Put some graphite into the keyhole either by squeezing it from a tube or dusting it onto a key and then operate the lock a few times to work the graphite into the mechanism.
Schematic of exterior door lock jamb system.
Only the door no jamb hinges threshold or door hardware.
The exterior shape of the strike plate varies according to the decorative features of the door lock but this is less important to the function of the lock than the interior shape.
It supports the jamb as well as the part of the building that s over the door.
The door jamb is one of the most visible door pieces so much so that people sometimes confuse it with the frame itself.
L imits the door s opening swing it is part of the frame and the door rests on it when closed.
Exterior locks can freeze interior locks get dirty and small internal parts eventually wear out or break.
The stile that houses the locking mechanism is called the lock stile the stile attached to the hinges is called the hinge stile the top rail is located at the top of the door slab and the bottom rail is located at the bottom.
Panels are situated in between stiles and rails.
However behind the jamb and inside the wall the structural hidden part of the door frame is an important part of the door anatomy.
A key is required to open the door from the exterior side of the door.
A door whether a front door or interior door of a home is a complicated component to the home as you ll see in our various parts of a door diagrams below which includes illustrations of a door door frame hinge and knob.
The vertical components of a door slab are stiles and the horizontal components are rails.
Exterior door units also include casing brick molding astragal and weather strips and is pre hung.
Understanding door lock parts.
The strike plate is the easiest portion of the lock to change since it requires only two screws to mount it to the door frame.
On doorknobs that have a lock it is employed by a small lever or push button on the interior handle.
It s useful for any diy er to know how things around the home operate.
Parts of a door and door frame.
Each type of lock is built differently but let s take a look at the anatomy of a typical door lock usually used in homes or light commercial buildings.
The main parts of a door lock are the cylinder bolt box and strike plate.
The lock prevents the spindle of the bolting mechanism from retracting from the door frame making it impossible to open the door.
Door unit a door with a jamb hinges and is bored for door hardware.