FAQ (Freqently Asked Questions): Q: What are the rough opening dimensions for a metal frame? A: The rough opening dimensions for a standard Hollow metal & Timely frame are as follows: Assumes std. 2" face, butted wall. "A" = opening width + 4 1/2" "B" = opening height + 2 1/4" So for a 3070 door & frame, the rough opening would be 40 1/2" x 86 1/4" For a wrap-around drywall frame: "A" = opening width + 2 1/4" A 3070 door & frame would have a rough opening of 38 1/4" x 85" Please note: At fire rated installations, drywall must extend at least 1/2" into frame. "A" = opening width + 1 1/4" "B" = opening height + 1" A 3070 door & frame would have a rough opening of 37 1/4" x 85" For a sidelite frame: "A" = opening width + sidelite + 2" for each mullion + 1 1/4" A 3070 door & frame with a 12" sidelite would have a rough opening of 51 1/4" x 85"Sometimes fire ratings are listed as hourly, other times as letters.

What is the relationship between the two, and in what type of wall is each traditionally used? A: Assemblies bearing specific time intervals perform satisfactorily under a fire test at the stated time interval in accordance with the requirements of the test. The alphabetical letter designation is one method employed to classify the opening for which the fire door is considered suitable. Following is the relationship between the hourly and letter designation and their use: Class "A" (3 hour) Openings in fire walls that divide a single building into fire areas. Class "B" (1 1/2 hour) Openings in enclosures of vertical shafts and stairwells through buildings and in 2 hour rated partitions providing horizontal fire separations. Class "C" (3/4 hour) Openings in walls or partitions between rooms and corridors having a fire resistance rating of 1 hour or less. Class "D" (1 1/2 hour) Openings in exterior walls subject to severe fire exposure from outside the building.

Class "E" (3/4 hour) Openings in exterior walls subject to moderate or light fire exposure from the outside of the building. No letter designation (1/2 or 1/3 hour) Please Note: These doors are NOT considered fire doors, but rather used for smoke control only. Q: What is the largest size of visible glass that can be put into a fire rated door? A: The required hourly rating will dictate the approved glass lites available. All glass used in fire rated doors must be listed glass, and be either 1/4" wire or other listed material. Basic guidelines on glass are as follows: 1296 sq. in. per lite with neither dimension exceeding 54" 100 sq. in. per door leaf max. flush door, no glass Q: How do I hand a door? A: Door Handing is recommended from the "keyed" side - normally "outside" the room, closer to egress. Q:What are Raco Aluminum Frames? Q:What are Timely Frames? Q:What are Hollow Metal Steel Frames?Republic Doors and Frames

Click on the SpecWizard button below and the ARCAT SpecWizard will guide you through the selection and configuration of Republic's commercial hollow metal doors and frames. The specification will be assembled in the CSI three part format and may be viewed, printed or downloaded. Click on the button below to see which Republic's products are ARCAT Green Universal Rough Opening Calculator Drywall Rough Opening Calculator Knock-down masonry, drywall and multi-use frames are available from CURRIES® in series, profile, face dimensions, gauges, and door opening sizes to fit most any need in the construction industry today. front door awning nzIn addition, CURRIES and its distributors can modify and weld frames to expand the variety of frames available even further. larson screen door closer adjustment

Frame components used in the building of window walls, borrowed lites, transom frames, sidelites, and other custom configurations are available in an almost limitless array, allowing total design freedom in developing aesthetically pleasing, functional units as required by the demands of today's architecture. CURRIES' continues to excel in this area, providing customers with the best possible selection. SideLight Installation Made Easy The CURRIES KD SideLight unit is a drywall sidelight unit that can be assembled and installed at the opening without having to weld the frame pieces together and transport them to various levels of a building. sliding glass door cincinnatiThere are no more concerns of fitting the welded frame in the elevator or through doorways of a building. The CURRIES KD SideLight is designed to use common hand tools for installation in a matter of minutes in a rough opening.

The complete frame bundle can be carried to the specified opening and installed in a very short time, saving both labor and transportation cost. For more information about sidelight installation, click here to view our KD installation video. Built to order specifications Frames assembled and welded FEMA, STC, Bullet, Leadlined, FBC, NOA The most recycled material An easy way to stay up to date! Did you miss a newsletter? For Email Marketing you can trust Ceco Door is the world's leading manufacturer of steel and hollow metal doors and frames. We supply a full line of quality custom and standard hollow metal doors and frames for new and retrofit construction projects in the commercial, educational and healthcare markets. Dave's Door Opening Blog ASSA ABLOY Service Centers "Campus Safety" Magazine Recognizes the New Attack Door Ceco Distributor Training 2017 Registration Available New Attack Resistant Opening New Forced Entry Bullet Resistant Assembly