Rabbeted or Rebated Mortise Locks
Rabbeted or Rebated locks are used on double doors where no astragal is desired. Each door has a step in it which creates a "shiplapped" condition to prevent air infiltration. The typical rabbet depth is 1/2".

Rabbeted or Rebated locks are used on double doors where no astragal is desired. Each door has a step in it which creates a "shiplapped" condition to prevent air infiltration. The typical rabbet depth is 1/2".