What is a KD frame?
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 requ...
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What is a Dutch Door?
A Dutch Door is a door having two separate leaves, hung one over the other:
Usually equipped so that both leaves can be operated
Usually in single doors applications but sometime...
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Why are frames grouted?
Grouting frames is:
A process done in the field during hollow metal frame installation
The internal cavity of the frame is fill with masonry or mortar
It is intended to mainly provide sou...
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Why do frames rust out fast?
Excessive premature frame rusting is caused by improper jobsite installation practices and most likely caused by the following circumstances: ...
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What is a Hospital Stop?
Hospital Stops are located at the bottom of the frame jambs and/or mullions. The integral door stops are terminates above floor line and is closed with a 45° or 90° angle to facilitate cleaning at...
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What is the purpose for using a 12 gage head reinforcement?
Purpose:
When there is concern for the weight of overhead wall construction, or, when multiple surface applied hardware components are being used. This continuous channel has the ability to spread ...
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What is a 45° Hospital Stop?
Hospital Stops are available as either:
45° Hospital Stop - the stop of the frame terminates at a 45° angle
90° Hospital Stop - the stop of the frame terminates at a 90° angle
The type of ho...
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What are the installation tolerances for hollow metal frames?
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 the i...
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Can out of square frames be adjusted?
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 of...
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Can "toed in" or "toed out" jambs be adjusted?
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 of...
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