Doors, Gates & Fences

Installing and Hanging Doors (For Pros by Pros)

Gary Katz
This is an essential reference for carpenters who hang doors occasionally and for beginners who want to learn the correct way. Here you'll learn the simple techniques and precise order in easy-to-follow language and photographs to help you hang doors and install hardware.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. CHOOSING A DOOR
Hollow-Core Doors
Solid-Core Hardboard Doors
Special-Order Doors
Stile-And-Rail Doors
Composite Doors

2. CHOOSING HARDWARE
Hinges
Latches
Dead Bolts & Locksets
Astragals For Pairs Of Doors

3. DOOR JAMBS
Interior Jambs
Exterior Jambs

4. PREFIT DOORS
Prehung Doors
Prefit Bifold Doors
Prefit Bipass Doors
Mirror Bipass Doors

5. HANGING DOORS
Scribing A Door
Cutting The Top & Bottom
Preparing The Hinge Stile
Preparing The Lock Stile
Hanging The Door

6. ADVANCED DOOR HANGING
Advanced Door Hanging
Hanging A Pair Of Doors
Installing Mortise Locks

7. UNCOMMON DOORS & UNUSUAL HARDWARE
Sidelights & Latches
Arched Doors
Dutch Doors
Double-Acting Doors
Invisible HingesPocket Doors

8. WEATHER-PROOFING FOR EXTERIOR DOORS
Still Covers
Thresholds
Door Shoes
Permanent Installation
Weatherstripping The Jamb

INDEX

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