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What materials are used to construct a Solid Laminated Door (Alpha)?
What materials are used to construct a Solid Laminated Door (Alpha)?
It is constructed from KD softwood and a solid laminated core made of 25 mm softwood strips with hardwood crossbanding.
What is the thickness of both the Solid Laminated Door and the Solid Laminated Exterior Door (Alpha)?
What is the thickness of both the Solid Laminated Door and the Solid Laminated Exterior Door (Alpha)?
Both doors have a thickness of 42 mm.
Describe the main difference in construction between the Solid Laminated Door and the Solid Laminated Exterior Door.
Describe the main difference in construction between the Solid Laminated Door and the Solid Laminated Exterior Door.
The Solid Laminated Exterior Door has hardwood framing and is glued with water and boil proof glue, whereas the Solid Laminated Door is made with KD softwood.
What are the main uses for the Solid Laminated Door (Alpha)?
What are the main uses for the Solid Laminated Door (Alpha)?
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What type of door operation requires space around the doorway for swinging?
What type of door operation requires space around the doorway for swinging?
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What is a significant drawback of the By-Pass Sliding door operation?
What is a significant drawback of the By-Pass Sliding door operation?
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In what scenario is a Pocket Sliding door primarily used?
In what scenario is a Pocket Sliding door primarily used?
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What type of surface sliding door provides 100% opening of a doorway?
What type of surface sliding door provides 100% opening of a doorway?
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What is the primary benefit of the Side-Hinged Folding door operation?
What is the primary benefit of the Side-Hinged Folding door operation?
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What is one feature that distinguishes the Solid Laminated Exterior Door from the Solid Laminated Door?
What is one feature that distinguishes the Solid Laminated Exterior Door from the Solid Laminated Door?
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Study Notes
Solid Laminated Door (Alpha)
- Constructed from KD softwood and solid laminated core, built up from 25mm softwood strips crossbanded with 3mm hardwood crossbanding.
- Edged with 10mm thick hardwood edges on stiles to match face veneer.
- Available in Veneer and plastic laminates.
- Used as an internal door, mainly for commercial and institutional use.
- Mass ± 34 kg.
Solid Laminated Exterior Door (Alpha)
- Constructed from hardwood framing and solid laminated core built up from 25mm softwood strips crossbanded with 3mm hardwood crossbanding.
- Hardwood face veneer finish.
- Supplied with exposed hardwood stiles only.
- Glued with water and boil proof glue.
- Available in Veneer only.
- Used as an external door or internally in positions exposed to moisture.
- Commercial and institutional use.
- Mass ± 34 kg.
Swinging Doors
- Typically hinged on side jambs, but can also be pivoted from head jamb and threshold.
- Most convenient door type for entry and passage
- Requires space around doorway for door swing
- Very effective for acoustical and thermal insulation, and weather resistance.
By-Pass Sliding Doors
- Provides an opening in a minimum amount of space.
- Acoustical insulation is sacrificed.
- Provides 50% opening of doorway.
- Used in interiors for visual screening, and on exteriors as sliding glass doors.
- Doors slide in overhead track and along guides or a track on the floor.
Surface Sliding Doors
- Used for both exterior and interior applications.
- Similar to by-pass sliding but provides 100% opening of doorway
- Surface hung with exposed overhead track.
Pocket Sliding Doors
- Used for interiors only.
- Provides 100% opening of doorway by sliding into recess within width of wall.
- Provides a finished appearance when fully open
- Useful where a normal door swing would interfere with the use of a space.
Side-Hinged Folding Doors
- Interior usage.
- Provides almost 100% opening of doorway.
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This quiz explores the different types of commercial doors, focusing on solid laminated doors for internal and external use. It covers their construction, materials, and typical applications in institutional settings. Test your knowledge on the specifications and features of swinging doors and laminated doors.
