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Do Steelcraft PW-Series doors and FP-Series frames meet FEMA Tornado Resistant requirements?
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Steelcraft Paladin PW-Series doors and FP-Series frames meet FEMA Tornado Resistant requirements and have been designed and tested to meet the requirements of FEMA 361 guidelines and ANSI ICC 500...:
What is a Pocket Door Frames?
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POCKET DOOR FRAME: A frame designed to allow a door to slide inside a pocket located within the cavity of a wall. The hinge jamb of the frame is replaced with a 2 piece jamb without a stop. I...:
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 anchors are used in FEMA Tornado Resistant openings?
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The following anchors are approve for use in FEMA Tornado Resistant openingsMasonry walls:Jamb anchors - Wire masonry anchorsSill (base) anchors - Adjustable base anchorsExisting walls:Jamb an...:
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What can be done for a door that will not close against wind pressure?
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To correctly answer this question, we need to know how much more force is required to get the door closed. They could try turning the Rod & Shoe over (short side of shoe towards the hinge), or ...:
What are the maximum door width and height sizes?
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Maximum nominal (overall) single door sizes are as follows:L-Series (Laminated Door)20 Gage = 3’ 0” wide X 8’ 0” high18 Gage = 4’ 0” wide X 10’ 0” high16 Gage = 4’ 0” wide X 10’ 0” high1...:
Can the LM9000 multi lock series be used in standard openings?
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Specify either an L or B doors for use with the LM9000 or LMV9000 Specify the F frame for use with the LM9000 or LMV9000 Order the lock from Schlage as you would normally The concealed rods...: