Drywall Slip-on frames are recommended and designed to be installed as KD (Knock Down) assemblies and not recommended to be welded (SUA). If a DW-Series or K-Series is welded prior to installa...
The rough opening dimensions are the same for either Welded (SUA) or Knock Down (KD) frames
For F, FN, FE, DE, MU three sided frames and four sided borrowed light frames:
New masonry Walls: N...
For DW, K three sided frames and four sided borrowed light frames:
Three sided frame = door opening width (order size) plus 1 1/2" minimum to 2" maximum and the door opening height ...
Yes, an additional jamb anchor can be used at the bottom of the frame in lieu of the typical (adjustable or weld-in) base anchor in fire rated frames.
This is limited to the anchor designed for...
DW and K-Series frames are designed to slip onto a stud wall after the wall is finished (painted, wall papered, etc).
Walls can be either wood stud or steel stud
Used only for interior applicat...