Mortise Lock

Related terms

• Mullion

  A structural vertical (or horizontal) member dividing or joining adjacent window units.

• Low-E Coating

  A microscopically thin metallic coating on glass that reflects radiant heat while passing light, sharply improving energy performance.

• Mullion (Door)

  A removable or fixed center post between a pair of doors against which active leaves latch.

• Lite

  A glass panel within a door (e.g., 'half-lite', 'full-lite', or decorative entry lites).

• Muntin / Grille

  The narrow bars dividing a window into smaller panes (true divided lite) or simulating that look (grilles between or on the glass).

• Laminated Glass

  Two glass layers bonded to an interlayer that holds shards together when broken — used for security, sound, and impact-rated windows.

• Nailing Flange / Fin

  An integral perimeter fin on new-construction windows fastened to the sheathing and integrated with flashing for a weather-tight install.

• Jamb

  The vertical side members of a window or door frame that the unit is mounted within.