Masonry Door Jamb Anchors

Again check the frame to be sure it is plumb level and square.

Masonry door jamb anchors.

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. 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. They are available for either 1 3 8 35 or 1 3 4 44 thick doors.

Make any necessary adjustments. Existing masonry anchors are used at openings where the block walls are already up and waiting for the frame to be installed. Frames are installed after a majority of the studs are in place but before the gypsum wall board has been installed. T strap anchor wire loop anchor masonry masonry 3.

Base anchors come as standard in welded type hollow metal frames. Furnished with flat head 8 3 8 x 6 masonry sleeve anchors or flat head 8 3 8 x 5 wood lag screws. Curries frames are manufactured for all wall conditions such as masonry steel stud wood stud and poured concrete. Figure 5 steel stud 4.

6 6 1 drill appropriate size hole per fastener. The diagrams below show metal door frame anchors based on the type of framing used. The base anchors have holes pre drilled so you can fasten the frame to the floor. At the next course or approximately 72 from the floor lay in another anchor on the hinge and strike jambs.

These are welded or screwed into the bottom of both jambs. These anchors are often referred to as punch dimple frame anchors. 6 3 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place. Non standard available upon request at an additional charge.

Welded in reverse base anchor install threshold to cover anchor. Identical profile jambs and heads 1 face through 2 face in 1 8 increments are now available kd m g and mk profile. Steel door frame installation in masonry construction 30. Hollow metal door frames in a masonry wall are installed with the masonry.

6 4 slide frame into wall opening. Wood stud straps welded on each side of the throat anchor to wood studs in the opening wall. 6 5 where possible one jamb should be butted tightly to the wall. Figure 5 the steel stud anchor welded to the back of the jamb is used on custom frames and meets fire rating requirements.

6 6 use tapered shims between anchors and wall and spreaders to maintain squareness and alignment of frame and to maintain door opening sizes.