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Matching Jambs:  Jambs will either be Mahogany, Andean or Oak depending on the specie of door ordered.  Ideal for staining when matching the jambs to the door unit.  Our standard jambs are 4-9/16 for 2x4 walls. (When ordering, be sure of your stud dimensions.)
 
Builder Jambs: Jambs are FJ (finger jointed) unpainted jambs.  Ideal for cost cutting when the customer desires to paint their jamb opposed to staining to match the door.  Our standard jambs are 4-9/16 for 2x4 walls. (When ordering, be sure of your stud dimensions.)

Finger Jointed: This is a manufacturing process of splicing short pieces of wood into  larger contiguous pieces.  Some people feel it is “cheap” but the process provides two important benefits.  The process fully utilizes all the yield of a lumber mill and creates a piece of wood that is nearly impervious to warp and twist.  Because multiple pieces of wood are spliced together, the wood does not have long running grains of wood which gives the wood elasticity and encourages it to move.
 
Door Jambs: These are the components from which the door frame is fabricated.

Standard Hinges: Typically a brass plated hinge. These hinges are durable and suitable for most all applications.

Solid Brass Hinges: The ultimate hinge as brass is less likely to corrode.  The finish remains brass even if the hinge's lacquer coat is scratched and tarnished.

Standard Sill: This is a bronze or dark brown finish.  This sill is preferred by most builders and homeowners alike. The dark brown finish is less likely to make dirt and wear apparent. 

Brass Finish Sill: This sill is anodized with a brass color finish.  It is not solid brass, but has that classic golden brass color that some consumers prefer.

Glazing: Door Lites: The glass opening in a door or side lite

Brass Caming: This is a brass (golden) finished sticking that runs in decorative patterns in door lites. 

Patina Caming: This is a dark grey or blackish finished sticking that creates decorative patterns in door lites.

TDL - True Divided Lite