5 3 4 146 1 jamb depth standard with 7 16 11 1 returns to provide 4 7 8 123 8 throat opening.
Masonry door frame dimensions.
Frames are manufactured to accommodate any wall condition including masonry steel and wood stud.
Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors.
Curries frames are manufactured for all wall conditions such as masonry steel stud wood stud and poured concrete.
Hollow metal frames are typically used in masonry walls.
Identical profile jambs and heads 1 face through 2 face in 1 8 increments are now available kd m g and mk profile.
For a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame.
2 0 to 4 0 heights.
There are a couple of ways to size door openings in a masonry wall.
How to select the right commercial steel door frame for your application.
The frame should be sized to butt against the block on either side and should have a jamb depth equal to the wall thickness.
Concrete masonry units cmu have been standardized to a nominal 8 high and 16 long module.
Preferred for their rigid strength resistance to fire and ability to be customized steel door frames are used in all applications ranging from heavy industrial manufacturing facilities to high end hotels and.
Head corner assembly jamb m 8 screw required on all fire rated kd frames bend tabs masonry kd g profile corner details masonry kd 2 face flush frame unequal rabbet kd m type flush.
The frame will have dimples punched into the jambs to accomodate masonry anchors.
A wide variety of frame anchors are available.
Frame sizes are available to match door sizes in any combination of singles.
You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door.
In addition curries and its distributors can modify and weld frames to expand the variety of frames available even further.
Purchase a frame designed for installation in existing masonry walls.
This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub.
This relationship is clearly shown on the following pages.
Metal door frame masonry frame profile note.
Modular bricks have been standardized to a nominal 2 2 high and 8 long module therefore 6 bricks correspond to the modular size of cmu.
Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.
Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple.
Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame.
Hollow metal door frames are the most commonly used and the most versatile commercial door frames available.
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.
