DOOR HANDING

What is door ‘handing’?

‘Handing’ is the term used to describe the side of the door the hinges are on when the door is opening towards you (think of a refrigerator door). In Australia, if the hinges are on the left, it is a left handed door, and if they are on the right it is a right handed door. Australia’s a confusing exception to the rule when it comes to ‘handing’ – in most other parts of the world it seems to be the other way around.

When in doubt it is best to prepare a simple sketch and take this with you when going to purchase your door.

Tolerances

Typical double door entry showing dimensions and clearance between the doors and frame.