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".
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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".