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    DOOR

    A door may be defined as a framework of steel, wood,


    glass, aluminium or a combination of these materials
    secured in an opening left in a wall for the purpose of
    providing access to the users of the structures.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    FUNCTIONS OF DOOR
    The doors serve a variety of purposes, including the
    following.

    1. To provide access within the building’s rooms.


    2. It will also give the room ventilation and lighting.
    3. It will support maintaining the rooms’ privacy.
    4. Building doors act as a connecting link between the
    inside of the structure.

    LOCATION OF DOOR
    While Planning the location of the doors the following
    points should be considered.

    1. Doors should be located in opposite walls facing each


    other to provide good ventilation and lighting in the
    room.
    2. While locating doors the privacy and the utility of
    the room should be considered and the door should
    be located near the corner of the room.
    3. The door in the room should be located about 20
    centimeters away from the corner.
    4. The location and size of the door should meet the
    functional requirements of the room.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    DOOR SIZE
    The standard size for various rooms, the entrance of
    schools, hospitals, halls, etc. are fixed by govt of India.
    The standard height and width of doors are recommended
    in IS code based on use, function, and movability
    requirements.

    The following table shows the standard door size for


    different rooms.

    DOOR TYPE SIZE IN INCHES

    Main Entrance
    36" X 84" 42” x 84” 42” x 84” 36” x 96”
    Door

    Living Room &


    32” x 84” 36” x 84” 42” x 84”
    Bedroom

    Bathroom &
    30”x 84” 33” x 84”
    Toilet

    The door frame size is generally wider than the door


    opening. The door frame post has a width between 2 to 4
    inches.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    PARTS OF DOOR
    A door consists of two parts

    A Frame: The Door frame is defined as a


    framework that is installed to support
    the door. The door frame includes
    various components such as Head,
    horn, style, rails, and panels, etc.
    A Shutter: Shutters are generally made of timber
    framework with panel inserts of glass,
    timber, blockboard, plywood or a
    combination of such materials.

    Parts of door and door frame include the following

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    PARTS OF DOOR
    SILL It is the member that runs horizontally and
    is situated at the top of the frame.

    HORN The horn is the projection of horizontal


    members of the frame at the bottom and top.
    The main advantage of the horn is that it
    fixes the frame in a wall opening.

    STILE Upright vertical member of a shutter.

    TOP The topmost horizontal member of the


    RAIL shutter.

    LOCK Middle horizontal member of the shutter


    RAIL where lock and belt are fixed.

    BOTTOM The lowermost horizontal member of a


    RAIL shutter.

    MULLION The vertical member running through the


    shutter.

    The vertical face of window or door opening


    JAMB
    which supports the frame.

    SASH Lightweight unit of frame which carry the


    BAR glass within a door frame.

    PANEL The area included within the rails.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    There are various types of doors are available in the
    market and classified according to their Material,
    location, operation of door shutter, method of
    construction, and arrangement of the doors.

    Classification of Types of Doors Based on


    the Location
    External Doors
    Internal Doors

    EXTERNAL DOOR
    External Doors are the Front
    doors of the building which you
    see first when you entered into
    the building. These doors are
    exposed to aggressive climates
    so that it is necessary that they
    are waterproof and have
    corrosion resistance.

    INTERNAL DOOR
    There are various types of doors
    are available in the market and
    classified according to their
    Material, location, operation of
    door shutter, method of
    construction, and arrangement
    of the doors.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    Classification of Types of Doors Based on
    the Operation of Door Shutter

    PIVOT
    Pivot Doors are the type of
    doors that are designed to
    rotate in the vertical axis.
    The pivot doors open and
    close by rotating on the
    spindle.

    SWINGING
    Swinging types of doors are
    hinged at one place so that they
    can rotate about a vertical axis.
    Swinging Doors are also known
    as hinged doors.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    BYPASS SLIDING
    Bypass doors are those
    that have panels that
    do not remain fixed.
    Instead, the panels pass
    across one another
    when opening and
    closing.

    SURFACE SLIDING
    Surface sliding doors, are a
    versatile door solution that
    slide along a wall-mounted
    track, rather than
    disappearing into a pocket
    or swinging on hinges.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    POCKET SLIDING
    A pocket sliding door is that, when
    completely open, disappears into a
    compartment in the adjoining wall.
    Pocket doors are generally used for
    architectural impact, or when there
    is no room for the swing of a hinged
    door.

    FOLDING
    The Folding doors mainly comprise of a number of
    panels that can fold or unfold to open or close the door.
    Folding Doors are also known as Bi-fold doors.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    REVOLVING DOOR
    The revolving door consists of four
    leaves which are attached to a
    centrally placed mullion in a
    circular opening. Revolving Doors
    are mostly suitable for the places
    where there is regular foot traffic of
    people entering in and going out of
    the building.

    ROLLING SHUTTER
    The rolling shutter door
    acts like a steel curtain and
    mainly provides adequate
    protection and safety
    against fire and buglers.
    The Rolling shutter doors
    consist of a Frame, drum,
    and a shutter of thin steel
    plates. These are commonly
    used in garage, shops,
    showrooms, etc.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    OVERHEAD SHUTTER
    These are comprised of
    panel sections that lift
    vertically as the doors are
    opened. The panels roll
    upwards and curve and
    roll under until the door
    is fully open. They can be
    space-saving because of
    their up-and-over design.

    Classification of Types of Doors Based on


    the Method of Construction

    LEDGE AND BATTEN DOOR


    This is the simplest types of door
    which are generally used at the
    narrow opening. This Types of Door
    consists of vertical boards known as
    battens. The width of the battens are
    10-20 cm and the thickness of the
    battens are 2-4 cm.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    Classification of Types of Doors Based on
    the Method of Construction

    FLUSH DOOR
    The Flush doors are widely used
    in public buildings as well as in
    residential buildings. The Flush
    doors mainly consist of a skeleton
    or a hollow framework of rails and
    stiles.

    PANEL DOOR
    Panel doors are very strong
    and durable that’s why it is
    widely used in the exterior of
    the buildings. The panel doors
    are available into various types
    such as single panel doors,
    double panel doors, and three-
    panel doors, etc.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    LOUVERED DOOR
    Louvered Doors are one of the
    best options when there is privacy
    and ventilation both are required.
    These types of doors allow air
    ventilation into the room even
    when the doors are closed. These
    doors are suitable for latrines and
    Bathrooms.

    GLAZED DOOR
    Glass Doors are generally
    used in five-star hotels and
    corporate buildings. One of
    the main advantages of
    using glass doors is
    increased natural sunlight
    into the building. Glass
    doors have good acoustic
    insulation.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    Classification of Types of Doors Based on
    the Material Used

    STEEL DOOR
    Steel Doors are generally used in
    commercial buildings. The steel door
    has a strong outer shell which makes
    it more durable as compared to
    other types of doors.

    ALUMINIUM DOOR
    Aluminum doors are
    commonly used in
    commercial buildings
    because of their strength
    and durability. Aluminum
    doors are rust-resistant and
    can withstand any weather
    conditions.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF DOOR
    PVC DOOR
    PVC doors are widely
    used in different types of
    buildings such as
    commercial, residential
    and institutional, etc.
    This Types of doors are
    lightweight so that it is
    used in the interior of the
    building.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    WINDOW
    A window is a vented barrier provided in a wall opening
    to admit light and air into the structure and also to give
    outside view. Windows also increases the beauty
    appearance of the building.

    SELECTION CRITERIA FOR


    WINDOWS
    Selection of suitable window in a particular place should
    be dependent of following factors.

    Location of room
    Size of room
    Utility of room
    Direction of wind
    Climatic conditions 
    Utility of room 
    Architectural point of view

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    PARTS OF A WINDOW
    A window consists of a window frame and shutter.

    JAMB The frame consists of two vertical members.

    HEAD Horizontal member connecting the jamb at top.

    SILL Another flat member connecting the jamb at


    their feet, having an upper surface sloped to
    rainwater,

    GLAZING The panes or sheets of glass set in sashes of


    windows.

    SASH Fixed or movable framework of a window in


    which panes of glass are set.

    GRILL Grill are metal bars or gratings that are


    typically installed on the exterior of a window.

    RAILS Rails are horizontal member framing a window


    sash.

    STILES Upright member framing a window sash.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    Types of Windows Based on Operations

    FIXED WINDOW
    In this type of window the glass pane is permanently
    attached in the opening. These are provided to transmit
    the light into the room. The shutters provided are
    generally weather proof. It provides 0% ventilation.

    PIVOT WINDOW
    n this type of windows, pivots are provided to window
    frames. Pivot is a shaft which helps to oscillate the
    shutter. The swinging may either horizontal or vertical
    based on the position of pivots.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    CASEMENT WINDOW
    Casement windows have operating sashes that are side
    hinged that usually swing outwards. Provides 100%
    ventilation. These are of three types:

    1. SIDE HUNG
    When opened the sash is able to direct
    ventilation.

    2. TOP HUNG
    Also known as Awning windows. Swing outwards
    on hinges attached to the top of their frames.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    3. BOTTOM HUNG
    Also known as Hopper windows. Swing inwards
    on hinges attached to the bottom of their frames.

    SLIDING WINDOW
    They are of two types

    1. HORIZONTAL SLIDING
    It has two or more sashes along horizontal grove
    or track. Provides 50% ventilation.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    3. VERTICAL SLIDING
    Also known as double hung window. These have
    two vertically sliding sashes each in separate
    groove or track closing different parts of window.

    LOUVERED WINDOW
    Louvered windows are similar to louvered doors
    which are provided for the ventilation without any
    outside vision.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    Types of Windows Based on

    CORNER WINDOW
    Corner windows are provided at the corners of
    room.By providing this type of windows, light or air
    can be entered into room in two different directions.

    BAY WINDOW
    Bay windows are projected windows form wall which
    are provided to increase the area of opening, which
    enables more ventilation and light form outside. It
    may be triangular or rectangular or polygonal etc.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    DORMER WINDOW
    Dormer windows are provided for sloped roofs. These
    are projected from the sloping surface. They provide
    ventilation as well as lighting to the room. They also
    enhance aesthetic sense of room.

    GABLE WINDOW
    Gable windows are provided for sloped roof buildings.
    These windows are provided at the gable end of
    sloped roof so; they are called as gable windows. They
    also improve the appearance of building.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS


    TYPES OF WINDOW
    SKY LIGHTS
    Skylights or generally provided on the top of sloped
    roofs. To admit light into the rooms, sky lights are
    provided. It is provided parallel to the sloping surface.
    Sky lights can be opened when we required.

    DOORS AND WINDOWS

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