Timely Pocket Door Frame Rough Opening

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Timely pocket door frame rough opening.

Yes specify inverted stop on the strike jamb. Place header on top of frame and insert metal stiffeners of the frame into the slots in the header. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall. P series trim kits are used to trim out pocket door openings.

Nominal door width 1 1 4 height. The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. Maximum space for adequate anchorage is 1 3 16 over net height resulting in approximately 5 16 of the frame face against the wall. Timely standard height 3 16 over nominal.

Uneven floors will affect this measurement. The header is 1 less than the door size instead of 1 2 as on a regular pocket trim jamb. Timely industries is the leading manufacturer of prefinished steel door frames outperforming other door frames with lower opening costs. Make the rough opening for a pocket door two times the width of the door plus 1 inch with a height of 84 1 2 inches from the highest spot on the subflooring.

Rough opening height must provide clearance to level the header and interlock the jambs. The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used. De series frames are commonly used for openings requiring doors swinging in opposite directions. Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.

Can timely provide a pocket trim set with a door recess on the latch side. While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open. Pocket trim kit p series 18 gauge shown with ta 8 steel casing as example. Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor.

The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame. Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame. Backboard of frame inserts flush with end of header fasten with nails or screws not provided. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or.

In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall. The purpose of the p series is to make pocket door openings consistent with other timely frames on. The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used.