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Does Steelcraft offer a KD (knocked down) assembly for sidelight frames?
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Side Light and Side Panel frames - Side Light and Side Panel frames are not KD (Knock Down), they must be assembled and welded. All side lite and side panel frames must be assembled and welde...:
What is the rough opening in walls for frame installations?
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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...:
What is a KD frame?
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Knock Down (KD) frames: KD frames are designed, manufactured and supplied with integral miters which include all notches, interlocking corner tabs and slots to allow for field assembly and do not r...:
KNOCK DOWN
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KD, Mitered, Visible Miter; frame assembly:
Are DW or K-Series frames available with side lights?
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No, sidelights are not available in the DW or K-Series frames. The DW and K-Series frame is only available in either 3-sided or borrowed light frames. DW and K-Series frames are only available...:
Why are lead lined frames used?
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Lead lined frames are intended for use in the X-ray Room locations in Health Care facilities. Frames are provided by Steelcraft prepped as follows: Frames are supplied knock-down (KD). Fram...:
MITER JOINT
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Knock Down Frame, KD; die miter, saw miter:
Can Drywall Slip-on frames be welded?
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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...:
Does Steelcraft have frame installation instructions?
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It is always recommended to point installers to the industry installation manuals which are very comprehensive and are ANSI documentsClick here to get the updated link to the Steelcraft Shop M...: