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ANATOMY OF AN ENTRY DOOR
Milgard Entry Doors make a stunning statement. Beyond the obvious, you'll find details that make all the difference. Like all composite edges that leave no exposed wood to warp or rot. Composite top and bottom rails running the full door width for strength and durability. And molded-in lite openings for superior protection from water infiltration.
1. Rectangular Transom
A small decorative window stacked above a door or window lets in additional light and adds aesthetic appeal.
2. Continuous Head
The main horizontal member that forms the top of the door frame; ours is one continuous piece for strength and good looks.
3. Top Rail
The top horizontal structural member of the entry door frame that sits above the glass or embossing. (The bottom rail sits below.) Milgard’s composite rails run the full width of the door for strength and durability.
4. Exterior Trim
The decorative moulding surrounding the door frame exterior.
5. Sidelite
A narrow, fixed frame of decorative glass beside the entry door, which serves as ornamentation and/or to allow light to pass through. Sidelites match the sight lines of the entry door and are typically mulled to it on one or both sides.
6. Lite Frame
A combination of head, jambs and sill that form the precise opening into which the sidelight fits.
7. Mullion
The part that structurally joins the entry door to the sidelite.
8. Embossed Panel
Raised "carved" panels add architectural character to an entry door.
9. Caming
Caming is the brass, zinc or patina ornamental material that bonds Milgard decorative glass components.
10. Jamb
The main vertical pieces that form the sides of the door frame and ensure a tight fit.
11. Stile
The two vertical pieces of the door panel outside of the glass or embossing. Milgard’s flush stiles offer better protection against air and water infiltration.
12. Deadbolt
Interior thumb turn deadbolt lock adds extra security.
13. Lockset
The complete lock system including lock mechanism, knobs, keys, plates, strikes and accessories. Milgard’s locksets exceed California's tough forced entry codes.
14. Door Panel
A rectangular recess framed by horizontal rails and vertical stiles.
15. Bottom Rail
The bottom horizontal structural member of the entry door frame that sits below the glass or embossing. Milgard’s composite rails run the full width of the door for strength and durability.
16. Continuous Sill
As the main horizontal member forming the bottom of the door frame, Milgard’s one-piece sill is more attractive, and spans the entire door unit for greater strength.
