The Parts of a Frame
- Head (or Hat) – The top section of the frame
- Lock Stile – The side of the frame containing the striker plate
- Hinge Stile – The side of the frame containing the hinges
- Striker Plate – Accommodates the latch bolt
- Hinge – Fixed to the door and frame to allow the door to swing
- Rubber Buffers (Non Rated Frames only)
- Spreader Bars – Temporary braces for transport of the frame
Frame Measurements
- Overall Height – The vertical distance from the floor to the top of the frame architrave.
- Overall Width – The horizontal distance from the end of the frame architrave on the left to the end of the frame architrave on the right.
- Reveal Height – The vertical distance from the floor level to the inside edge of the frame where the door sits into the frame.
- Reveal Width – The horizontal distance from the inside of the frame on the left where the door sits into the frame to the inside of the frame on the right.
- Door Height – The vertical height of the door.
- Door Width – The horizontal Width of the door.
- Head Clearance – The distance between the top of the door leaf and the rebate of the frame.
- Stile Clearance – The distance between the edge of the door leaf and the hinge side or lock side rebate of the frame.
- Bottom Clearance – The distance between the bottom of the door leaf and the bottom of the door frame.
Frame Profile
- Fin
- Sheet Alcove
- Return
- Architrave
- Rebate
- Stop Height
- Stop Section
- Throat
- Profile Overall
The following diagram below shows the individual parts of the frame profile and the relevant reference we use to describe the particular section of the frame profile.
Frame Handing
- Right Hand
- Left Hand
- Double
- Double Egress (no rated only)
- Single Pivot Right (non rated only)
- Single Pivot Left (non rated only)
- Double Pivot (non rated)
- Double Leaf Pivot (fire rated)
The links above provide individual detail sheets in PDF format indicating the way we interpret the handing of the frame and door.
When ordering a pressed metal door frame from Taylors Doors and Frames the frame handing must be provided as shown here. We do not accept any other term for handing as this has proven over time to cause confusion.
When you order a pressed metal door frame from Taylors Doors and Frames the handing shown in this definition is the only definition of handing that is accepted. If handing is requested such as "Right Hand Open In" or "Left Hand Open Out", your order may be delayed until you have confirmed the handing of the frame in line with our definition of frame handing.