Excessive premature frame rusting is caused by improper jobsite installation practices and most likely caused by the following circumstances:
Grout:
Frames are grouted in place using incorrec...
This condition (toed in or toed out jambs) is usually not found until the door is installed.
Frames which have toed in or toed out jambs have been installed out of tolerance.
It is the resp...
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to install all material in accordance with SDI or HMMA installation standards and tolerances. Out of square frames which are installed out of t...
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 W...
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 hei...
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...
No, an adjustable base anchor is not supplied on frames with existing opening anchors.
The anchor design for use in existing masonry walls, is a pierce and dimple in the frame soffit for 3/8"...
The Locknetics 9100 series electric strikes are replaced with Von Duprin 6211 and 6210 electric strikes.
The 6211 is used if the frame is being replaced. The 6210 is for ...