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Resolution: 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...:

Can out of plumb (twisted) frames be adjusted?

Resolution: Out of plumb (also referred to as twisted) frames usually cannot be adjusted."Out of Plumb or Twisted frames (or jambs)" is a condition created by improper wall construction and/or improper in...:

What is a drywall slip-on frame?

Resolution: 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...:

Does Steelcraft have frame installation instructions?

Resolution: 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...:

How many P & D (Pierce and Dimple) holes are in a frame?

Resolution: The following are quantities of EMA anchors (pierce and dimples) based on range of frame height: Quantity Nominal Frame Height 2 1'...:

Can steel frames be installed after the wall board is installed in stud wall applications?

Resolution: 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...:

Can "toed in" or "toed out" jambs be adjusted?

Resolution: 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 responsibility...:

What is the difference between the DW-Series and K-Series frames?

Resolution: Both the DW and K-Series frames are identical with the exception of the base anchoring. Both the DW and K-series frames are supplied with a field adjustable compression anchor in each jamb locate...:

Can Drywall Slip-on frames be welded?

Resolution: 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...: