hinge jamb
hinge jamb
hinge jamb
The doorjamb to which hinges are attached.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
References in periodicals archive
Screws are better for securing the
hinge jamb because nails can work loose.
Hold a level against the
hinge jamb and adjust the door and frame until the jamb is plumb.
When you're trying to find out the swing direction of a door, pretend you're straddling the doorway with your back to the
hinge jamb. If the door opens to your right, it's a right-hand swing--to the left, it's a left-hand swing.
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