Ant caps are a form of physical barrier to termites and are inserted between the lower floor framing timber and the supporting stumps, piers or masonry bases.
They are usually made from galvanised sheet metal and are designed to forc…
Luan doors are mounted from a track at the head of the opening. The opening houses two doors that slide, one behind the other. Luan doors are commonly used as closet doors and they take up no additional space in the room when opened. However, their design prohibits...
Bi-Folds Bi-Fold Doors/Windows are two doors or windows hinged together that fold into one another. They are mounted on a track that hangs from the top of the opening. An opening can hold one single bi-fold door/window or two doors/windows that meet in the...
Blind Window or Door A Blind/Blank Window/Door is an imitation of a door or window, without an opening for passage or light. It has no visible trim or operable components and is designed to blend with the adjacent wall in all finishes so that it is visually part of...
Braced Door A Brace Door is a door with multiple vertical planks backed with horizontal or diagonal bracing to provide additional reinforcement. WIKIPEDIA ENTRY FOR DOOR.
