BCM-II

2017

LECTURE - III

Doors

Understanding the evolution and fundamental principles

of different types of doors, there construction
techniques, Material options and applications.
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Door

A door is defined as an openable

barrier secured in a wall opening.
It is provided to give access to
and from the building and
between rooms, compartments,
corridors, landings and stairs
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History of timber door

Since early ages, timber is easily and naturally available material

which can be cut, shaped and joined with simple hand tools for
making of doors. From the small batten doors to large framed,
panelled and moulded doors, there is a vast variety of wood to
choose from according to utility and appearance. As grains and
colour of wood can be used as decorative feature by the
application of oil, wax, polish or varnish.

Wooden doors
Commonly chosen for both internal and external use

Steel, framed as fully glazed *Plastic doors of uPVC frame

Failed due to destructive corrosion
Aluminium, Plastic Doors*
Offer poor security and do not last longer
with moulded panels of
fabric glass and acrylic,
pressed to resembles the
appearance of framed and
panelled wood door,
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Functions of door

 It serves as a connecting link between the various

internal portion of building.
 Lighting and ventilation of rooms.
 Controls the physical atmosphere within a space
by enclosing it, excluding air drafts, so that interiors
may be more effectively heated or cooled.
 Used to screen areas of a building for
aesthetic purposes, keeping formal and
utility areas separate.
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Technical terms

Frame HORN HEAD

It is combination of
several wooden
members to support JAMB/POST
REBATE
the door

F.L.
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Frame HORN HEAD

The vertical members are

known as Jambs or Posts.
JAMB/POST
The top horizontal member REBATE
is known as Head.
HOLDFAST
The horizontal projections of
the head are known as
Horns.

A cut of about 12 mm is
provided all-round the
F.L.
frame to receive door
shutter is known as Rebate
Frame
Joints :

Mortice and Tenon joint

Joints :

Slot Mortice and Tenon

joint

When door frame is fixed

closed to external face
of wall
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Hold fasts are provided on vertical sides

of the vertical door frames to keep the
frame in required position.
HOLD FAST

Jamb is a vertical face of a door or

windows opening which supports the
frame
JAMB

Hinge is movable joint or mechanism on

which a door or gate swings

HINGE
 Types of doors

• Battened door
• Ledged battened door
• Ledged braced batten doors
• Flush doors
• Panelled door
• Sliding doors
• Sliding folding door
 Battened doors

Battened door

• Also known as cottage doors for there use

in the traditional cottage.
• These type of doors are made with
tongued, grooved and V-jointed
boards(battens) which are nailed to
horizontal ledges.
• These are mainly used in sheds and cellars
 Types of battened doors

Ledged battened door

• Made up of timber boards Known as Ledge

battens.
• Battens are placed vertically and Battens

fixed(nailed) by horizontal ledges.

• Two or three ledges are provided in
a door.
• Nailing doesn’t strongly frame the
door, which is liable to sink and loose
shape. So, this door is used for narrow
openings only.
LEDGE BATTENED DOOR
 Types of battened doors

Ledged battened door

 Joint detail (A)
Types of battened doors

Ledged battened
door:

32mm thick battens

are used
 Types of battened doors

Ledged battened door:

Joint detail (A)

V both sides V on one side

TONGUE, GROOVED V JOINT
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Ledged braced batten door

• These are similar to braced

batten door, but have a
diagonal timber members
known as Braces.
• As braces are diagonally
fixed, they resist sinking on the
lock edge.
• Can be used as wide opening

LEDGE BRACED BATTENED DOOR

 Types of batten doors

Ledged braced
batten door

25mm thick
battens are
used
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Joints

Tongue and groove Joint