Door Sweep

Related terms

• Threshold

  The bottom member of an exterior door opening, often adjustable, that works with the door bottom and sweep to seal out water and air.

• Threshold (Floor)

  The transition member at a doorway between two flooring types or rooms.

• Double-Hung Window

  A window with two operable sashes that both slide vertically and usually tilt in for cleaning. The most common residential window in olde…

• Door Jamb

  The frame the door is mounted in — two side jambs and a head jamb. Must be plumb and square for the door to operate and seal.

• Double-Pane / Double-Glazed

  A two-pane insulated glass unit, the modern baseline for energy-efficient windows.

• Door Closer

  A device that controls a door's closing speed and ensures it latches, common on garage-to-house fire-rated doors.

• Dutch Door

  A door split horizontally so the top and bottom open independently.

• Design Pressure (DP)

  A rating of how much wind load a window can withstand. Higher DP is required in high-wind and coastal zones.