The diagrams below show metal door frame anchors based on the type of framing used.
Stud hollow metal door frame anchors.
Universal stud anchors are typically sold as a loose anchor that snaps into the frame throat but options for welded in anchors are available.
6 8 to 8 0 available kd 3 piece knock down or wgs assembled welded and ground smooth.
T strap anchor wire loop anchor masonry masonry 3.
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Frames are assembled squared welded ground smooth and prime painted.
Anchors are provided for any wall condition whether new or existing.
Frames are installed after a majority of the studs are in place but before the gypsum wall board has been installed.
Welded corners provide a smooth seamless appearance.
Commercial metal door frames must be installed before the drywall is hung.
The c series frames are typically welded and installed as part of the wall framing sequence using wood or steel stud anchors building the wall up to the frame.
Fortunately there are various methods to anchor the frame to the walls.
Many wall types are used in buildings including wood stud walls steel stud walls and masonry walls.
A welded hollow metal door frame can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
Figure 5 steel stud 4.
We at doorbeast created this website to showcase a frame anchor that is not well known in the industry.
Due to the different materials used for walls hollow metal frames must be able to anchor to each wall type.
Hollow metal frames are installed in various locations throughout a building.
These can be supplied as kd knock down for field assembly or welded prior to installation as a complete unit similar to f series frames.
Figure 5 the steel stud anchor welded to the back of the jamb is used on custom frames and meets fire rating requirements.
If you are installing a welded frame into a fire rated stud wall remember that the drywall will have to extend at least 1 2 into the frame so you can not simply butt the.
Since the standard face on a hollow metal frame is 2 the outside dimensions of a 3070 welded frame will be 3 4 x 7 2 so this ro dimension will give you 1 4 of play.
Figures 6a and 6b both types of wood stud anchors shown are welded to the back of the jamb.
Frames are manufactured to accommodate any wall condition including masonry steel and wood stud.
A wide variety of frame anchors are available.
After the hollow metal door frame is anchored to the studs the drywall is slid inside the frame return.
2 0 to 4 0 heights.
Hollow metal door frames are commonly used in commercial and institutional buildings.
