Handing

Related terms

• Hinge (Door)

  The pivoting hardware carrying the door's weight; ball-bearing hinges are specified for heavy or high-use doors.

• Handleset

  The combined exterior grip/handle and (often) deadbolt assembly on an entry door, a major curb-appeal hardware element.

• Glazing

  The glass component of a window and the process of installing it. 'Single/double/triple glazing' refers to the number of glass panes.

• Head

  The horizontal top member of a window or door frame, below the structural header.

• Garden Window

  A small projecting box window, often over a kitchen sink, with glass on multiple sides and a shelf for plants.

• Hollow-Core Door

  A lightweight interior door with a cardboard-honeycomb core. The economical standard for interior passage doors; poor sound control.

• Garage Door

  A large sectional or one-piece door closing the garage opening, typically with a powered opener. A major exterior weather and security el…

• Hopper Window

  A window hinged at the bottom that tilts inward from the top. Common in basements for ventilation and egress in some configurations.