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DOOR BOTTOM [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
CONT

Door bottoms. The gap below doors is one of the worst draft areas in many houses. There are several types of weatherstripping for the bottom of a door.

OBS

The term "door bottom" is used to designate two concepts. In a broad sense, it is used to describe a type or class of weatherstripping used to seal the gap at the bottom of a door and includes weatherstripping attached to the floor or threshold as well as weatherstripping affixed to the bottom of the door itself (i.e., full threshold weatherstripping, partial threshold weatherstripping, door bottoms and door sweeps). In a narrower sense, "door bottom" designates one type of weatherstripping that is fixed to the bottom of the door and covers the entire thickness of the door (as opposed to a door sweep, which is attached on the exterior side of the door only).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
OBS

Ce terme est employé dans un sens général pour désigner tout type de coupe-bise calfeutrant l'espace entre la porte et le plancher. En particulier, il est souvent employé comme équivalent du terme anglais «door sweep» et de «door bottom» dans son sens plus restreint.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
CONT

Door bottom.- Requires minimum clearance of 8 to 13 mm .... Some types can also be used as a saddle threshold. Check that replacement gaskets are available. Screwed into bottom; door must be removed for installation. Fair to good durability and seal, depending on material used. Made with rubber, metal, plastic or felt on an aluminum or plastic base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
CONT

La semelle est constituée d'une lame de métal où est insérée une garniture de vinyle. [...] La garniture s'use moins vite que celle qu'on insère dans le seuil.

Spanish

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