Doors, Doors, Floors, Floors, Windows & Doors At Oregon Carpenters we hang hundreds of doors a year, so learning how to set them up for proper floor clearance is important. However, there are times when cutting off doors cannot be avoided especially on home-improvement projects where there has been a change in flooring.Determining how much to cut off can be a problem. If in doubt, sneak up on it. In other words, cut off a little, try it and cut off a little more if necessary.If the door is dragging on carpet, it works pretty well to put a No. 2 pencil on the carpet and mark the door. The radius of the pencil usually provides adequate clearance. Swing the door over the full arc of its travel and mark it where it drags heaviest on the carpet.If you are on a new hard surface, like tile, wood or vinyl, and you can’t get the door on the hinges because it is too high on the new flooring, put the door as close as possible to position and measure how much it would need to drop to get the hinge plates to line up, or to get the hinge plate to settle into the hinge-plate mortise.

Adjust this measurement to take off an additional 1/4 inch for clearance.Here are the steps I take to cut off a door so it has clearance to swing.Don’t jump too quickly onto the task of cutting off exterior doors. If the door is dragging on the threshold, make sure there is not another issue at play, such as loose hinge screws or out-of-place threshold parts. If the door is not clearing interior flooring, the better fix is often to raise the entire door jamb and threshold. Cutting off the door without raising the threshold may result in an improper seal. If you decide to cut off an exterior door, make sure you have a plan for sealing the bottom of the door against the threshold when the door is closed.To chamfer the cut edge of the door, make a sanding block by cutting a 2-by-3/4-inch strip of wood 1/2 inch shorter than the diameter of the peel-and-stick sanding paper for your random orbit sander. The length of the sanding block bridges over dips in the saw cut and gives the resulting chamfer a much straighter appearance than the saw cut.•  Make sure you are cutting the bottom and not the top of the door.•  Score the door to prevent tear-out from the saw blade.•  Protect the door surface to avoid scratches from the saw base.•  Chamfer the door bottom to hide bobbles in the cut and to prevent snagging and chipping in daily use.

How to plan and create a flush threshold entry Tuesday, 18 January 2011 The mat is the problem in this shot, otherwise there is no rise in threshold. A zero clearance entryway is so basic that it's somewhat difficult to explain. Your main consideration is the thickness of your floor covering and whether that will require compensation, a lowering of the sub-flooring, which might take some engineering and planning, otherwise no big deal. But let's consider hardwood flooring for instance, that won't cause a massive design headache, really thick ceramic or stone tile might be another matter but that's more complicated regardless. Sometimes the truly simple seems complex because you cannot at first accept something could be so basic. When describing a no step and zero clearance entry (or step elimination), frequently we're asked, "How do you do that?" Trying not to sound sarcastic or flippant, our answer, "By NOT building steps or stairs." Which often leads to this follow-up as the person tries to come to grips, "Well, why then do most houses have exterior steps?"

Honest to goodness because that's the just way it's always been done. So I'm about to write about a zero clearance (flush) threshold into the house and I don't really know what to write because it's as simple as using an ADA compliant threshold, wider door, thank you and drive home safely. andersen french door sliding screen(Water and bug proofing are no different than what's standard.) door lock repair dubaiHowever, here are some ideal accoutrements to accompany your zero clearance entrance. upvc door and window trimAs you're planning, imagine rolling in, whether pushing or pulling a baby stroller, luggage, wheelchair, anything with wheels. auto glass repair golden bc

You want zero curbs or bumps so think SMOOTH cruising through the passageway. Ideally you'll have a non-slip, 6-by-6 foot entryway for approach and turning radius (absolute minimum of 5 feet square, 5' X 5'). screen door repair tulsa okHaving a roof overhead, some form of covering to protect from weather is another must. glass repair near morristown njTo accentuate ease, include a shelf 12-inches below and to the side of the door knob, a bench or someplace to rest or set down an armful of stuff (e.g. groceries, boxes, etc.). You want to avoid kneeling, stooping, reaching, bending over, any off-balance movement, so handrails might be part of the solution. Use a 36-inch door (3'0", what's called a "three-oh" door) with a lever handle and kick plate. The minimum width requirement for wheelchair accessibility at knuckle height is 32-inches but make life easier with a 36-inch door.

Typically the door will open inward although it can be outward for "pullers" (in-swing versus out-swing). Consider a dead bolt operated by push button or remote control similar to a garage opener. Notice these convenience features would be easy and preferred for anyone of any age or ability, much like automatic doors at a retail store. Finally, make sure there's good lighting and use a fixture with at least two bulbs to ensure one works. Also, think about motion-activation and other automated features like intercoms and video to make your arrival easier if you'd like assistance, or to confirm visitors.  Again, imagine bad weather, low light and an armful of packages as you plan your smooth move through the door. Next I describe once you arrive on the other side of the door. The Family Launching PadThis information is provided free of charge by the Department of Industrial Relations from its web site at www.dir.ca.gov. These regulations are for the convenience of the user and no representation or warranty is made that the information