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Getting Into Entry Doors: Glossary, Overview
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Newer Options: Fiberglass, Composites
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Installation: Framing, Installation, Storing & Finishing
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More Installation: Hinges, Templates, Flashing
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Hardware: Choosing, How-To-Guides
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Garage Doors: Terminology, Trends, Technical Data
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Garage Doors: Noise, Safety & Maintenance
1. Getting Into Entry Doors – Glossary, Overview
Glossary
So you think astragal is a spacey type of hair cream? The glossary from the Window & Door Manufacturers Association
has good brief descriptions of all the terms you’re likely to run into.
Overview Of Exterior Doors
Housing Zone offers up gives a brief overview of common door types, some installation tips, and a cost comparison (US
dollars) between wood and metal.
2. Newer Options: Fiberglass, Composites
Fiberglass
This article from eBuild explains the qualities of fibreglass doors and gives links to some major product manufacturers.
Composites: Wood Stand-ins
Another piece from eBuild has info on some approaches different companies are taking to add non-wood materials to their door products.
3.
Installation: Framing, Installation, Storing & Finishing
Tips
For Framing & Hanging Doors
The Ace Hardware site provides some good basic tips and step-by-step
instructions (with pictures) for framing and hanging doors.
Book
On Selection & Installation
For you pros out there, Taunton Press (Fine Homebuilding) has
a book that covers door selection, hardware, installation, hanging
and weatherstripping.
Storage,
Handling & Finishing
This article from Housing Zone provides info on storing, handling
and finishing of wood doors.
4.
More Installation: Hinges, Hinge Templates, Flashing
Selecting
& Installing Hinges
Here are some tips and instructions, with good pictures, from
Do It Yourself. They cover selection, right and left hand hinges,
and installation.
Door
Hangers Toolbox
Tools Of The Trade article by a door-hanging expert lays out
the best tools for production, speed, and custom door-hanging.
Flashing
Installation
This construction detail from CMHC shows how head flashing is
installed over a door on a stucco wall. There is also a link
to the Flashing Best Practice Guide if you want to order a complete
manual on flashing details.
5. Hardware:
Choosing, How-To-Guides
Choosing
Hardware
JLC offers a good article (with pictures) on choosing entry
door hardware. It covers key things to look for, different options
available, and links to some major manufacturers.
Various
How-To-Guides
Realtor Web site has some good, brief How-To-Guides with drawings
that are easy to understand. There are guides for all types
of doors, hardware and components.
6. Garage Doors: Terminology, Trends, Technical Data
Terminology
The Construction Industry News and Articles site has a very god glossary of the different terms and definitions used in the garage door industry.
Latest Trends In Garage Doors
This article from eBuild discusses some of the latest trends in garage doors and provides links to some manufacturers.
Technical Data Sheets
Looking for more detailed technical info on garage doors? The DASMA site has a number of different data sheets.
7. Garage Doors: Noise, Safety & Maintenance
Noise Reduction In Multi-Family
This CMHC Tech Report summarizes a study on the noise from opening and closing garage doors in multiple housing
projects. Also included are some tips for noise reduction.
Safety & Maintenance
The International Door Association site has some good info for your customers. It will help them understand safety
issues and maintenance requirements for garage doors and openers.
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