METHODOLOGY / PROCEDURE OF WOODEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR SHUTTER FIXING

WORK METHODOLOGY / PROCEDURE OF

FIXING OF WOODEN DOOR FRAME AND DOOR SHUTTER

 

a.    STORAGE OF DOOR FRAMES AND SHUTTERS:

  

Ø  All checked and passed wooden frames and shutters shall be stored in a dry and clean covered space away from any infestation and dampness.

Ø  The storage shall preferably be in well ventilated dry rooms.

Ø  The frames shall be stacked one over the other in vertical stacks with cross battens at regular distances to keep the stack vertical and straight up to limit height

Ø  These cross battens should be of uniform thickness and placed vertically one over the other.

Ø  The door shutters shall be stacked in the form of clean vertical stacks one over the other and at least 8 cm above ground on pallets or suitable beams or rafters.

Ø  The shutter stack shall rest on hard and level ground

 

b.    FIXING OF WOODEN DOOR FRAME;

Ø  Fixing wooden door frame shall be started before plaster work.

Ø  The door opening shall be provided in masonry wall during constructing of wall (i.e. RCC wall and Masonry wall) as shown in the architectural drawing.

Ø  After ending the curing period of masonry walls, fixing of the door frame shall be started.

Ø  Wooden door frames shall be made by carpenter as predetermined size and provided to the construction site to fix.

Ø  Wooden door frames shall be fixed by a skilled mason/carpenter.

Ø  Before fixing frames tar paint or approved paint shall be coated on unexposed sides of the frames and bottom 30mm shall be coated around the frame which will be embedded into tile work. The coating of tar paint will be applied by carpenter / painter only.

Ø  Application of tar coat shall be checked before fixing.

Ø  3 numbers of screw/anchor fastener shall be fixed on a side of door frame for fixing of frames with RCC wall or masonry wall. For both side of a door frame will need 6 numbers of screws or as specified in drawing or advised by consultant/architect.

Ø  If required pull out test shall be conducted on anchors.

Ø  Each door frame shall be provided with three screw/anchor fastener on either side- one at the top, one at the bottom (30 cm away from the top and bottom edge) and one in the middle and as per design/consultant requirement.

Ø  Wall opening shall be done during making masonry wall for fixing door frame.

Ø  Door frame shall be segregated as per size and will be kept near the location where to be fixed.

Ø  After line and level marking door frame shall be fixed in provided openings as per drawing.

 

Ø  Top level marking shall be done to keep the top level of all doors same. So a reference mark will be fixed and the level to all doors will be transferred with the help of water-level pipe or Auto level.

Ø  Aligning of door frame with wall shall be done and plaster surface & door frame shall be in the same level.

Ø  Tiles surface and door frame shall be in the same level in location where tiles fix on the wall or as recommended by client or architect.

Ø  Door frame shall be truly vertical with the help of plumb-bob.

Ø  Before permanently fixing the door with concrete surface or masonry surface, the alignment and top-level of the door frame shall be checked.

Ø  After final fixing and checking, the gap all around door frame shall be filled with cement mortar or approved foam (as per client recommendation) to bond with the RCC wall or masonry wall.

Ø  After the plaster and grouting have dried, all the marks of cement shall be removed and the frames cleaned.

Ø  Middle screw shall be provided at band beam of block work if provided.

 

c. FIXING OF WOODEN DOOR SHUTTER;

 

Before installation it shall be determined that all materials, i.e the shutters, hardwares, etc., are at site and of the correct size and quality and as per specification.

Ø  Each doors and frames tagged with sticker with door number and location.

Ø  Check the tagged each doors and locate as per the approved shop drawing and door schedule.

Ø  Verify opening dimension and angles and levels from finish floor line reference to ensure that frames fit the openings. Align and fit the door in frame to each desired location and elevation.

Ø  The door shutters shall be adjusted and fixed with two screws on each hinge (blank fitting) before finishing of flooring works or necessary supporting shall be carried out as per frames need.

Ø  During installation the shutters shall be carefully lifted, carried and fixed. 

Ø  Any transit defects or storage defects in a shutter should be rectified.

Ø  The Door shutters shall be fixed to the frames with approved size of hinges by using suitable wood-screws or as recommended by client or Consultant.

Ø   The hinges shall be fixed one at the Centre and the other two at 250 mm each from the top and bottom of the shutter or as recommended by client or Consultant /as per drawing.

Ø  The screw shall be driven tight fit and straight.

Checking after Fixing-

Ø  The door shutters shall be checked again after fixing for proper location, alignment and swinging.

Ø  Any rectification necessary shall be done.

Ø  Closing and opening, free movement without any kind of resistance will be assured.

Installation of Fixtures –

Ø  The shutters shall then be fixed with locks, tower bolts, handles and other fixtures like floor stoppers and aldrops as required.

Ø  The manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed for fixing of hardware.

Ø  The shutters shall be fixed with name plates, vision panels, louvres, etc. if required.

Ø  After all the fixtures have been fitted the shutter shall be tried for proper closure, handling and movement and shall then be prepared for painting or finishing.

Ø  Protect door as recommended by manufacturer to ensure that wood doors are without damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.

Reference Documents

 

Sr.No	Document No	Title
1	IS 4913:1968	Selection, Installation and Maintenances of Timber Doors & Windows
2	IS 11215 (1991)	Moisture content of timber and timber products
3	IS 4020 -1 to 16:	Test for Door Shutters
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