Knock Down Door Frame Details

Non standard width or height frames are available on special order.

Knock down door frame details. The kd masonry frame can be installed before or after the wall has been built. This article covers the most popular types of kd and welded frame constructions along with the pros and cons of each. Knock down frames are sent as loose pieces and are set up in the field during installation. On the downside knock down frames have seams that show and screws that are visible.

Nationwide delivery a kd or knocked down hollow metal masonry frame can be used for exterior or interior applications and comes in 3 pieces strike jamb hinge jamb and head. Can be used with exterior wood stud walls as well butts existing wall. Find steel door detail drawings for standard profiles knock down door frames and more and models for single steel doors pair steel doors and more. The two common types of frames and elevations are knock down kd and welded.

Suited for 1 3 4 steel or wood doors. Frames are installed in rough openings after the wall has been constructed and finished. These aspects combined with the frame being in three separate pieces makes them more easily replaced. The specification of frames and elevations is a combination of application and preference.

Frames are available for either 1 3 8 35 or 1 3 4 44 thick doors. Also see our door and hardware offerings. Welded frames are already welded together in our shop and are ready for installation upon delivery. Curries offers pre engineered knock down kd drywall frames with face dimensions of 1 1 2 38 or 1 3 4 44.

What is the rough opening. The knocked down drywall frame is for interior stud walls and for use with steel or wood doors. Drywall frames are designed for light to heavy duty applications in both commercial and institutional buildings. Knock down masonry drywall and multi use frames are available from curries in series profile face dimensions gauges and door opening sizes to fit most any need in the construction industry today.

Timely industries is the leading manufacturer of prefinished steel door frames outperforming other door frames with lower opening costs. Knock down door frames are held in place using compression against studs and then the bottom anchor is attached to the studs through the wall. Heavy duty steel knock down door frame. Frame prepped for 3 in.

Primarily used for interior drywall openings for a wall thickness of 4 7 8 in. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or.