How To Install A Hollow Metal Door Frame In A Concrete Wall Door Step 10: erect block wall. erect the block wall around the door frame. be sure the masonry anchor is used for every 30 inches of jamb height. on the hinge jamb each anchor must be located immediately above or below each hinge reinforcement. on the strike jamb, anchors must be located directly opposite of the anchors on the hinge jamb. Normally we like to order door frames with the dimpled holes and use the extra long screws they give you to set them. but in this case our cmu (cinder block).
How To Install A Hollow Metal Door Frame In A Concrete Wall Door In this video, the steel door institute (sdi) demonstrates how to install a steel door frame into masonry construction. other installation & troubleshooting. Step 1: preparation. 1. locate the frame at the door opening location. verify the frame numbers match those of the opening location. 2. compare the handing and the size of the frame to the drawing. 3. check the hardware schedule. contact your distributor if the information does not match. Step 4: secure the frame. using a hammer drill and a masonry bit, drill pilot holes into the concrete wall where the pre punched holes in the frame are located. insert concrete screws or expansion anchors into the pilot holes and tighten them securely using a wrench or socket set. step 5: install the door. with the frame securely attached to. This manual provides step by step instructions for the installation of a steel door frame in masonry construction. it is a companion piece to the sdi video how to install steel door frames in masonry construction. please watch the video for a demonstration of all steps in this process. to view the video, scan the qr code below or visit the sdi.
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