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Adjusting & Maintaining Doors & Windows

Adjusting & Maintaining Doors & Windows. Instructional Materials Service Texas A&M University. Door Details. Standard door height – 6’8” Closet door width – 24” Passage door width – 30” – 32” Exterior door width – 36” – 42” Exterior double door width – 60” – 72” Steel frame doors

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Adjusting & Maintaining Doors & Windows

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  1. Adjusting & MaintainingDoors & Windows Instructional Materials Service Texas A&M University

  2. Door Details • Standard door height – 6’8” • Closet door width – 24” • Passage door width – 30” – 32” • Exterior door width – 36” – 42” • Exterior double door width – 60” – 72” • Steel frame doors • Pre-hung doors • Paintable, stainable door blanks

  3. Installing a Door • Frame the rough opening • King studs – 2X4 or 2x6 • Header – doubled 2X10 • Use existing wall studs for king studs • Slide pre-hung door into opening • Check for level and plumb • Install lockset • Trim around the frame

  4. Door Knobs & Locks • Materials – chrome, brass, glass, pottery, aluminum • Types – tubular, cylindrical, rim locks, deadlocks • Passage locks are tubular locks; may not have a latch • Cylindrical locks are keyed locks; can be latched from inside • Use template & hole saw to install

  5. Installing a Lockset • Mark 36” from bottom of door • Place template & mark holes • Drill lock & latch holes • Insert latchbolt & plate, cut space in door • Attach latchbolt, assemble lock • Use template to install strikeplate • Test fit & adjust strikeplate

  6. Windows • Greatest effect on comfort & energy consumption based on: • R-value • air leakage • heat gain/loss thru solar transmission • Select for frame size & type and glass type • Prime windows – new construction • Replacement windows

  7. Window Insulation Values • Single-pane = R-1 • Double-pane = R-2 • Low-Emissivity panes = R-3 • Gas-sandwiched panes = R-4 or higher • Super-combination windows = R-9 • National Fenestration Rating Council • Follow this link to the NFRC Web site

  8. Steps in Replacing a Window • Preparation • Fastening • Flashing • Leveling • Filling the jambs • Finishing

  9. Repairing Windows • Wear appropriate PPE • Let pros repair insulated windows • Select windows with good EnergyStar™ ratings – 40% more energy-efficient • Result: 15% energy savings or more

  10. Screens • Fiberglass screens: • Economical • Do not corrode • Do sag • Can rip or tear easily • Frames use splines to hold fiberglass screen in place

  11. Weather-stripping • Weather-stripping is the gasket between your home’s moving parts • Effective life of about 5 years • Install around windows, exterior doors, attic doors, basement & crawl space doors, storm doors, bottom of garage doors • Made from plastic, felt, rubber, or fabric

  12. Caulking • Caulking is the gasket between your home’s non-moving parts • Can separate from sides of joint over time - a significant source of heating/cooling loss

  13. Home Security • Deadbolts are a good preventative measure • Complete Security doors are the ultimate • Door peepers • Alarm sensors • Motion detectors

  14. Home Inspection • Structural systems • Windows • Interior doors • Exterior doors • Caulk & weather-strip conditions are noted • Home security systems are considered “Optional” systems

  15. Acknowledgements Kirk Edney, Curriculum Specialist, Instructional Materials Service, developed this PowerPoint presentation. Vickie Marriott, Office Software Associate, Instructional Materials Service, assisted in the development of this PowerPoint presentation.

  16. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDReproduction or redistribution of all, or part, of this presentation without permission is prohibited.Instructional Materials ServiceTexas A&M University2588 TAMUCollege Station, Texas 77843-2588http://www-ims.tamu.edu2006

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