Installation of a door in a frame house is carried out immediately after the construction of the building itself. This is the main advantage of such residential buildings, since they do not shrink.
If you have a little experience in installation and basic knowledge of installation, you can install the door yourself.
Door made of MDF and glass in the bedroom of a frame house
Door types
Doors can be internal or external. Here you should make a choice based on their placement in a frame house. External doors can be wooden or metal.
The wooden type is favored for its environmental properties, soundproofing characteristics and beautiful appearance.
Metal doors improve heat-insulating properties, and they are durable, long-lasting and reliable.
Among the internal type there is a choice between:
- PVC doors. Installing a door in a PVC frame house can provide good sound insulation, and they are also highly reliable, durable, strong and easy to care for;
- interior from MDF. MDF doors are usually veneered or laminated. It does not tolerate moisture, and is also less environmentally friendly than the wooden version, but is well resistant to fungus and insects;
- frame type, which is the cheapest option for such a building.
Product repair
How to protect products:
- do not place blocks of wood, bricks, stones between the frame or canvas;
- when the door sag, it is necessary to adjust the hinges or geometry;
- Mounting closers with a protective function on aluminum doors will prevent damage from gusts of wind.
Timely adjustment of hinges will help save you from many problems and inconveniences, and often from major repairs. To determine adjustment options, you need to:
- open the door;
- Unscrew the fastenings of the decorative trims and remove them.
The method helps to identify manufacturing defects. If the sash geometry is distorted, the glazing beads are removed. Using straightening plates the problem is corrected.
The smoothness of the move can be corrected using the adjusting screws of the closer.
It is better to entrust the repair of aluminum systems to specialists. Often companies that manufacture or sell doors offer repairs. By contacting them, you can get the best solution. The company's employees know the features of the products. They are able to quickly fix the problem.
Required tools and materials
To perform installation, you must obtain mounting hardware.
These can be anchor bolts, nails, metal studs, backing bars, as well as polyurethane foam.
Before installing doors, you should have the following tools ready:
- hammer;
- hacksaw;
- chisel;
- corner;
- roulette;
- screwdriver or screwdriver;
- sledgehammer;
- construction level.
Door installation tool kit
What considerations should you follow?
A frame house, with all the typical technology of its construction, after facing and finishing work always acquires a unique appearance that is unique to it. This is primarily influenced by the tastes and, of course, the capabilities of the owners. Despite the importance of these purely subjective factors, it can be useful to distract yourself from them for a while and look around. You will see that local conditions have no less influence:
- climate and microclimatic features - for example, the house will be built on a southern steep slope, also protected from cooling winds, or on an open field in a windy area;
- the house will be suburban or in a private sector urban area;
- criminality of the area - despite the general increase in crime, we still have many places with a patriarchal peaceful way of life;
- the presence of noisy industries and railways nearby.
Standard door opening sizes
Openings are designed at the stage of construction of a frame house. There are standard sizes that are needed for installation.
They are determined by the type of room the frame house has.
- entrance opening – 2100 by 900 or 1200 mm;
- for living rooms – 2100 by 1600 mm;
- for living quarters and kitchens - 2100 by 900 mm;
- for the pantry and other utility rooms - 2100 by 700 mm.
Entrance door in a frame house
Window openings
In frame buildings, the walls are multi-layered and this is where the complexity of the openings lies. The walls of frame houses on the outside have nine layers (standard equipment).
With the installation of openings inside the house, the situation is much simpler, since the walls inside the frame house are four layers thick.
It is not necessary to trim the openings, but it is better to do so.
When building a frame house out of ignorance, some builders may make mistakes, for example, making uneven openings. These mistakes can be corrected with cement.
Finishing and installing doors is no different from installing and finishing windows.
Once you understand the technology for installing windows, you will definitely be able to handle installing doors.
Preparing the doorway
A frame house is made with places for doors, which are formed with small tolerances of 10-20 mm. There are cases when such tolerances are greater due to subfloors that were installed out of level.
Therefore, you should first carry out preparatory work that will allow you to identify shortcomings of the installation site, avoid complications and improve the quality of the work performed.
Initially, the evenness of the walls of the frame building is assessed. To do this, use 2 methods. The first test option is to use a nylon thread. A nail is driven into the corners, onto which a thread is wound.
It is necessary to make the letter X. If the wall is level, then the threads will touch in the center. Otherwise, use a block and a sledgehammer to tap a little on both sides of the wall until the threads touch each other.
Another way is to check with a building level. This is much simpler, since you just need to attach the device to the wall and determine whether the wall of the frame house has any deviations.
Checking the doorway
Casing: prices, cost
Manufacturing costs can vary greatly: prices and costs depend on many factors; in every wooden building, the part is not just necessary, but simply irreplaceable!
What determine the prices and cost of casing?
It depends on the quality of the wood, the type of casing, the shape of the casing, the presence of decorative elements, the size of the opening, and also on where the part will be installed - in timber, logs or a log house.
The window frame is made of dry material with a humidity of 8-12%. It consists of a top, risers, an adhesive window sill or a window sill board in cases of installing a plastic window sill.
Several types of work:
Solid: all parts are made by processing solid wood while maintaining the correct wood texture.
Adhesive: parts of such casing are made from glued boards. It is glued into a microspike on all four sides. Knots and resin pockets in this case are completely cut out.
Combined is the most common type of casing. The top and risers are made of solid pine. And the window sill is made of glued boards. All of it has a clean appearance and after installation needs to be treated with paint and varnish.
It is important!
Window frames are made to fit each window or door individually. When placing an order, the customer must know which windows and doors will be installed in the future casing. It can be made either with a sample for a window - this option is used in cases where the house will not have exterior and interior decoration, the walls of timber or rounded logs remain untouched
It can be made as a sample for a window - this option is used in cases where the house will not have exterior or interior decoration; the walls of timber or rounded logs remain intact.
And without sampling - this option is used in cases where the house is planned for interior and exterior decoration in the future. This version of the frame can be finished or rough (if it is completely closed during future finishing).
The pigtail can be either a standard shape - a rectangle, or non-standard shapes. Trapezes, polygons, balcony blocks.
Helpful advice!
Non-standard forms have their disadvantages, but there are ways to avoid them. Such information is discussed with the surveyor at the site.
More about the process
After window openings are cut in a wooden house, the structure of the log house no longer has the same rigidity as if the log house were solid. First, let's answer the question, what is a window frame, or, as it is also called, casing (wooden frame).
After window openings are cut in a wooden house, the structure of the log house no longer has the same rigidity as if the log house were solid. This is especially true for the window opening itself. During the shrinkage process, the logs can move significantly horizontally, which will also lead to deformation of the windows.
All these unpleasant moments are prevented by the frame (casing, wooden frame), which looks like a wooden box. From all of the above, it is clear that installing a socket in a wooden house is a dire necessity. This is true not only for a log house, but also for a timber house.
The process of installing the pigtail is quite simple. Having the necessary tools and materials at hand, you can install the pigtail yourself.
It is assumed that the window opening has already been cut. Now you need to use a chainsaw to select a spike (ridge) on the sides of the opening. This is done so that the pigtail does not move perpendicular to the axis of the walls.
Then the pigtail is made according to the obtained dimensions. Accordingly, in its side racks you need to select grooves for the ridge.
All elements of the pigtail are attached using dowels. Installation of the frame starts from the bottom beam. A layer of linen or jute is first laid under it.
Then vertical bars are installed, into the grooves of which flax or jute is also placed. And lastly, the upper beam of the frame is installed. The shrinkage gap, which must be left above the jamb, is covered with linen fabric.
It is important!
The window frame is a monolithic structure and is absolutely independent of any movements of the frame. Framed with frames, windows and doors will please the eye and will last you indefinitely.
Checking horizontal piping
Make sure that the harness is in a horizontal position. A level is used to check.
If there are deviations, it is necessary to place scraps of slabs or other materials under the harness.
Everything must be done so that the bubble in the level shows a horizontal position.
- you need to check in the doorway;
- the floor should be washed first;
- if it turns out to be uneven, then place a gasket under the canvas of the required thickness.
Make gaskets
Most door openings are made to large tolerances and must be reduced before installing the door, otherwise you will have to insert a spacer between the frame and the wall. Use plywood squares, screwing them around the entire perimeter of the opening so that in the end the doorway is only 3-4 mm larger than the external dimensions of the door and frame. If the door is located in a hallway or other inconvenient location, it is necessary to center the opening so that the frame and door slopes are the same on both sides of the finished door.
Installing gaskets behind the hinges should be avoided. Spacers behind the hinges will not allow you to subsequently adjust the position of the door in order to level and correct the necessary gaps. Please note that my level even has blue markings on the hinge locations so you don't accidentally install the spacer in those areas.
Checking and adjusting the size of the gaps
A frame house may have significant gaps in the opening where the door is installed. It is necessary to reduce them. To do this, you can use plywood or boards.
They must be installed on the sides and at the top of the door opening itself. This produces a gap with the required thickness, which should not exceed 2 cm.
The installation should not be carried out in the place of the frame building where the hinges are attached, as it will be difficult to change the position of the box and the canvas.
Correct clearances will avoid the following problems:
- malfunction;
- eliminating cracks through which drafts pass;
- creaking;
- damage to appearance.
Installing a door in a frame house
Level the threshold
Don't wait until the box is installed to start leveling the threshold. Place the level on the threshold and find a position where the bubble of your level stops in the center.
If you are installing the door on a finished floor - laminate, tile, or wood plank, you can measure the thickness of the leveling pad and cut the same number of millimeters from the opposite part of the trim. If the finished floor has not yet been installed, leave the pad in place and install the box on top of it.
Installation of the box
The first step is to install the box. We make holes in the vertical butts. If the box has a threshold, then the same actions must be performed with the threshold.
It is important to consider that self-tapping screws are the least suitable for this. They are susceptible to destruction from corrosion, and can also affect the destruction of the frame under heavy load.
In some situations, it is best to use regular nails, as it is faster and cheaper. The only place where they can be used is when installing materials to the floor frame.
Now we put the box into the holes and fix it with two gaskets at the top of the jamb, which should be located on opposite sides.
All that remains is to place the bars between the opening and the frame, and also identify 5 fasteners:
- the first fastener should be located near the loop on top and as high as possible;
- a second fastening is placed on the opposite side;
- the position of the box is checked and the third fastening is located near the floor;
- a fourth mount is installed on the opposite side of the third one;
- with the help of the fifth fastening, the load from the mass of the door is eliminated, which should penetrate not only into the frame, but also into the end. It will help adjust the position of the door.
Types of sliding mechanism
The assortment includes a huge selection of models, among which the buyer will be able to choose the design they need, based on a number of factors:
- Room layout;
- Stylistic design;
- Doorway width.
Below you will find sliding interior doors, their installation options and a visual photo.
Harmonic
This type of door design fits perfectly into a classic interior and is very popular among buyers. In the open and half-open positions, the door looks very original and stylish, and in the fully closed position it creates a solid structure.
The door consists of slats, the width of which is no more than 15 cm. They are connected to each other by special hinges, thanks to which the structure opens freely to the left and right.
Coupe
We can safely say that this type of sliding system is the most popular, because it is simple and easy to use, and also has durability. Due to this, such doors are often installed in children's rooms.
The structure may consist of one or several canvases. If sliding doors have sufficient width in the opening, they make the room more spacious and brighter. They can open either moving away from each other or in parallel. The entire structure is mounted on one rail mounted on top, so there is no threshold at the bottom, which is very convenient, especially in children's rooms.
Pencil case
It works on the principle of a compartment door, but the difference is that it goes into a special niche. This option is difficult to install, but practical and looks quite beautiful.
It is recommended to hire a specialist to install the pencil case, because it will be difficult to cope with the task yourself. The pseudo-wall consists of plasterboard and metal profiles. During its installation, many nuances must be taken into account in order for the design to work properly.
Portal
This version of the door has exactly the same parameters in height, width and filling. If all previous designs are similar in execution style, then this type is completely different in both installation and external design. Once installed, it creates the impression of an ordinary wall with large display windows. It is usually installed on a balcony, loggia, veranda in private houses.
Double doors
An equally popular type of sliding door system. It consists of two doors, one of which can be static, and the second is in constant use. But if it is necessary, for example, to remove furniture from the room, then you can open the second door, making the passage wider. Moreover, models with constantly used two doors are found everywhere.
This option is perfect for wide openings and fits perfectly into the overall interior of the room.
Tricuspid
Unlike double-leaf doors, they have an additional one leaf and are installed mainly in large rooms, for example, in the living room, dining room and other rooms. Often this type of sliding system is installed in the foyer of a private house, thanks to which it is possible to place a special emphasis on the interior of the room. When closing the door leaf, a solid structure is created, which allows you to zone one large room into two small ones.
Radius semicircular doors
This type of sliding system appeared relatively recently and every day the demand for it is growing more and more. This option is attractive with its unusual semicircular shape. Like the previous model, this type of door is installed mainly in large rooms and has considerable dimensions. With their help, you can turn your wildest fantasies into reality and create a spectacular entrance to the room.
This design is especially convenient if the house has rounded walls and a conventional sliding system cannot be installed in this case.
Intra-opening
With the right approach to installing this design, you can perfectly complement the style of the room. The system consists of two canvases that are installed on rails. The door can open either to the right or to the left.
HS portal (lift and slide)
The most expensive option, because it has an expensive profile from which the door is made. This option can be found in fashionable design projects, in offices, spa salons, hotels, cottages and catering establishments.
But the undoubted advantages include:
- High level of security;
- Strength;
- Ease of use.
