Glossary of door terms used in New Zealand. Glossary of Door-Related Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W A Acoustic Door A door assembly specifically engineered to reduce the transmission of sound between rooms, typically combining a dense solid core with perimeter compression seals and drop-seals. Acoustic door datasheets can be found at www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz/acoustic-doors . Active Door In a pair of doors, the leaf that is regularly opened and closed for everyday use; the other leaf (the passive door) normally stays closed and is secured with flush bolts. Aluminium Architrave An aluminium jamb/frame system that forms the finished edge around a door or cavity slider opening, used in place of a timber architrave trim. Usually is clear-anodized or powder-coated in a range of colors to match interior design palette. Anti-Ligature (Hardware) Specialised door and hardware detailing — such as sloped or curved fittings, specialty hinges, and the elimination of projecting handles or rails — designed to remove potential anchor points for self-harm in mental health and secure care facilities. Examples are found at www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz/mental-health-products . Aperture 1) The rough opening, hole, door trim, or structural space in a wall where a door frame and door are installed, or alternatively, 2) A cutout within the door leaf designed to hold a window or glass insert (vision panel). Architrave The decorative timber trim or moulding around a door opening covering the gap between the jamb and the wall surface. Its key functions are: • Hide gaps: conceal the rough joint, gaps, and plaster edges where the door lining meets the wall. • Provide a neat finish: Creates a clean, framed transition that links the doorway to the room's overall design. • Protect walls: Shields the fragile edge of the plaster or drywall from bumps, daks, and daily wear. Astragal A moulded strip, sometimes combined with weatherstripping, fitted to cover the seam between two doors in a pair, closing the gap where the leaves meet. Its key function is to seal gaps: blocking drafts, light, moisture, dust, smoke, fire, and sound from leaking through the center seam of double doors. Automatic Drop Seal A retractable bottom seal which drops down automatically to tightly close the gap between the bottom of the door and the floor when the door is shut. Back to Top B Backset The horizontal distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the bore hole for the lock or handle — needed to order correctly matched hardware. Ball Bearing Hinge A hinge with a ball-bearing race between the knuckles, used on heavier doors or fire doors for smoother, quieter, longer-lasting operation. Often specified where NZS 4211 hardware performance grading applies. Barn Door / Sliding Door (Track-mounted) A door that hangs from an exposed overhead track and slides across the wall face, rather than into a cavity. Popular as a feature option in renovations. Barn-Style Door A door designed to emulate the look of a traditional barn door, usually featuring exposed plank or ledge detailing. Typically mounted on an exposed barn-style slider track, though barn-style doors can also be hinged rather than sliding. Available as a single door or as a pair. Beading Small decorative timber mouldings used to hold and frame a panel or a pane of glass within a door. Bespoke Door A door manufactured to a non-standard size or custom design to fit a specific opening, as opposed to a standard stock-size door. Bifold Door A door made of two or more hinged panels that fold back on themselves, used where saving swing space is important. Also referred to as a Reduced-Swing door and commonly utilised in healthcare settings where a wider door opening is required for wheelchair access without necessitating extra door swing space. Bi-Parting Cavity Slider A cavity slider configuration where two doors slide away from each other into separate wall cavities on either side of a single wide opening, meeting in the middle when closed. Bi-Parting Double Stacking (Cavity Slider) A cavity slider configuration using four door leaves in total, with two doors stacking into the wall cavity on each side of the opening. Bore Hole The hole drilled through a door's face to install cylindrical lever or knob hardware. Bow Refers to a warped or curved door panel or frame/jamb. Caused either by manufacturing defect or, more commonly, by incorrect storage and handling resulting in uneven absorption or release of moisture as a result of exposure to high humidity or temperature differences between the inside and outside of the door (known as thermal bowing), or leaning leaf against a wall for an extended period before hanging. BPIR (Building Product Information Requirements) Mandatory documentation under New Zealand building regulations that building product suppliers must provide, covering evidence of testing, product specifications, and installation and maintenance requirements — intended to give more certainty in the building consent process. Butt Hinge The standard hinge type used on the majority of interior doors, consisting of two metal leaves joined by a pin, with one leaf fixed to the door edge and the other to the jamb. Back to Top C Cavity Slider A door that slides into a purpose-built cavity within the wall frame, disappearing from view when open — sometimes referred to internationally as a pocket door. Widely used in NZ homes as a space-saving alternative to a hinged door. CavZero Hallmark's signature concealed-jamb cavity slider system, eliminating visible architraves to create a flush plasterboard return around the opening. Allows the door leaf to be removed or adjusted without removing wall trim or repainting — see www.cavityslider.co.nz/track-systems . Centre Stile A vertical piece of wood or framing material that runs down the middle of a door. Classic Collection Hallmark's standard door range, comprising flush panel doors, flush doors with glass vision panels, and various routed/grooved designs. See www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz/finishing-classic . Clear Opening Width The actual usable width of a doorway when the door is fully open, measured between the face of the door and the door stop — a key figure for accessibility compliance and furniture or appliance clearance. Concealed / Flush Jamb A door jamb design that removes the need for a visible architrave, leaving a flush plasterboard return around the opening for a seamless, minimalist look. Core Describes what's inside a door leaf between its outer faces — ranges from lightweight hollow/cellular core through to solid core, affecting weight, sound insulation, and fire performance. The four main types using in NZ are 1. Solid MDF Core - a solid MDF Core is used in standard PQ doors providing strength, rigidity, and thermal & acoustic qualities without the additional weight of particleboard core, 2. Solid Particleboard Core - a robust dense core with greater acoustic qualities, the Hallmark solid particle board door is widely used in high-end doors and doors with vision panels, 3. Polystyrene Core (Poly Core) - a lighter weight door than solid core, still with good strength and thermal & acoustic qualities. These are a cost-effective alternative to Solid Core, 4. Hollow Core (Honeycomb Core) - The most common core for residential doors, this is a honeycomb board cell and is lightweight. Hallmark use a thicker and more compact honey comb core than others providing extra rigidity and stability. See www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz/doors for more information. Cylinder (Lock Cylinder) The part of a lock that accepts the key and operates the locking mechanism; can usually be re-keyed or replaced independently of the rest of the lockset. Cylindrical Lock A lock mechanism installed through a bore hole drilled in the door's face, as opposed to a mortice lock, which requires a pocket cut into the door's edge — the standard lock type for most NZ passage and privacy sets. Back to Top D Deadlock A key-operated lock with no latch action. Unlike spring-loaded latches a deadlock does not retract automatically when you close the door. You must deliberately retract the bolt using a key or thumb-turn every time you lock or unlock it. Distressing (Wood) A finishing technique that deliberately ages or textures timber to give it a worn, characterful appearance — popular on rustic or farmhouse-style interior doors. Door Closer A hydraulic or spring-operated device fitted to a door to control its closing speed and force. Required on many fire doors under the NZ Building Code (Clause C/AS1 or C/VM2) to ensure self-closing. Each door company will have its an approved hardware list listing door closers approved for their specific brand of door. For Europa and Futura fire doors these are found at www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz/fire-doors . Door Handing (LH / RH) The convention used to describe which way a door swings and which side the hinges are on. The terms Handing and Hanging are both commonly used, however are easily confused. Hand ing generally refers to which side the hand le is on, and hang ing generally refers to which side the door hang s on its hinges . For both, stand facing a closed door on the side that the door would open towards you. If the handle is on the right that is a right-hand door (which means it is also left hung door), and if the handle is on the left that is a left-hand door (which means it is also a right hung door). Door Leaf The swinging (or sliding) part of the doorset, as distinct from the frame/jamb it hangs within. A door leaf is commonly comprised of a frame (usually pine), a core material, and a skin (usually MDF). A single door has one leaf and a pair, or double (door pares) doorset, has two leaves. Door Pairs Two matching doors installed side by side in a single wide opening, together forming a double-width doorway. Typically one leaf acts as the primary (active) door that opens and closes regularly, while the other acts as the secondary (passive) door which is usually kept bolted or stationary until a wider opening is needed. Where the two door leaves come together is called the meeting stile. Door Schedule A table used in NZ building plans and specifications listing every door in a project, along with its size, type, fire rating, hardware set, and handing — used by builders, joiners, and hardware suppliers to order correctly. Doorset The complete door system, including leaf, jamb/lining, glazing (vision panels), seals, hinges and hardware. In contrast, a 'door' generally refers to just the leaf, with individual elements then combined and installed on site. Door Shoe / Door Sweep A strip fitted to the bottom edge of a door to reduce draughts and light gaps underneath it. Door Slab An alternative term for a door leaf. The leaf is on its own, supplied without a jamb, hinges, or hardware fitted — as distinct from a pre-hung door unit. Door Stop 1) A small projecting fitting (wall-, floor-, or hinge-mounted) that prevents a door or its handle from damaging a wall. 2) Also used to describe the raised section of a door jamb/lining that the door closes against (see “Stop”). Double Acting Door A door hinged (typically on spring or double-action hinges) so it can swing open in both directions — sometimes seen on busy internal doorways such as commercial kitchens. Double Stacking (Cavity Slider) A cavity slider configuration where two parallel door leaves slide into the same side of a wall cavity, stacking behind each other to maximise the usable opening width. Draught Excluder / Seal A strip fitted to the base or perimeter of a door to reduce draughts and heat loss — increasingly common in NZ due to Healthy Homes Standards focus on warmth and ventilation. Dutch Door A door split horizontally into two independently operable halves, allowing the top half to be opened while the bottom stays closed — a traditional style occasionally used on laundries, playrooms, or stable-style entries. Back to Top E E-Core High-performance solid core technology using compressed vermiculite used in advanced fire-rated doors — see also Vermiculite Core. Hallmark Group is the exclusive licensee of e-Core in New Zealand. Engineered Door A door made from composite materials rather than solid timber, offering better stability against variable humidity and temperature. Solid wood expands, contracts, and warps easily with changes in humidity and temperature, however the cross-laminated structure of an engineered door distributes stress evenly, making it much more resistant to twisting, bowing, or cracking Entrance Set (Entry Set) A hardware set for an entry door combining a lever handle or knob with a keyed lock, typically including both interior and exterior furniture. Escutcheon A small plate, often decorative, fitted around a keyhole or cylinder to protect the door surface and tidy the appearance of the lock. Back to Top F Face Veneer A thin outer layer of decorative timber (such as oak, walnut, or ash) bonded to the surface of a door leaf or panel, giving the appearance of solid timber at a lower cost and with better dimensional stability. With the veneer layer being less than 1mm thick, veneered panel is an incredibly efficient way to utilise wood, with 1m3 of timber producing close to 1000m2 of veneer. Finger Plate Also known as a Push Plate, is a protective plate (metal, timber, or plastic) fixed to a door near the handle to prevent finger marks and wear from repeated pushing — common in kitchens, laundries, and high-traffic commercial doors. Fire Door A door assembly (leaf, frame, hardware, and seals) rated to resist fire spread for a specified period. Imported door products are often labelled using the FD30/FD60 system (30 or 60 minutes of fire resistance), while the NZ Building Code expresses fire resistance ratings in its own notation (e.g. -/30/- or -/60/-) under Clause C/AS1 or C/VM2. Each figure corresponds to structural adequacy, integrity, and insulation respectively (see individual entries). Fire doors must be fitted with compliant self-closers and intumescent/smoke seals, and are required in multi-unit dwellings, escape routes, and commercial buildings. See explanatory video at https://youtu.be/K02NJNTBrtU?si=YZQHR5d3sPmazbSX . Flat Panel A door panel that sits flush with the surrounding stiles and rails, without any raised, bevelled, or profiled detailing. Flush Bolt A bolt fitted into the top and/or bottom edge of the inactive leaf of a door pair, sitting flush with the door's face or edge when retracted, used to hold that leaf securely closed. Flush Ceiling Height / Full-Height (Cavity Slider) A cavity slider installation where the track is mounted level with the ceiling line, allowing the door to run from floor to ceiling without a header wall above it. Flush Door A door with flat, smooth faces on both sides. Without grooves, raised features or window vision panels (glazing). French Doors Hinged doors with glass panes extending most or all of its length, usually used to connect interior living spaces or to open onto a deck/patio. Frieze Rail / Intermediate Rail A horizontal rail that sits between the vertical outer edges (stiles) acting as a divider to separate upper sections (which may feature glass lights or smaller decorative panels) from larger or solid timber panels below. FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) An international certification confirming that the timber used has come from a responsibly managed forest. Back to Top G Glazed Door / Glazing A door incorporating one or more panes of glass (also referred to as vision panels). Glazing used in fire-rated doors must adhere to strict fire safety standards and be approved for use in doors of a specific rating. Hallmark door datasheets describe the glazing that can be used for fire door ratings at www.hallmarkgroup.co.nz/datasheet . Global GreenTag An independent, third-party sustainability certification scheme that assesses building products, including doors, against environmental and health criteria; certified products can contribute towards Green Star ratings. Hallmark Group is New Zealand's only door manufacturer to attain GreenTag GreenRate certification. Back to Top H H1 Thermal Doors H1 Thermal Doors are engineered to comply with the Clause H1 (Energy Efficiency) requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). H1/AS1 relates to all housing and buildings up to 300m2, and H1/AS2 relates to buildings larger than 300m2. The required thermal resistance rating, or R-Value, for thermal envelope doors varies depending on where you are in the country. H3.2 Treated Timber Timber treated to Hazard Class 3.2, commonly used in NZ for door jambs and framing exposed to damp conditions, providing resistance to fungal decay and insect attack. Hardware Finish The surface finish applied to hinges, handles, and locks — common options in NZ include satin chrome, brushed nickel, and matt black, the last of which has become a popular contemporary choice. Hardware Prep (Cavity Slider) Factory routing of a cavity slider door slab to precisely fit a specified lockset or flush pull, carried out before the door leaves the factory. Head (Head Jamb) The horizontal top member of a door frame/lining, spanning between the two side jambs. Hollow Core Door An interior door with a lightweight honeycomb or cardboard-cell core between thin timber or MDF skins — sometimes called a “standard core” door overseas. The standard economical choice for interior doors in NZ new-builds. HPL (High-Pressure Laminate) A tough, impact- and moisture-resistant surface material formed by bonding layers of resin-impregnated paper under high heat and pressure — used as a durable door facing in schools, hospitals, and other high-traffic commercial settings. Back to Top I Inlay A decorative strip or pattern embedded flush into the face of a door, typically in a contrasting veneer or material to the rest of the door. Insert Similar to an inlay, but usually slightly proud of the door face rather than sitting flush with it. Insulation (Fire Rating) One of the three components of a fire resistance rating, alongside structural adequacy and integrity, measuring how long a closed fire door assembly limits the rise in temperature on the non-fire side to a safe level. Integrity (Fire Rating) A component of a fire resistance rating measuring how long a closed door assembly prevents flames and hot gases from passing through gaps to the other side. Intumescent Sheet / Mastic A heat-reactive material, supplied as a sheet or paste rather than a strip, used to seal gaps around locks, hinges, or other hardware cut-outs in a fire door so they don't compromise its fire performance. Intumescent Strip A heat-reactive strip fitted into the edge of a fire door (or its frame) that expands rapidly when exposed to heat, sealing the gap to block the passage of smoke and flame. Ironmongery The traditional trade term (still widely used in NZ specifications) for all door hardware — hinges, locks, handles, closers, and stops. Back to Top J Jamb (Door Jamb) The vertical side member of a door frame/lining that the door hinges to and closes against. Jamb Liner An adjustable timber lining fitted within a door opening to suit varying wall thicknesses (e.g. differing GIB or plaster thicknesses), common where cavity sliders or wider walls are used. Jexis Opener (Cavity Slider) Hallmark's hidden, spring-loaded push-to-release mechanism fitted in the rear pocket of a cavity slider. A gentle tap on the edge of a fully concealed door triggers the spring, popping the door out of the wall so it can be grasped and closed — see also Push-to-Open Latch (Cavity Slider). Back to Top K Kickplate A metal or laminate plate fixed to the bottom of a door to protect it from scuffs and kicks, often used in commercial or high-traffic settings. Knob Closure A door handle style operated by twisting a round knob, as opposed to a lever handle. Less common than lever handles on modern NZ interior doors but still used for a traditional or period look. Back to Top L Latch The spring-loaded mechanism inside a door that engages with the strike plate to hold the door closed when the handle is operated. Latch Pack A hardware kit bundling together everything needed to hang and operate a door — typically hinges, a handle set, and a latch mechanism — sold as a single retail package. Ledge Door / Batten Door A door built from vertical timber boards (“battens”) fixed together with horizontal or diagonal ledges, rather than a framed stile-and-rail construction. A traditional, rustic style still seen in older NZ villas, cottages, and baches. Lever Handle The most common interior door handle style in NZ homes, mounted on a rose or backplate and operated by pushing down. Light An individual pane of glass within a door — for example, a “two-light” door has two separate glazed panels. Sometimes spelled “lite” in North American usage. Lippings Solid timber edging strips applied to the vertical edges of a door, allowing the door to be trimmed slightly to fit an opening without exposing the internal core, and enabling edges to be rebated to form a pair. Louvre Door A door with angled slats (fixed or adjustable) instead of a solid panel, used to allow airflow — common on hot water cupboards, pantries, and wardrobes. Back to Top M Margin / Gap The clearance left between the edge of a door and its frame. NZ practice typically allows around 2–3mm per side to allow for finishes and seasonal movement — without which the door may bind or perform poorly. Masterspec New Zealand's widely used architectural specification system; many door manufacturers, including Hallmark, are Masterspec partners, making their technical product files and CAD/BIM drawings available to architects and specifiers to reference in project documentation. Milano A Hallmark styled collection of contemporary interior doors featuring distinctive geometric or decorative detailing. Mortice Lock A lock body recessed (“mortised”) into the edge of the door leaf, as opposed to a cylinder lock fitted through a bore hole; often used for higher-security applications. Spelled “mortise lock” in North America. Mortise & Tenon Joinery A traditional joinery method for joining timber door components, where a projecting tenon on one piece fits into a matching mortise (pocket) cut into another — used in solid timber panelled door construction. Mullion A vertical bar dividing and framing separate panes of glass, or separating a door from an adjoining sidelight, within a single frame. Multi-Cell Aluminium Extrusions (Cavity Slider) Aluminium framing components manufactured with one or more internal hollow cells, used to increase the rigidity of a cavity slider's wall framing and resist twisting over tall openings. Muntin A slim vertical (or horizontal) bar dividing a single glazed opening into smaller panes — distinct from a mullion, which separates entirely separate framed units such as a door and sidelight. Back to Top N No Closing Jamb (Cavity Slider) A cavity slider installation style where the door closes directly against a flat, finished wall line rather than into a recessed vertical frame channel — a minimalist alternative to a conventional closing jamb. NZS 4211 The New Zealand Standard specifying performance requirements and test methods for door hardware (durability, security, and weathertightness grading), frequently referenced in specifications and product datasheets. Back to Top O Oversized / Overheight Doors Doors manufactured outside standard NZ stock sizes — typically ranging up to around 2400–2700mm high — that require reinforced internal framing to remain stable at the larger leaf size. Back to Top P Panel A section of a door (usually timber or MDF) sitting proud of or recessed below the surrounding stiles and rails, giving a panelled door its depth and detailing. Panel Door A door built from a solid timber (or MDF) frame with recessed panels, as opposed to a flush door — common in villa/bungalow-style renovations and higher-end new builds. Particleboard Core A dense door core material made from compressed wood chips bonded with resin, offering good stability and impact resistance as an alternative to a hollow honeycomb core. Passive Door In a pair of doors, the leaf that normally stays closed and is secured (often via flush bolts), while the active door is used for everyday access. Pivot Door A door that swings on a pivot hinge set at the top and bottom of the leaf rather than on side-mounted butt hinges, often used for a heavier or architectural feature door. Pocket Door System An international term for a sliding door that disappears completely into a cavity within the wall when open — see Cavity Slider, the term more commonly used in NZ. Polystyrene Core (Poly Core) A door core insulated with expanded polystyrene foam, chosen to improve thermal performance without the added weight of a solid core door. Pre-Finished Door A door supplied complete with its final factory-applied finish (paint, lacquer, or stain), ready to install with no further site finishing required. Pre-hung Door A door leaf supplied already fitted into its jamb/lining with hinges attached, ready for installation into the rough opening — saves on-site fitting time. Primed Door A door supplied with a factory-applied primer/undercoat, ready for a site-applied topcoat of paint. Protruding Opening (Cavity Slider) An installation setup where the door leaf is deliberately prevented from sliding fully into the wall cavity, leaving a section (commonly around 100mm) exposed so a surface-mounted handle remains accessible. Push-to-Open Latch (Cavity Slider) A spring-loaded latch mechanism fitted inside the cavity pocket that releases a fully concealed door with a gentle push, popping it out slightly so it can be grasped and slid open. Back to Top Q Quarter Cut A veneer-cutting method where timber is sliced at a 90-degree angle to the log's growth rings, producing a straight, uniform grain pattern prized for a clean, contemporary look. Back to Top R Radius Hinge / Square Hinge Hinge corner styles matched to the door and jamb they're fitted to — square hinges have sharp right-angle corners, while radius hinges have rounded corners to suit doors or jambs machined with a curved edge profile. Rail A horizontal timber member of a panelled door's frame (top rail, middle/lock rail, bottom rail). Rebate A recessed step machined into a door jamb (or into the door edge itself) that the door leaf closes against to seal the opening. The process of cutting this step is known as rebating — see also Rebated Door (Pair Maker). Also spelled “rabbet” in North American usage. Rebated Door (Pair Maker) A pair of doors machined with matching overlapping rebates along their meeting edges, creating a tight seal where they meet — the “pair maker” is the timber moulding profile used to form this overlap. Reveal The exposed area of wall thickness within a door (or window) opening, between the jamb/lining and the wall surface, later covered by the architrave. Right Angle / Corner Meeting (Cavity Slider) A layout where two cavity sliders meet at a 90-degree angle to close off a corner opening, avoiding the need for a permanent corner post. Rough Opening The framed opening in a wall sized to receive a door unit, typically slightly larger than the door unit itself to allow for levelling, packing, and adjustment during installation. Routering The machining process of cutting grooves or recesses into a door's edge or face — used, for example, to fit hinges, latches, or intumescent strips. Back to Top S Safety Glass Glass that has been heat-treated (toughened) so that if it breaks it forms small, granular pieces rather than sharp shards. Also known as tempered glass. Required by the NZ Building Code in doors and glazing near circulation spaces and other hazard areas. Scribe 1) The process of trimming a jamb, lining, or architrave to fit irregularities in a wall or floor. 2) A timber strip used to close a gap where a lining meets an uneven surface. Semi-Solid Core A door core that is part solid and part cellular/hollow, giving a middle ground between hollow core and solid core doors in weight and performance. Shaker Style A simple, flat door style featuring a single recessed centre panel with square, unadorned edges — a popular contemporary and transitional look in NZ homes. Shim A thin, tapered strip of timber or plastic wedged between the jamb and the rough opening during installation, used to plumb, level, and securely position the frame. Sidelight A narrow fixed glazed panel positioned alongside a door, common at entries to bring in extra light. Sill (Door Sill) The horizontal member at the base of a door opening, particularly relevant for exterior or high-moisture-area doors; less common on standard NZ interior door openings, which typically finish flush to the floor. Slip Matched A veneer layout method where consecutive sheets cut from the same log are laid side by side in sequence without flipping, creating a naturally repeating grain pattern across a wide door face. Smoke Rating A fire door performance marking (shown as “Sm”) confirming the door assembly, including its seals, has been tested to restrict the passage of smoke — see also Smoke Seal. Smoke Seal A brush or fin-type strip fitted around a fire/smoke door to restrict the passage of smoke, distinct from (but often combined with) an intumescent fire seal. Soft Close (Cavity Slider) A dampening mechanism that catches the door leaf as it approaches the closing jamb, slowing it to a controlled, quiet stop rather than allowing it to slam shut. Soft Open (Cavity Slider) A dampening mechanism mounted inside the cavity pocket that slows the door as it fully retracts, preventing it from slamming against the internal framing. SoftDoor A Hallmark product range of impact-resistant mental health ensuite doors engineered to detach safely via magnetic hinges if an abnormal vertical load is applied — see also Anti-Ligature (Hardware). Solid Core Door An interior door with a solid timber, particleboard, or composite core throughout, giving better acoustic and fire performance than a hollow core door, often used for bedrooms, ensuites, or fire-rated locations. Solid Plywood Cavity Pockets (Cavity Slider) Structural plywood sheets built into one or both sides of a cavity slider's wall pocket, providing a solid backing capable of holding heavy fasteners or wall-mounted fittings. Standard Core An alternative term (used mainly overseas) for what's typically called a hollow core door in NZ — a lightweight, cellular internal structure suited to standard domestic use. Standard Doors Hallmark's general collection of stylish interior and exterior doors for residential and commercial spaces. STC (Sound Transmission Class) A rating describing how effectively a door (or wall) assembly reduces airborne sound transfer between spaces — higher numbers indicate better sound insulation, relevant when specifying acoustic doors for home theatres, offices, or multi-unit dwellings. Steel Door A door with a steel-faced construction, typically used in NZ mainly for fire-rated or high-security commercial applications rather than standard residential interior doors. Steel Inserts (Steel Stiffened Doors) Doors with steel bars included in their construction to add extra structural integrity, typically used on oversized or heavy commercial doors and cavity sliders. Sticking The decorative profile machined into the inner edge of a stile or rail, which both defines its appearance and forms the groove that holds a panel or piece of glass in place. Stile A vertical timber member of a panelled door's frame (the outer edges of the leaf, as opposed to the rails). Specific stiles are sometimes named by function: the hanging stile or hinge stile (hinge side), leading stile (the side that swings into the room), lock stile (opposite the hinges, holding the lock), and meeting stile (where two doors in a pair meet). Strap Hinges Long, decorative metal hinges that run visibly across the face of a door, often used to give a rustic or barn-style look — a popular detail on NZ barn doors and feature sliding doors. Strike Plate The metal plate fitted into the door jamb that the latch or deadbolt engages with when the door is closed and locked. Structural Adequacy (Fire Rating) A component of a fire resistance rating measuring how long a building element continues to carry its load during a fire. As standard fire doors are non-load-bearing, this is usually shown as a dash (-) in their rating, e.g. -/60/30. Back to Top T Threshold A strip fitted at floor level under a doorway to bridge a change in flooring height, provide weathertightness, or (in fire-rated applications) help maintain the smoke/fire seal. Thumb Latch A traditional handle operated by pressing a thumb-lever to lift an internal latch — often seen on ledge/batten doors or period-style joinery. Timber Architrave Jamb (Cavity Slider) A flat-faced timber jamb system designed for a traditional decorative architrave to be fixed over the wall edge, as an alternative to an aluminium or concealed jamb system. Timber Graining The natural pattern visible in the surface of timber once it has been cut, often replicated in engineered or veneered doors to achieve a consistent look. Timber Grooved Jamb (Cavity Slider) A timber jamb machined with a groove (rebate) that plasterboard linings slot directly into, creating a clean, closed joint around a cavity slider opening. Toplight (Fanlight) A fixed glazed panel above a door, used to bring borrowed light into an interior space — often seen above front doors or interior doors to hallways in older NZ villas. Transom The horizontal bar separating a door from a toplight/fanlight above it. The glass or panel within it is sometimes called a transom lite. Trim Size The exact rough framing opening required in a wall to install a complete pre-hung door unit — see also Rough Opening. Trimming Allowance The amount that can safely be trimmed from a door's edges to fit an opening without compromising its structure or exposing its core — allowances vary between door models and should always be checked before cutting. Back to Top U UV Primer A factory-applied primer cured instantly using ultraviolet light, giving a smooth, moisture-resistant surface ready for a site-applied topcoat. Back to Top V Vermiculite Core A specialised solid core material using compressed vermiculite, valued in some high-performance fire-rated door constructions for its heat resistance. Vogue Collection A premium Hallmark structural door range built with a 4.75mm thick skin and options for integrated steel inserts to maximise leaf stability. Back to Top W Warping The twisting, bowing, or bending of a door out of its flat plane, usually caused by moisture absorption, temperature changes, or incorrect installation. Solid core doors and correct fitting/sealing reduce this risk. Weatherstrip A seal fitted around a door to reduce air and moisture infiltration; on interior doors mainly used for acoustic or draught-reduction purposes rather than weathertightness. Back to Top Can't find what you were looking for? Try a Site Search , or try the FAQs , or contact us by calling 0800 846 237 (within NZ) or email sales@hallmarkgroup.co.nz .

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Hallmark Group Project Showcase - nationwide projects featuring Hallmark doors, veneers & laminates PROJECT SHOWCASE We are proud to work with New Zealand's leading architects and construction companies. Below is a small selection of the 1000s of projects we have supplied products to. The International More Hillmorton Hospital More Burnham Defence Health Centre More Palmerston North Hospital Ward 21 More Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital More Pacific Radiology Queenstown More The Bellevue More Deloitte Building More University of Auckland B201 More NXN Kingsland More Sudima Hotel Christchurch City More The Piano Performing Arts Centre More Kakariki Hospital More Arvida Park Lane More Selwyn Student Accommodation More Mercy Hospital More Doubletree Hilton Karaka More Chelsea Bay Apartments More Porsche Christchurch More Arvida Queenstown Country Club More Havelock North Residence More 30 Madden Street More 20 Customhouse Quay More Metro Sports Centre More Te Nikau, Grey Hospital More One Queen Street More Victoria Lane Apartments More Voco Hotel Auckland More Ormiston Hospital More Garden Hall, Canterbury University More University of Waikato, Tauranga More Holiday Inn Remarkables Park More Ramada Kawarau River More Pacific Radiology Ashburton More Quest Takapuna More Outlook Mission Bay More Summerset Rototuna More St Marks Apartments More Novotel Christchurch Airport More City Rail Link (CRL) More Mason Clinic More Arvida Bethlehem Shores More Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport More Marina Terrace More Holiday Inn Express & Suites More The Foundation More Sudima Kaikoura More Summerset Village Casebrook More Crown Plaza Hotel More Grafton Hall, Auckland University More Burwood Hospital More Sunset West Apartments More The Bayview More Queenstown Private Residence More Lane Neave Building More Cordis Hotel More Sudima Five Mile More Skyline Queenstown Redevelopment More

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Hallmark Group Project Showcase. As well as the feature American White Oak veneer panelling, Hallmark produced over 1600 doors for this project, the majority of which were American White Oak veneer-faced doors. These were a mixture of fire-rated and smoke-rated doors, acoustic rated (including interconnecting acoustic doorsets to STC60). HALLMARK PROJECT SHOWCASE project Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hallmark Veneer at Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport 1/10 LOCATION Auckland PROJECT PARTNERS Architects: Warren & Mahoney Construction Company: Dominion Constructors ABOUT Greeting visitors as they enter the lobby is sumptuous Hallmark American White Oak veneer reception backdrop. This 10-storey hotel features 311 luxury guestrooms over the upper nine levels, plus a lobby hub, roof-level bar and restaurant. SOLUTIONS As well as the feature American White Oak veneer panelling, Hallmark produced over 1600 doors for this project, the majority of which were American White Oak veneer-faced doors. These were a mixture of fire-rated and smoke-rated doors, acoustic rated (including interconnecting acoustic doorsets to STC60). CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT NEXT PROJECT PREVIOUS PROJECT Back to Projects main page

Hallmark Group Project Showcase. Hallmark supplied 318 doorsets for this project, including STC55 interconnecting acoustic doors and STC35 acoustic room doors. Other products included fire doors and double-action restaurant pivot doors with circular vision panels. HALLMARK PROJECT SHOWCASE project Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura Hallmark Doors in Sudima Kaikoura 1/10 LOCATION Kaikoura PROJECT PARTNERS Architect: Kirk Roberts Consulting Ltd Construction Co: Calder Stewart ABOUT This 4.5-star hotel won an Excellence Award at the 2023 Property Industry Awards. The project includes 120 guest rooms, restaurant & bar, pool, gym and conference facilities. SOLUTIONS Hallmark supplied 318 doorsets for this project, including STC55 interconnecting acoustic doors and STC35 acoustic room doors. Other products included fire doors and double-action restaurant pivot doors with circular vision panels. CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT NEXT PROJECT PREVIOUS PROJECT Back to Projects main page

Hallmark Group Project Showcase. Throughout this hospital are Hallmark steel framed hospital doorsets HALLMARK PROJECT SHOWCASE project Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital Hallmark Doors at Kakariki Hospital 1/8 LOCATION Auckland PROJECT PARTNERS Architects: Klein Architects Construction Company: Clearwater Construction ABOUT Kakariki was a first of its kind for New Zealand project; a private hospital fitout within the confines of an existing multistorey commercial building. This facility includes four operating theatres, recovery ward, inpatient ward, consult rooms, administration offices and training rooms. SOLUTIONS Throughout this hospital are Hallmark steel framed hospital doorsets CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT NEXT PROJECT PREVIOUS PROJECT Back to Projects main page

Hallmark Group Project Showcase. In addition to the 482 doors in total, 242 of which are fire doors, the conference room required oversized doors at a massive 3.3m x 1.1m. Products include: - Fire Doors - Acoustic Rated Doors - Oversized Doors - Double-action restaurant pivot doors with circular vision panels HALLMARK PROJECT SHOWCASE project Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown Hallmark Doors Holiday Inn Remarkables Park Queenstown 1/9 LOCATION Queenstown PROJECT PARTNERS Architect: Jensen Chambers Young Construction Company: Naylor Love ABOUT The 9,500m² five-storey 4-star Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park has 182 rooms, a restaurant and conference facilities. This flagship hotel is set beneath the impressive Remarkables Range in Queenstown. SOLUTIONS In addition to the 482 doors in total, 242 of which are fire doors, the conference room required oversized doors at a massive 3.3m x 1.1m. Products include: - Fire Doors - Acoustic Rated Doors - Oversized Doors - Double-action restaurant pivot doors with circular vision panels CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT NEXT PROJECT PREVIOUS PROJECT Back to Projects main page

Hallmark Group Project Showcase. Hallmark products provided for this project included: - Fire Doors - Interconnecting Doors - Acoustic Doors - Cavity Sliders and Face Sliders HALLMARK PROJECT SHOWCASE project Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors Hallmark Group Holiday Inn Queenstown interior doors 1/7 LOCATION Queenstown PROJECT PARTNERS Architects: McAuliffe Stevens Ltd Construction Company: Naylor Love ABOUT This stunning 4 star 227-room hotel is made up of three adjoining structures totalling 13,500m2 in the heart of Queenstown. SOLUTIONS Hallmark products provided for this project included: - Fire Doors - Interconnecting Doors - Acoustic Doors - Cavity Sliders and Face Sliders CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT NEXT PROJECT PREVIOUS PROJECT Back to Projects main page

Hallmark Group Project Showcase. Hallmark produced a range of doors for both hotel and office areas of this property, including HPL-faced doors with jambs site stained to match, acoustic doors, fire doors, cavity sliders, and paint-quality hinged doors. - Premium Standard Doors - Fire Doors - Cavity Sliders HALLMARK PROJECT SHOWCASE project Sudima Hotel Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City Hallmark Group doors at Sudima Christchurch City 1/8 LOCATION Christchurch PROJECT PARTNERS Architect: Ignite Construction Company: Amalgamated Builders Limited ABOUT The multi-award-winning five-star Sudima boutique hotel in Christchurch’s CBD is an inner-city gem amidst some of the city’s best sites. Hallmark is proud to have provided doors for this project that won the most prestigious award in the New Zealand Tourism industry – the Supreme Award – along with the highly regarded Environmental and Employer of Choice Awards. SOLUTIONS Hallmark produced a range of doors for both hotel and office areas of this property, including HPL-faced doors with jambs site stained to match, acoustic doors, fire doors, cavity sliders, and paint-quality hinged doors. - Premium Standard Doors - Fire Doors - Cavity Sliders CONTACT US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT NEXT PROJECT PREVIOUS PROJECT Back to Projects main page