Specification

Part 1: GENERAL
1.1 Scope: Subject to local building codes, this product is intended for
use in:
1.1.1 Single family dwelling interior applications.
1.1.2 Multifamily dwelling, low-rise professional office, library and low-
r
ise motel interior applications.
1.1.3 Lighter use industrial building and factory, hotel, and retail sales
building interior applications.
1.2
Product Description: 1-3/4” or 1-3/8” side-hinged door systems
m
anufactured by MASONITE.
1
.2.1 Door system components include: door panel(s), bifold panel(s),
door frame, hinges.
Part 2: BASIC MATERIALS
2.1 Door Panel: Palazzo
™
doors shall be fabricated using loose lay up
assembly that includes molded wood fiber facings, wood stiles, wood or
MDF rails and engineered composite wood core. Door facings are to be
bonded to stiles, rails and core forming a 3-ply structural attachment.
Water based latex primer used on door facings (stile and rails per
request) unless factory pre-finished.
2.1.1 Mounting surface for latching hardware to be reinforced with solid
internal support. Hinge preparations for 1-3/8” thick doors to be
machined for standard weight radius mortise 3-1/2” hinges and 1-3/4”
thick doors to be machined to accept 4” hinges
. Latch preparations are
to be placed in the area of solid internal supports
. Face bore(s) for
cylindrical lock and deadbolt are to be 2-1/8” diameter at 2-3/4” or
2-3/8” backset.
2.1.2 Vertical edge of door to be square, beveled both sides or lock stile
only. Edge preparation should be clearly noted when the product is
ordered.
2.2
Bifold Panel: Palazzo bifolds shall be fabricated using loose lay up
assembly that includes molded wood fiber facings with optional flush
facing on backside, wood stiles, wood or MDF rails and engineered
composite wood core. Bifold facings are to be bonded to stiles, rails and
core forming a 3-ply structural attachment.
2.3
Door Frame: Wood jambs shall be fabricated as a flat jamb with
doorstop applied or 2-piece split jamb. Hinge jamb preparations for
1-3/8” thick doors to be machined for standard weight mortise 3-1/2”
hinges and 1-3/4” thick doors to be machined to accept 4” hinges.
Strike jamb preparations are to be machined for full lip cylindrical strike
plate. Double door units shall include preparations for ball catch located
at the top of door on both door panels designed to strike into the head
jamb.
2.4
Hinges: (3) standard weight radius mortise hinges are required on
doors 7’0” height or smaller & (4) on doors greater than 7’0”.
Part 3: DELIVERY
, STORAGE & HANDLING
3.1 Delivery: Reasonable care shall be exercised during shipping and
handling in keeping with the decorative nature of product.
3.2
Storage & Protection: Store upright in a dr
y
, well ventilated build
-
ing or shelter at a constant temperature. Do not store in damp, freshly
plastered, drywall or concrete areas until materials have completely
dried. Doors should be stored at least 10’ away from any heat source to
help prevent uneven drying. Doors must be sealed with an oil-based
sealer or primer if stored for long periods.
Part 4: EXECUTION
4.1 Examination: Site verification of substrate conditions, which have
been previously completed, are acceptable for the product installation
instructions in accordance with manufacturer’
s specifications. Verify
that door frame openings are constructed plumb, true and level before
beginning installation process. Select fasteners of adequate type,
number and quality to perform the intended functions.
4.2
Installation: Remove protective packaging just prior to installation.
Installer shall be experienced in performing work required and shall be
specialized in the installation of work similar to that required for this
project. Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product
technical bulletins, product catalog installation instructions and product
packaging instructions for installation.
4.3
Finishes: See Masonite - How To Paint instructions for complete
finishing details. Various types of materials are used in the construction
of the door system; each shall be sealed in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications to protect against various environmental conditions. Make
sure to completely seal and inspect all 6-surfaces (top, hinge side,
bottom, lock side, front face and back face) with two coat minimum on
operable panel(s). Finishing and/or re-finishing must be completed
immediately after door has acclimated to the environment where it is to be
installed and
within a maximum of 7 days. A
void finishing after a rain or
damp or during periods of higher than average humidity
. Conduct
periodic inspections of all coated surfaces to insure that door
components are not exposed. Inspections should occur at least once a
year. Reseal the surface as needed.
Part 5: GENERAL PERFORMANCE
5.1 Acoustical Performance: Unit scheduled for installation in opening
requiring a specific noise control rating shall be clearly noted when
product is ordered. 1-3/8” thick Palazzo Series
®
door with engineered
composite wood core sound transmission class (STC) rating is 32.
(See acoustical performance data for unit specific acoustical information.)
Part 6: WARRANTY
6.1
Limited 5-Y
ear - Please check with manufacturer or distributor for
current warranty terms and conditions.
Wood
Hinge Stile
Engineered
Component
Construction
Raised Moulding
Optional Wood
Or MDF
Bottom Rail
Palazzo Series
®
Interior Doors
Our continuing program of product improvement makes specifications,
design and product detail subject to change without notice.
© 2006 Masonite International Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
9/06 Section 8210.1
Optional Wood Or MDF
Top Rail
Wood
Lock Stile
Molded Wood
Fiber Facings
Bellagio
®
or Capri
®
Bellagio Shown