exterior door

The exterior door comprises a moving part, the leaf, plus a frame. It provides access to and egress from the house.

threshold

Surface forming the bottom part of the door opening.

weather strip

Sloped strip of wood allowing water to flow away from the door.

entablature

Level set of woodwork covering the doorway.

top rail

Level piece of wood at the top of the door.

panel

Flat surface bordered by molding; it is often recessed.

shutting stile

Vertical part of the door on which the lock and doorknob are mounted.

lock

Device mounted on the door allowing it to lock by using a key.

doorknob

Device mounted on the door allowing it to open.

bottom rail

Level piece of wood at the bottom of the door.

hinge

Cylindrical metal part bent at an angle; it supports the door and allows it to swing.

hanging stile

Vertical part of the door to which the hinges are attached.

middle panel

Long narrow panel placed horizontally.

lock rail

Level piece of wood in the middle of the door.

mullion

Vertical piece of wood joining the top and lock rails.

jamb

Protruding part of a door’s framework on each side of the opening.

header

Level frame part enclosing the upper part of a door’s opening.

cornice

Protruding molding that rests horizontally across the entablature, protecting the parts beneath it from the rain.