Masonry Door Jamb Anchors

6 3 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place.

Masonry door jamb anchors.

Frame is punch and dimpled 4 dimpled holes per jamb 8 per frame. Continue laying the block and filling the jambs with mortar evenly up both. Wire anchors slide down the jamb throat to be embedded in mortar joints of new masonry construction. These are welded or screwed into the bottom of both jambs.

6 4 slide frame into wall opening. Wire masonry is the most common anchor used at new masonry walls since the anchor can be resized to match the jamb depth of the frame as needed. Frames are installed after a majority of the studs are in place but before the gypsum wall board has been installed. Welded in reverse base anchor install threshold to cover anchor.

Figure 5 steel stud 4. Base anchors come as standard in welded type hollow metal frames. Identical profile jambs and heads 1 face through 2 face in 1 8 increments are now available kd m g and mk profile. At the next course or approximately 72 from the floor lay in another anchor on the hinge and strike jambs.

6 6 use tapered shims between anchors and wall and spreaders to maintain squareness and alignment of frame and to maintain door opening sizes. Furnished with flat head 8 3 8 x 6 masonry sleeve anchors or flat head 8 3 8 x 5 wood lag screws. Figures 6a and 6b both types of wood stud anchors shown are welded to the back of the jamb. 6 6 1 drill appropriate size hole per fastener.

Make any necessary adjustments. The diagrams below show metal door frame anchors based on the type of framing used. These anchors are often referred to as punch dimple frame anchors. Wood stud straps welded on each side of the throat anchor to wood studs in the opening wall.

T strap anchor wire loop anchor masonry masonry 3. Curries frames are manufactured for all wall conditions such as masonry steel stud wood stud and poured concrete. The base anchors have holes pre drilled so you can fasten the frame to the floor. They are available for either 1 3 8 35 or 1 3 4 44 thick doors.

Figure 5 the steel stud anchor welded to the back of the jamb is used on custom frames and meets fire rating requirements. Hollow metal door frames in a masonry wall are installed with the masonry. Non standard available upon request at an additional charge. Again check the frame to be sure it is plumb level and square.

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