A molding attached to the edge of one of a pair of double doors, which serves to prevent them from swinging past one another when closed.
n. a molding attached to the face of the active leaf of a pair of doors and overlapping the inactive leaf
When two doors are installed in a double-hung installation, the vertical profile that divides the two doors, providing a weather seal a place for the strike for the operable door. The astragal is attached to the fixed door.
A semi-circular molding, cut or formed from the building surface, often decorated with a bead-and-reel motif.
A narrow moulding, semi-circular in profile, sometimes carved. It is used particularly for glazing bars and the closing edges of doors. [ picture
Weather-stripping added to bottom section of the door to seal the opening along the floor.
A small convex moulding that may look like a reed if found in vertical rows.
Small, semicircular beading or MOULDING used on the glazing bars or glass-cabinet doors.
Flat vertical trim molding attached to one twin door leaf that other door leaf closes against.
A moulding, or similar material, attached to one side of a pair of side by side doors where the other door will close against.
Neoprene or vinyl weather-stripping added to the bottom bar to seal opening along the floor or to protect a finished surface.
Vertical member attached to the inactive door of a pair that seals them where the two lock stiles meet.
a narrow half-round molding; also a projecting strip on the edge of a folding door
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
a profile used as a moulding which has a semi circular surface and one or three flat sides
Protective bumper attached to the bottom bar that seals to the floor or counter.
member or combination of members applied to one or both doors of a pair at their meeting edges. The astragal closes the clearance gap for the purpose of either providing a weather seal, minimising the passage of light between the doors or retarding the passage of smoke or flame during a fire.
A molding attached to the leading edge of one leaf of a pair of doors for sealing against the passage of weather and light between the doors. Generally equipped with a vertical locking device, such as throw bolts.
A T-shaped Molded strip that is applied to the stile of the inactive door in a double door set. Its function is to receive the active door and form a weather seal. Flush bolts are secured within this astragal top and bottom.
a vertical member used on a French patio door to seal one door to the other. Applied to inactive panel, and can be unlatched at top and bottom, allowing both panels to open.
the French Talon and the Italian tondino are nearly the same - a small semi-circular moulding encircling a column.
This moulding includes two different types, a T-Astragal and a Flat Astragal. The "T" is attached to one of a pair of doors, which in classic Greek architecture was a bead around a column below the cap, is used for decorative purposes.
A small moulding of rounded, convex section. Back
Molding with a semicircular profile
a small round moulding which encircles the top or bottom of a column. Often separates the column shaft from the capital.
A thin convex decorative molding, often found on Classical entablatures, and usually decorated with a continuous row of beadlike circles.
A molding. A simple convex, semicircle molding.
A vertical strip attached to the opening edge of one door in a pair, forming a jamb for the other door to close into.
A molding with a symmetrical, tapered profile used to create panels and for horizontal banding in cornice, wainscoting and pilaster assemblies. See profiles 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, & 2-5.
A small semi-circular moulding in architecture and in furniture, a term often applied to the glazing bars of cabinets and bookcases. Astragals are sometimes in brass.
A molding which is attached to one of a pair of swinging doors against which the other door strikes.
A molding or strip whose purpose is to cover or close the gap between the edges of a pair of doors. Some types overlap, others meet at the center line of the gap. (See Coordinator.)
The center member of a double door, which is attached to the fixed or inactive door panel.
A closure between the two leaves of a double swing door or double slide door.
A molding applied to the common edge of a pair of doors or sash in a jamb. The astragal covers the space between each door/sash and provides a stop for each leaf to close against the other.
A series of components that closes the gap between a pair of doors. Used to provide a weather seal, minimize light passing between the pair or slow the progress of fire. Components may overlap or meet along the centerline.
A convex moulding mainly used to overlap the joining of double doors in secretaries, cupboards and bookcases. Also used as the framework for glazing such doors. Earlier and better quality furniture would be glazed by individual small panes of glass making up a complete window, later and more cost conscious furniture would have the glazing bars applied over a single large pane of glass.
The component that closes the gap between a pair of doors. Used to provide a door stop, on exterior usage also has a weather seal.
Also know as Bottom Weatherstrip. This piece of material helps protect the bottom of the door from the elements.
A vertical molding attached to one door of a pair (at their meeting edges) thus sealing them when shut. The astragal closes the clearance gap.
A metal or wood extension (strip) positioned between the two Panels of a Double Door. The Astragal is attached to the side (stile) of the Fixed Panel and is often equipped with weather-stripping on the inside face where the active panel meets the extension. The astragal serves as a door stop for the active panel and as a weather seal.
Small, semi-circular molding applied to the glazing bars on cabinets and bookcases.
A moulding applied to one stile of a French Door, Sliding French Door or French Casement window unit which the other door panel or window sash strikes. Usually head and footbolt devices will be found on the astragal side.
A narrow convex molding often having the form of beading. Simple T-shaped astragals are common on French doors.
Center post between two swinging doors.
The post-type fitting on the latch-side edge of one of a set of paired or double doors, which covers the margin between doors when they are closed, and which houses or contains the weatherstrip.
Astragal is the name of the weather-stripping that runs along the bottom of the garage door, stopping any drafts or rain from entering the garage.
Molding on top of base or column.
Molding which resembles a string of beads and is usually attached to one of a pair of door, which closes on the other. The molding covers the space between the closed doors to provide a weather seal.
An astragal is molding profile composed of a half round surface surrounded by two flat plains (fillets). An astragal is sometimes referred to as a miniature torus. It can be an architectural element used at the top or base of a column, but is also employed as a framing device on furniture and woodwork.