Masonry Door Jamb Anchors

Wire anchors slide down the jamb throat to be embedded in mortar joints of new masonry construction.

Masonry door jamb anchors.

Non standard available upon request at an additional charge. Welded in reverse base anchor install threshold to cover anchor. Continue laying the block and filling the jambs with mortar evenly up both. 6 4 slide frame into wall opening.

Base anchors come as standard in welded type hollow metal frames. Figures 6a and 6b both types of wood stud anchors shown are welded to the back of the jamb. These are welded or screwed into the bottom of both 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.

These anchors are often referred to as punch dimple frame anchors. In new block walls the frame is fastened to the floor at the base anchors and either wire masonry anchors or t anchors are used. T strap anchor wire loop anchor masonry masonry 3. 6 5 where possible one jamb should be butted tightly to the wall.

The diagrams below show metal door frame anchors based on the type of framing used. Existing masonry anchors are used at openings where the block walls are already up and waiting for the frame to be installed. Furnished with flat head 8 3 8 x 6 masonry sleeve anchors or flat head 8 3 8 x 5 wood lag screws. The base anchors have holes pre drilled so you can fasten the frame to the floor.

Again check the frame to be sure it is plumb level and square. Identical profile jambs and heads 1 face through 2 face in 1 8 increments are now available kd m g and mk profile. Hollow metal door frames in a masonry wall are installed with the masonry. Figure 5 the steel stud anchor welded to the back of the jamb is used on custom frames and meets fire rating requirements.

Make any necessary adjustments. Figure 5 steel stud 4. Frame is punch and dimpled 4 dimpled holes per jamb 8 per frame. 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.

They are available for either 1 3 8 35 or 1 3 4 44 thick doors. Steel door frame installation in masonry construction 30. At the next course or approximately 72 from the floor lay in another anchor on the hinge and strike jambs. Wood stud straps welded on each side of the throat anchor to wood studs in the opening wall.

Curries frames are manufactured for all wall conditions such as masonry steel stud wood stud and poured concrete.