Fitting a Door (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Main components of a door frame
Main components of a door frame
Two vertical jambs and one horizontal head
Joint type used in door frame construction
Joint type used in door frame construction
Rebated butt joint
Tool to check frame corners are at 90 degrees
Tool to check frame corners are at 90 degrees
Large steel square
How to verify door frame is square
How to verify door frame is square
Measure both diagonals - they must be equal
Purpose of diagonal brace piece on frame
Purpose of diagonal brace piece on frame
Prevents shifting during handling and installation
Purpose of cross piece on frame jambs
Purpose of cross piece on frame jambs
Maintains correct door opening width during installation
Required gap around door perimeter
Required gap around door perimeter
2-3mm
Why gap is left between door and frame
Why gap is left between door and frame
Allows for timber expansion/contraction due to moisture
What are architraves
What are architraves
Decorative trim that covers joint between frame and wall
How frame attaches to building structure
How frame attaches to building structure
Screws fasten jambs to masonry or timber walls