Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 21: Residential Doors

Chapter Summaries

Section 21.1 Door Basics
Flat-panel or raised-panel passage doors are the most common types of doors in houses. They may be made of various materials, though wood is traditionally the most common. Door quality depends upon the door's construction and hardware.

Section 21.2 Exterior Doors & Frames
An important feature of any exterior door is its energy efficiency, which depends on construction and weather-stripping. Exterior doors can be part of a preassembled package that includes the hinges and jambs. One of several types of keyed locksets may be used, depending on the level of security required.

Section 21.3 Interior Doors & Frames
Various types of sliding and folding doors are available for closets, storage areas, and other locations. They are sometimes mounted on metal tracks instead of on hinges. Installation of an interior door is less complicated than installation of exterior doors because it does not include a sill or weatherstripping.