Knock Down Door Frames

The kd masonry frame can be installed before or after the wall has been built.
Knock down door frames. Door frames series. 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. Our steel door frames are fire rated up to 90 minutes for knock down drywall or up to 3 hours rated for welded frames. 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 available in 16 gauge for 1 3 4 doors. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or 800 247 6242 fax 818 492 3530 electronic mail email us suggestion box. The two common types of frames and elevations are knock down kd and welded. The specification of frames and elevations is a combination of application and preference.
Frame prepped for 3 in. A kd or knocked down hollow metal drywall frame slip on frame is used for interior applications and comes in 3 pieces strike jamb hinge jamb and head. Heavy duty steel knock down door frame. Hinges and a 4 7 8 in.
Suited for 1 3 4 steel or wood doors. We stock several different sizes to fit your wall thickness or we can make to fit whatever your wall size may be cdf can get what you need when you need it. Frames are available for either 1 3 8 35 or 1 3 4 44 thick doors. This not only makes these frames easier to ship but allows for easier adjustment once the frame is installed.
All standard commercial knock down frames are manufactured from galvannealed steel and are prepared and reinforced to receive specific architectural door hardware in accordance to ansi a115 standards. Timely industries is the leading manufacturer of prefinished steel door frames outperforming other door frames with lower opening costs. Frame sizes are to match door sizes in any combination of singles or pairs. Curries offers pre engineered knock down kd drywall frames with face dimensions of 1 1 2 38 or 1 3 4 44.
The kd drywall door frame is designed to be installed after the stud wall has been built and drywall applied as it wraps the wall. These aspects combined with the frame being. Heavy duty steel construction. Knock down frames come in three separate pieces.