How To Assess An External Door’S Handedness?

To determine the handing of your door, stand outside the door and face it. If the hinges are on the left hand side of the door frame, you need a left-handed door set. If the hinges are on the right hand side, you need a right-handed door set. Vanessa Reagle demonstrates how to determine the swing and handing of an exterior door. When replacing an existing door, stand sideways in the opening, facing the jamb where the door latches, with your back to the hinges.

Specifying handing is necessary when configuring a door unit. Brian Young explains how to determine your door’s handing. The simplest way to determine door handedness is to open the door all the way and stand in the jamb with your back against the hinges. Whichever hand is closest to the doorknob determines the handedness of the door.

When replacing parts like door sills and astragals, it is crucial to know whether a door is a right-handed or left-handed door, along with whether it’s an inswing or outswing door. For our astragal systems, handing is done. Ordering the correct door means knowing if the door is an inswing or outswing, along with whether it’s right-handed or left-handed.

Determining the Handing and Swing of your new door is an important step in the ordering process. A chart and diagram outlining the easiest way to determine the Handing you need and the difference can help you make informed decisions about your door hardware needs.