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Diagram - Entrance door exterior

anatomy of an entrance door
Whether you are looking at a steel, fiberglass or wooden door, the basic parts and terms used have a long historical foundation that goes back hundreds of years.

When discussing entrance door parts, this image will help ensure that you and whomever you are talking to are on the same page when identifying specific components of an entrance door.

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