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
manufactured 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: Masonite
®
Flush doors shall be fabricated using loose
lay up assembly that includes wood veneer or hardboard facings, wood
or MDF stiles, wood or MDF rails and corrugated cell core. Door facings
are to be bonded to stiles, rails and core forming a 3-ply structural
attachment.
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: Masonite
®
Flush bifolds shall be fabricated using
loose lay up assembly that includes wood veneer or hardboard facings,
wood or MDF stiles, wood or MDF rails and corrugated cell 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 radius mortise
3-1/2" hinges and 1-3/4” thick doors to be machined to accepts 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 dry, 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 per
form 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 and How To Stain
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. Avoid finishing after a rain or damp and 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 Flush door with wood veneer facings
and corrugated cell core sound transmission class (STC) rating is 24.
(See acoustical performance data for unit specific acoustical information.)
Part 6: WARRANTY
6.1 Limited 1-Year - Please check with manufacturer or distributor for
current warranty terms and conditions.
Optional Wood
O
r MDF
H
inge Stile
Corrugated Cell
(Hollow Core)
W
ood Veneer or
Hardboard Facings
Optional Wood
Or MDF
Bottom Rail
Flush Door Series
Hollow Core
Interior Doors
Our continuing program of product improvement makes specifications,
design and product detail subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Masonite International Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
9/07 Section 8210.1
O
ptional Wood Or MDF
T
op Rail
Optional
Wood
Or MDF
L
ock Stile
I
nternal
Support
For
Latching
Hardware