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the jambs and at hinge and latch locations. Set the frame so that it is plumb and square, and then screw or nail the jambs securely to the studs through the wedges. After nailing, the wedges are sawed flush with the face of the wall. Drive nails in pairs.
The clearance between the door and frame allows for smooth operation even if the door expands during humid weather and when clearance is reduced from painting. The clearance at the bottom may have to be increased to clear carpet.
Doorstops are usually 10 × 32 mm (3⁄8 × 11⁄4 in.) and nailed to the jamb with finishing nails after the door is hung.
Casing is the framing or edging trim used around door openings and comes in several patterns. Casing is made from wood, finger-jointed wood and pre-primed medium density fibreboard, which can be cut and worked like wood. The top casing joints are usually mitred but other designs such as corner blocks may be used.
Figure 170 shows standard clearances and the location of door hardware. Where three hinges are used, the centre one is spaced midway between the top and bottom hinges. Standard knob height is 860 to 960 mm (34 to 38 in.) from the floor, and locks or latches should be installed accordingly. Lever-type handles permit easier operation by persons with limited dexterity.
Place the casings 5 to 6 mm (3⁄16 to 1⁄4 in.) from the inner edge of the jamb and nail them to framing studs and jambs with finish nails. Space nails about 400 mm (16 in.) apart, countersink and fill them with wood filler.
170 Suggested dimensions and location of hardware 2 mm (1⁄16 in.) 175 mm (7 in.) hinge 2 mm (1⁄16 in.) knob
1 mm (1⁄32 in.) 900 mm (36 in.) hinge 275 mm (11 in.) 19 mm (3⁄4 in.)
The clearance between the door and frame allows for smooth operation even if the door expands during humid weather and when clearance is reduced from painting. The clearance at the bottom may have to be increased to clear carpet.
Doorstops are usually 10 × 32 mm (3⁄8 × 11⁄4 in.) and nailed to the jamb with finishing nails after the door is hung.
Casing is the framing or edging trim used around door openings and comes in several patterns. Casing is made from wood, finger-jointed wood and pre-primed medium density fibreboard, which can be cut and worked like wood. The top casing joints are usually mitred but other designs such as corner blocks may be used.
Figure 170 shows standard clearances and the location of door hardware. Where three hinges are used, the centre one is spaced midway between the top and bottom hinges. Standard knob height is 860 to 960 mm (34 to 38 in.) from the floor, and locks or latches should be installed accordingly. Lever-type handles permit easier operation by persons with limited dexterity.
Place the casings 5 to 6 mm (3⁄16 to 1⁄4 in.) from the inner edge of the jamb and nail them to framing studs and jambs with finish nails. Space nails about 400 mm (16 in.) apart, countersink and fill them with wood filler.
170 Suggested dimensions and location of hardware 2 mm (1⁄16 in.) 175 mm (7 in.) hinge 2 mm (1⁄16 in.) knob
1 mm (1⁄32 in.) 900 mm (36 in.) hinge 275 mm (11 in.) 19 mm (3⁄4 in.)
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