Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Aug 04, 2012 9:04 am Can someone explain and show me an example of door handling: right vs left. We're a little bit confused how builder is deciphering right handling and left handling. Thanks Re: Door handling 2Aug 04, 2012 9:28 am When you are looking at a closed door and you can see the hinge pivots which side are they on?...that which side it is handed The best way to consider doors however is to look at how they open on a plan as there are always 4 options for a door. Left into the room Right into the room Left out of the room Right out of the room Whichever one you choose can make a considerable difference to the room, particularly smaller rooms like bathrooms. See: http://www.anewhouse.com.au/?p=1713 for examples of door opening The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Door handling 3Aug 04, 2012 7:31 pm Hopefully this is simple. If you are looking at a door on a plan picture yourself standing on the side of the door where the door opens away from you. If the side where the door handle is on is the left then it is known as a 'Left Hand' door. The opposite applies for the door opening away from you with the handle on the right. Re: Door handling 4Aug 04, 2012 10:27 pm PerthBuilder Hopefully this is simple. If you are looking at a door on a plan picture yourself standing on the side of the door where the door opens away from you. If the side where the door handle is on is the left then it is known as a 'Left Hand' door. The opposite applies for the door opening away from you with the handle on the right. Thanks a lot for explanation. Felt a bit lost 'cause couldn't understand whether thd builder made a mistake or myself. Black on light wood does look good. Not sure if it will be as long lasting as a steel finish? 6 6349 I’m in a similar position except I’m after sliding 3 stacking doors. I am on a second-story apartment of which the balcony would not adequately fit any bi-fold or… 5 16147 Current door width is approx 2700, looking to have double doors fitted 820-820. What size does the frame need to be before door jamb? Thanks 0 3548 |