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BUILDINGS OF WORSHIP

  • Perfect blend of strength, design and performance provided at a greatly reduced total opening cost
  • Easily adapted to use custom millwork and casing options while maintaining strength and fire protection of steel
  • Ideal for either wood stud or steel stud framing
  • Fire rated sidelights and borrowed lights available
Door Frame Uses for Buildings of Worship series arrow classic s classic adjustable kerferd adjustable kerfed double egress pocket trim kit
Frequency S C A CK AK DE P
Common Areas Main Entrance H • • • • • • •
Secondary Entrance M • • • • • • •
Corridor Offices M O O O P • • •
Interior Offices L P O O O • • •
Restrooms M P O O O • • •
Meeting Rooms L O O O P • • •
Mechanical/Electric L • O O P • • •
Secure Storage L • P O • • • •
Closet SS/PR L P O O • • • •
Stairwell L • O • P • • •
Sidelight • P • • • • •
Borrowed Light O P O • • • •
Corridors – Dbl Egress L • • • • • P •
Cry Room L O O O P • • •
Sanctuary M O O O P • • •
Choir Room M O O O P • • •
Use of Frame: P = Preferred O = Optional • = not recommended
Frequency: H = High M = Medium L = Low
 
 
ACCESSORY HARDWARE

TA-10 Regular Arm Closer Reinforcement – Can be used on all Frames
TA-12 Parallel Arm Closer Reinforcement – Classic Frames only
TA-47 Parallel Arm Closer Reinforcement – Kerf Frames only
CASING RECOMMENDATIONS
TA-8 Standard Steel TA-30 Colonial Steel Wood (Supplied by others)
casing for use in lodging applications
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Classic Frame S C

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
S-Series
(20 gauge)

General use for all interior openings.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 2 5/8"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 5 3/8"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute (Minimum Jamb Depth 3 3/8" for rating)

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.

C-Series
(18 gauge)

General use for all interior openings requiring additional strength and impact resistance of 18 gauge steel.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 2 5/8"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 13"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute (Minimum Jamb Depth 3 3/8" for rating)

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.
Adjustable Frame A

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
A-Series
(18 gauge)

Use for interior openings with uneven or odd sized walls requiring non-stock wall size. Adjustable jamb thickness makes this frame Ideal for remodel projects.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 3 3/4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 9 1/8"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.
Kerfed Frame CK

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
CK-Series
(18 gauge)

Use for interior and exterior openings requiring a seal against smoke, sound, weather, and light. Kerfed stop with factory installed seal.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 8"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.
Double Egress Frame DE

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
DE-Series
(18 gauge)

Use for cross corridor fire separation where doors are held open during normal use.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 4 3/4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 10 3/4"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute

Maximum Door Weight – 250 lbs.