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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...:
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...:
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...:
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...:
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Does Steelcraft offer textured steel face sheets on doors?
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Steelcraft does not offer doors with textured steel face sheets. Textured steel options (EP1 and EP3) were discontinued in 2000 due to lack of demand Steelcraft does offer optional GrainTech steel...:
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 standard undersize for Steelcraft transom panels?
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Steel transom panels are available: 1 3/4" thick panels - supplied in L-Series (L20, L18 or L16-Series) laminated construction. Recommended down sizing is as follows: Without Transom Bar 3...:
What is a drywall slip-on frame?
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Drywall Slip-on Frame is an industry term describing a 3 sided frame designed to be installed on a wall composed of steel or wood studs with gypsum board or other facing material and is i...:
Are frames available without backbends?
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F-Series frames are available without returns: Fire Rated frames must have welded corners. Frames must include weled in wood or steel stud anchors. Installation requirements: ...:
What frame profile variations are available on fire rated transom sidelights and window?
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Elevation frames are available in: F-Series (F16 or F14) FN-Series (FN16 or FN14) MU-Series (MU16, MU14) Additional parameters of the frame components: Perimeter (Head and Jambs) Frame: ...:
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...:
What are the installation tolerances for hollow metal frames?
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Industry standards for hollow metal frames installation tolerances have been developed by both the SDI (Steel Door Institute) and HMMA (Hollow Metal Manufacturers). Both standards are based on th...: