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This guide contains procedures for common user serviceable

repair tasks found on interior and exterior doors. If a condition

arises that is not covered in this guide, please contact us for

professional help.

Interior and Exterior doors swing in or out on side hinges and

may be single or double door congurations.

INTRODUCTION

PRODUCT GUIDE

Interior and Exterior Doors

Do-It-Yourself Technician

DOUBLE DOOR ANATOMY

SINGLE DOOR ANATOMYHANDING (SHOWN FROM TOP)

Top rail

Stile

Panel

Active slab

Sill

Bottom rail

Exterior

Outswing

Inswing

Left Hand

Passive Active

Right Hand

Single Panel Door

Double Panel Door

Interior

Bottom rail

Astragal

Head jamb

Side jamb

Inactive slab

The advice offered herein can be done by a homeowner with some mechanical aptitude. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you hire a trained service provider such as

a competent and licensed construction contractor or building professional. Lowe’s

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instructions. Any reliance upon the information or advice is at the risk of the party so relying. The information contained herein may be changed from time to time without

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Summary of content (9 pages)

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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors This guide contains procedures for common user serviceable repair tasks found on interior and exterior doors. If a condition arises that is not covered in this guide, please contact us for professional help. Interior and Exterior doors swing in or out on side hinges and may be single or double door configurations.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and labels. • Use proper and safe equipment and precautions when cleaning and servicing the exterior side of patio doors above ground level. • Insect screens are not security devices and will not prevent a child, other person, or pet from falling through. • Use sharp tools with care to avoid damage to wood surfaces. • Use extra care when driving screws near glass unit to avoid breakage.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors HARDWARE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT HARDWARE TYPES BLINDS BETWEEN THE GLASS • Metal hardware offers functionality, aesthetic appeal and resistance to corrosion but is not totally corrosion proof. • Plastic hardware offers high resistance to the elements however, over time it can deteriorate from ultraviolet light, heat, cold, and chemical exposure. • Brass hardware has a special protective film to reduce/eliminate polishing and requires special care.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ORDERING NEW WEATHERSTRIP Weatherstrip gaskets and foam wedges are critical to water and air infiltration control. Check placement and quality of weatherstrip. Replace if damaged. Possible Weatherstrip Locations on Double Doors Fire-rated doors require specific weatherstrip. Please contact us if replacing weatherstrip in a fire-rated door. Doors will have weatherstrip in the frame where the slab(s) are when normally closed.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED ASTRAGAL WEATHERSTRIP 1. Open active door all the way. 2. Locate the accessible weatherstrip. 3. Grip weatherstrip and gently pull out of kerf. 4. Cut new weatherstrip to length. 5. Work the attachment barb into the kerf from one end to the other. Active Passive Astragal weatherstrip FOAM WEDGES The foam wedges are used to complete the weatherstrip seal, at each bottom corner of the operating Wedge door slab(s).
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors PROPER DOOR INSTALLATION • Proper installation is essential for keeping doors operating smoothly. If a door fails to operate properly, an inspection is necessary to determine if it was installed correctly. • The specifications and measurements referenced in this guide are taken from ASTM E2112 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors PROPER DOOR INSTALLATION - CONTINUED STRAIGHT SIDE JAMBS FRAME/SLAB BOW Place level against inside of side jamb. Look for gaps anywhere between level and side jamb. Repeat steps for other side jamb. Inspect interior and exterior frame jambs, or stiles/rails of slab (not glass) to determine if bowed. String 1. Cut piece of string slightly longer than Frame/ height of frame or slab. Slab 2.
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS - CONTINUED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Door will not lock Lock misaligned • Align lock strikes • Make shoot bolt lock strikes flush to sill (double doors) Improper installation Inspect installation Door squeaks No lubricant on hinges Lubricate all hinges with light oil Light or air leaks through corners Worn weatherstrip Repair loose or damaged weatherstrip Foam wedge damaged or missing Replace foa
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PRODUCT GUIDE Interior and Exterior Doors GLOSSARY Active Slab Active slab(s) are any slab(s) on double door systems that operate and include locking hardware. Astragal The vertical trim attached to the inactive slab of a double door that bridges the gap between the slabs when closed and provides weather and overswing protection. Boot-glaze The method by which glass is set and sealed into a panel with a rubberlike beige or gray gasket (“boot”).