Hollow Metal Door Frame Masonry Anchors

Anything with a jamb depth less than 4 3 4 will be a single rabbet frame.

Hollow metal door frame masonry anchors.

Each of our installers save hours on the jobsite each week by using these frame anchors. The adjustable strap and stirrup type is normally used on hollow metal frames and is approved for use on fire rated frames. 16 gauge steel fire rated up to 3 hours. Wire masonry anchors are used at new masonry wall construction.

These are available in jamb depths from 3 to 20. A welded hollow metal door frame can be used for both interior and exterior applications. The hollow metal frames we offer include 18 16 the industry standard 14 and 12 gauge frames for welding which go into a masonry or a stud wall. Hollow metal frame anchors that are used at masonry block walls come in several types and can be dependent on whether the wall is new or will be existing when the frame is installed.

Frames are assembled squared welded ground smooth and prime painted. The frame is set in place and as the block is installed around the opening the wire masonry anchors are set between the blocks. It is critically important as stated above that one anchor be placed near the top of each jamb another near the bottom. Universal stud anchors attach to both wood and metal studs.

Welded corners provide a smooth seamless appearance. Commercial metal door frames must be installed before the drywall is hung. After 5 years of using these existing masonry hollow metal frame anchors exclusively on our door and frame installations we realized that there are many door installers that are unaware of such a revolutionary fastener. Anchors are provided for any wall condition whether new or existing.