Head

Also called head jamb

The horizontal top member of the door frame.

The head is the top piece of the door frame, joining the two jambs. It sets the height of the opening and the door is fitted to it with a small gap all around.

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Dutch door, from inside

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French doors, from inside

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Two-panel door, from inside

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Sliding glass door, from inside

JambThe vertical side members of the door frame.
CasingThe molding that frames the door opening on the finished wall.
ThresholdThe strip across the floor at the bottom of the doorway.

Head

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