Hollow Metal Door Frame Installation Tools

Commercial metal doors and metal frames in chicago from wood doors distributor also we sell commercial door door closers electric strikes door hinges and rixson pivots depository safes weatherstripping.

Hollow metal door frame installation tools.

24 flat head wood screws for frames qty 8 or box of 50 this one is designed to fit your 3 phillips driver for installing metal door frames to wood backing. It s essential that doors and frames are installed properly. These tools are light weight easy to carry and easy to use. An accurate and speedy solution the g tools framespreader was developed to be an accurate and speedy solution to an incredibly costly problem of improperly installed door frames.

The videos below demonstrate how to install doors and frames the right way. Other tools helpful during installation are a magnetic level i use a 6 6 and a 2 0 a spreader a large framing square a cordless a tape measure and snips. People often blame the manufacturer when there are issues when in fact the problem lies with poor installation. These are available in jamb depths from 3 to 20.

Things needed tape measure hammer level 1 1 2 inch screws drill no. 4 5 6. Next the steel studs or block walls and or aluminum facades for the storefront are installed. In a commercial construction setting the doorframe is installed first.

Its main function is to keep your door frame installation highly accurate. The frame needs to be set perfectly 1 8 inch gap or margin on the sides and head. This is a must especially now when setting fire door frames per code. It is our intent to help save you time and money on your installation and maintenance of these doors.

The configuration of the feet of the frame varies with the manufacture. We have the right toolz 2 use to move install adjust and maintain commercial doors and hardware. After the door frame is set the studs around the door frame are cut and installed. The g tools framespreader should be used when setting any door frame.

Anything with a jamb depth less than 4 3 4 will be a single rabbet frame. 2 phillips bit reciprocating saw. Door clips are the same way. Our tools are designed specifically for commercial wood and metal doors.

Zinc plated and has a 45 degree bevel to seat nicely in hollow metal frame dimples. The benefit of hollow metal door frames is their durability and how quickly they are installed. Steel door and frame installation.