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.
Masonry door frame installation.
The kd masonry frame can be installed before or after the wall has been built.
Click the video above to see how the steel door institute sdi demonstrates how to install a steel door frame into masonry construction.
Locate the frame at the door opening location.
Steel door institute steel door frame installation in masonry construction.
Curries frames are manufactured for all wall conditions such as masonry steel stud wood stud and poured concrete.
Can be used with exterior wood stud walls as well butts existing wall.
Contract your distributor if information.
Verify that the frame numbers match those of the opening location.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
This is a standard option offered by most steel frame distributors and may also be referred to as punch and dimple preps.
Check the hardware schedule.
It s essential that doors and frames are installed properly.
People often blame the manufacturer when there are issues when in fact the problem lies with poor installation.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
They are available for either 1 3 8 35 or 1 3 4 44 thick doors.
Compare the handing and size of the frame to the drawing.
Steel door and frame installation.
Request that the frame manufacturer include existing wall anchors ewa with the frame.
The 12 gauge frames are saw miter welded or saw butt end welded corner construction only.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Kuiken brothers stocks and supplies a full line of quality custom and standard hollow metal doors and frames for new and retrofit construction projects in the commercial educational and healthcare markets throughout new jersey and new york.