Timely Pocket Door Frame Rough Opening

Yes specify inverted stop on the strike jamb.

Timely pocket door frame rough opening.

Corporate office 818 492 3500 or. Backboard of frame inserts flush with end of header fasten with nails or screws not provided. Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor. Nominal door width 1 1 4 height.

The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used. Place header on top of frame and insert metal stiffeners of the frame into the slots in the header. Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides. Nominal height 1 net height 13 16 net height.

The header is 1 less than the door size instead of 1 2 as on a regular pocket trim jamb. Uneven floors will affect this measurement. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or 800 247 6242 fax 818 492 3530. While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open.

The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. Can timely provide a pocket trim set with a door recess on the latch side. Maximum space for adequate anchorage is 1 3 16 over net height resulting in approximately 5 16 of the frame face against the wall. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall.

Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame. Pocket trim kit p series 18 gauge shown with ta 8 steel casing as example. Timely industries is the leading manufacturer of prefinished steel door frames outperforming other door frames with lower opening costs. P series trim kits are used to trim out pocket door openings.

Timely standard height 3 16 over nominal. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall. While this is not recommended the frame can still be installed. The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used.

The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. The purpose of the p series is to make pocket door openings consistent with other timely frames on. Rough opening height must provide clearance to level the header and interlock the jambs.