Timely Pocket Door Frame Rough Opening

Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.

Timely pocket door frame rough opening.

Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor. The purpose of the p series is to make pocket door openings consistent with other timely frames on. 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.

Timely industries is the leading manufacturer of prefinished steel door frames outperforming other door frames with lower opening costs. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall. Maximum space for adequate anchorage is 1 3 16 over net height resulting in approximately 5 16 of the frame face against the wall. While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open.

The header is 1 less than the door size instead of 1 2 as on a regular pocket trim jamb. Pocket trim kit p series 18 gauge shown with ta 8 steel casing as example. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or 800 247 6242 fax 818 492 3530. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall.

P series trim kits are used to trim out pocket door openings. The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used. The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame. While this is not recommended the frame can still be installed.

Uneven floors will affect this measurement. De series frames are commonly used for openings requiring doors swinging in opposite directions. Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame. Make the rough opening for a pocket door two times the width of the door plus 1 inch with a height of 84 1 2 inches from the highest spot on the subflooring.

The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. Rough opening height must provide clearance to level the header and interlock the jambs. Yes specify inverted stop on the strike jamb. Nominal door width 1 1 4 height.

Corporate office 818 492 3500 or. Nominal height 1 net height 13 16 net height. Backboard of frame inserts flush with end of header fasten with nails or screws not provided.