Definitions of Terms under Alphabet H
- Hinge Stile
The full-length vertical pane of a door, at the side or edge of the door, which fastens to its frame with hinges.
- Hinge Sizes
The distance across the hinge, measured parallel to the hinge pin.
- Hinge
An assembly of metal plates and a cylindrical metal pin, which when fastened to a door edge and to a doorframe, allow the door to swing or rotate in its frame.
- Header Clearance
The clearance between the top edge of the door and the head jamb.
- Head, Head Jamb
The horizontal top frame member of a door assembly.
- Head Bolt
A steel pin housed in a door top edge or astragal. See foot bolt.
- Handing
A term, which describes or determines the direction of swing of a door when opening.