Vertical door edges


Vertical door edges may be square, with a 90-degree angle to the door face, or beveled with an 87-degree angle to the door face (usually expressed as 1/8" in 2"). Your choice of vertical door edges depends on whether the door is active or inactive.


  • Active door: Active doors beveled on both sides (hinge side and lock side) offer a better fit in the frame and facilitate the door opening and closing.

  • Inactive door: Inactive doors in paired openings, which are not used as frequently, are usually square on the strike side to perform as the frame rabbet on a single door opening.

Stock doors supplied by some manufacturers are made with a square edge on both sides. They are convenient for the stocking distributor since they are reversible, which means they could be used as a left-hand or a right-hand door. These doors are not recommended as active doors since they can rub against the strike jamb when closing if the frame is not perfectly installed, preventing the door from closing and latching properly.



Beveled edge door vs. Square edge door:



Beveled edge door


Square edge door
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