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Does wall board have to extend into the throat of a fire rated frame?
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Can an additional jamb anchor be used as a base anchor on fire rated frames?
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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...:
Can steel frames be installed after the wall board is installed in stud wall applications?
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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 studUsed only for interior appl...:
DRY WALL FRAME
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DE-Series, DW-Series, FN-Series, F-Series, K-Series, MU-Series:
DRY WALL SLIP-ON FRAME
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DW-Series, K-Series, Drywall Frame; Slip-on Frame:
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...:
How many P & D (Pierce and Dimple) holes are in a frame?
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The following are quantities of EMA anchors (pierce and dimples) based on range of frame height: Quantity Nominal Frame Height 2 1'...:
What is the maximum size of a welded elevation frame?
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The following size limitations per frame unit, are in enforced for welded elevation frames shipped from the factory. These limitations are in place due to the physical size of shipping tr...:
Do Steelcraft doors and frames meet Florida Building Code (FBC) requirements?
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FBC Approvals: Yes, Steelcraft doors do meet the Florida Building Code (FBC) Protocols (TAS 201, TAS 202 & TAS 203) Missile impact & ASTM E-330 applications Dade County NOAs: Yes,...:
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...: