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The material and/or area a door is hung or hinged to ( see diagram below)
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The metal or wood frame that an entrance door swings.
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The top and sides of the door to include the wall framing as well as the actual door frame and trim.
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Wood casing surrounding a door. Door opens and closes into this jamb.
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the members surrounding a door, especially those on each side and above the door (usually the jamb receives the hinges and latch striker plate)
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The part of a door frame that surrounds and contacts the edges of the stiles and the top rail of a door.
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Framework surrounding a door opening. Also called a doorpost.
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The upper horizontal and the two vertical frame members that house the door panel. Jambs may be classified as head or side jambs.
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