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SECTION 13 - DRYWALL FRAMES
General Information:
Index, Section 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-001
Profile Guidelines:
Comparison of Series DQ and DJ Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-101
DQ Series Slip-On Drywall Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-102
DU Series Slip-On Drywall Frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-103
DU Series WK Weatherstrip-Kerf Drywall Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-104
Frame Construction:
DQ & DU Series Double Rabbet, KD Corner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-201
DQ Series 4” Head, KD Corner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-202
DC Series Cased Opening, KD Corner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-203
DQW Series Weatherstrip - Kerf, KD Corner Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-204
DQ & DU Series - Jamb Anchor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-205
DQ & DU Series Double/Single Rabbet, Adjustable Plumb Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-206
DC Series Cased Opening, Adjustable Plumb Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-207
DQW Series Weatherstrip - Kerf, Adjustable Plumb Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-208
DQ & DU Series and Standard Sill Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-209
DQ Series Optional Sill Strap Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-210
DQ Series - Hospital Sanitary Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-211
Application Guidelines for Drywall Frames:
DQ & DU Series Double and Single Rabbets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-301
DC Series Cased Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-302
Drywall Construction Rough Opening Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-303
Drywall Construction, Light Gage Metal Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-304, 13-305
13-001
SERIES DQ AND DU FRAMES
COMPARISON
BACKBEND
BACKBEND
THROAT
Determined by depth of frame
Constant
Constant
BACKBEND
RETURN
The backbend dimension
of Series DQ profiles is
always 1/2". The throat
opening is thus equal to
frame depth minus one
inch.
F
A
C
E
EQUAL RABBETS
(DQ)
RABBET
RABBET
STOP
HEIGHT
SOFFIT
1-9/16"
1-15/16"
1-9/16"
1-3/8" DOOR
1-3/4" DOOR
1-15/16"
DEPTH
Variable
THROAT
Determined by backbend dimension
and depth of frame
The backbend dimension of
Series DU profiles can be
sized 5/8", 9/16", or 7/16"
during forming to provide
the throat opening for each
standard depth.
Variable
UNEQUAL RABBETS
(DU)
1-9/16"
1-15/16"
1-3/4" DOOR
DEPTH
This page should be used for general reference only. The standard Series
DQ and DU frame profiles and sizes are shown in detail on the following
pages.
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SERIES DQ, DR & DC SLIP-ON
DRYWALL FRAME PROFILES
E
M
M
N
F
DC
D
A.
GAGE
B.
MATERIAL
18, 16 & 14
COLD ROLLED
ASTM A60 Galv
M
E
M
C.
FINISH
PRIME PAINTED
D.
DEPTH DOUBLE RABBET
4-5/8" TO 14" (18, 16 and 14 GAGE)
DEPTH SINGLE RABBET
or CASED OPENING
3-5/8" TO 14" (18, 16 and 14 GAGE)
N
F
DR
G
L
K
THROAT
1" LESS THAN DEPTH
FACE *
2"
G.
STOP HEIGHT
5/8"
H.
CORNER CONDITION
KD
I.
OPENING WIDTH: SINGLE
1'-0" THRU 4'-0"
3'-0" THRU 8'-0"
DOUBLE
D
M
E.
F.
E
J.
OPENING HEIGHT:
2'-0" TO 9'-0"
K.
RABBET
1-15/16"
L.
SOFFIT:
3/4" MINIMUM
M. BACKBENDS
M
N.
DQ
G
K
L
D
13-102
3/8"
FOR OTHER SIZES OR VARIATIONS, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
* 4" Heads are available with 2" Face Jambs
N
F
BACKBEND RETURN
1/2"
K
SERIES DU SLIP-ON
DRYWALL FRAME PROFILES
A. GAGE
M
E
M
N
F
B.
MATERIAL
COLD ROLLED OR ASTM A60 GALV
C.
FINISH
PRIME PAINTED
D.
DEPTH: DOUBLE RABBET
4-5/8" TO 14"
E.
THROAT
(DEPTH MINUS 2 x DIM "M")
4-3/4” DEPTH: 3-1/2” THROAT
5-3/4” DEPTH: 4-5/8” OR 4-7/8” THROAT
F.
FACE
2"
G.
STOP HEIGHT
5/8"
H.
CORNER CONDITION
KD
I.
OPENING WIDTH: SINGLE
DOUBLE
2'-0" THRU 4'-0"
4'-0", 5’-0” THRU 6'-0"
J.
OPENING HEIGHT:
6'-8" AND 7'-0"
K.
RABBET
UNEQUAL, 1-15/16" and 1-9/16"
L.
SOFFIT:
DEPTH MINUS 3-1/2”
G
K
L
K
D
16
M. BACKBENDS
N.
BACKBEND RETURNS
4-3/4” DEPTH: 5/8”
5-3/4” DEPTH: 9/16” OR 7/16”
ALL OTHERS = 1/2”
4-3/4” DEPTH: 1/4”
5-3/4” DEPTH: 5/16” OR 7/16”
ALL OTHERS = 3/8”
FOR OTHER SIZES OR VARIATIONS, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
13-103
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SERIES DQW FRAMES
WEATHERSTRIP-KERF PROFILES
M
E
N
M
DRW
A.
GAGE
18 & 16
B.
MATERIAL
COLD ROLLED
ASTM A60 GALV
F
3/8"
1/8"
W
K
G
L
D
M
E
N
M
DQW
F
3/8"
1/8"
C.
FINISH
PRIME PAINTED
D.
DEPTH: SINGLE RABBET
DOUBLE RABBET
3-5/8" TO 6"
5-1/2" TO 9"
E.
THROAT
1" LESS DEPTH
F.
FACE
2"
G.
STOP HEIGHT
5/8"
H.
CORNER CONDITION
K.D.
I.
OPENING WIDTH: SINGLE
DOUBLE
2'-0" THRU 4'-0"
4'-0" THRU 8'-0"
J.
OPENING HEIGHT:
2'-0" THRU 8'-0"
K.
RABBET
EQUAL, 2-1/8" FOR 1-3/4" DOOR
L.
SOFFIT: DOUBLE RABBET
SINGLE RABBET
NORMALLY DEPTH MINUS 4-1/4"
NORMALLY DEPTH MINUS 2-1/8"
M. BACKBENDS
1/2"
N.
3/8"
BACKBEND RETURN
W. WEATHERSTRIP
W
FOAM FILLED, FIRE RATED
FOR OTHER SIZES OR VARIATIONS, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
G
K
L
D
13-104
K
SERIES DQ AND DU
DOUBLE RABBET FRAMES
“KD” CORNER ASSEMBLY
FRAME CORNER TAB
Welded to jamb.
TAB
TAB
SLOTS
HEAD
Refer to
page 13-205
Plumb anchor access
hole w/screw
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1. Align head-tabs with jamb
slots. Slide components
together while engaging
tabs in slots. Tabs and
slots are mated when miter
seam is closed tight.
JAMB
ASSEMBLY
Series DQ and DU slip-on drywall frames are designed for installation after the
partition framework is constructed, after the gypsum wallboard is applied and the
surface is finished, and after the walls are decorated. To realize this design intent,
Series DQ and DU drywall frames are always furnished knocked-down.
13-201
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OPTIONAL 4” HEAD “KD” CORNER ASSEMBLY
FRAME CORNER BRACKET
Welded to head.
FRAME MITER GUIDES
Welded to jamb.
TAB
SLOTS
TAB
HEAD
Plumb anchor access
hole w/screw
Refer to
page 13-205
JAMB
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1. Align head-tabs with jamb
slots. Slide components
together while engaging
tabs in slots. Tabs and
slots are mated when miter
seam is closed tight.
ASSEMBLY
Series DQ & DU slip-on drywall frames are designed for installation after the partition
framework is constructed, after the gypsum wallboard is applied and the surface
is finished, and after the walls are decorated. To realize this design intent, Series
DQ & DU drywall frames are always furnished knocked-down.
13-202
SERIES DC CASED OPENING FRAMES
“KD” CORNER ASSEMBLY
FRAME MITER GUIDES
Welded to jamb.
TAB
TAB
SLOTS
HEAD
Refer to
page 13-205
Plumb anchor access
hole w/screw
JAMB
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1. Align head-tabs with jamb
slots. Slide components
together while engaging
tabs in slots. Tabs and
slots are mated when miter
seam is closed tight.
ASSEMBLY
Series DC slip-on drywall frames are designed for installation after the
partition framework is constructed, after the gypsum wallboard is applied and the
surface is finished, and after the walls are decorated. To realize this design intent,
Series DC drywall frames are always furnished knocked-down.
13-203
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SERIES DQW WEATHERSTRIP-KERF FRAMES
CORNER ASSEMBLY
FRAME MITER GUIDES
Welded to jamb
HEAD
SLOTS
Plumb anchor access
hole w/screw
2-1/4"
JAMB
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE:
1. Align head-tabs with jamb
slots. Slide components
together while engaging
tabs in slots. Tabs and
slots are mated when miter
seam is closed tight.
ASSEMBLY
Series DQW slip-on drywall frames are designed for installation after the
partition framework is constructed, after the gypsum wallboard is applied and the
surface is finished, and after the walls are decorated. To realize this design intent,
Series DQW drywall frames are always furnished knocked-down.
13-204
SERIES DQ AND DU FRAMES
JAMB ANCHOR DATA
DOUBLE RABBET
Series DQ and DU
SINGLE RABBET
Series DR
2-1/4"
2-1/4"
Plumb Anchor
Page 13-206
Plumb Anchor
Page 13-206
Sill Anchors
Page 13-209
or 13-210
Sill Anchors
Page 13-209
or 13-210
STRIKE JAMB SHOWN
HINGE JAMB SIMILAR
CASED OPENING
Series DC
2-1/4"
Plumb Anchor
Page 13-207
Sill Anchors
Page 13-209
or 13-210
HINGE JAMB SHOWN
STRIKE JAMB SIMILAR
BOTH JAMBS SIMILAR
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SERIES DQ AND DU FRAME DOUBLE RABBET
ADJUSTABLE PLUMB ANCHOR
C
Projection weld
(4) places
JAMB
A
Projection weld
(4) places
1-1/4"
MAX.
B
Screwed in
place
3/4"
MIN.
5/16" dia. access hole
-Fastener sits flush
with frame soffit
3/4" MIN.
SINGLE RABBET
PROFILE (DR Only)
13-206
A
16 ga. galvanized steel ANCHOR BASE
3-5/8" long centered in frame soffit
B
16 ga. galvanized steel PRESSURE BRACKET
C
18 ga. galvanized steel MITER GUIDE
one each side
SERIES DC CASED OPENING FRAMES
ADJUSTABLE PLUMB ANCHOR
C
Projection weld
(4) places
JAMB
A
Projection weld
(4) places
1-7/8"
MAX.
B
1-3/8"
MIN.
5/16" dia. access hole
-fastener sits flush
with frame soffit
Screwed in
place
A
16 ga. galvanized steel ANCHOR BASE
3-5/8" long centered in frame soffit
B
16 ga. galvanized steel PRESSURE BRACKET
C
18 ga. galvanized steel MITER GUIDE
one each side
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SERIES DQW WEATHERSTRIP-KERF FRAMES
ADJUSTABLE PLUMB ANCHOR
C
Projection weld
(4) places
A Projection weld
(4) places
1-1/4"
MAX.
B
Screwed in
place
3/4"
MIN.
5/16" dia. access hole
-fastener sits flush
with frame soffit
SINGLE RABBET
PROFILE (Series DRW)
13-208
A 16 ga. galvanized steel ANCHOR BASE
3-5/8" long centered in frame soffit
B
16 ga. galvanized steel PRESSURE BRACKET
C
18 ga. galvanized steel MITER GUIDE
one each side
SERIES DQ AND DU FRAMES
STANDARD SILL ANCHORAGE
Clearance notch (in shop)
for fastener (DU only)
whenever required
STUDS (wood or metal).
For metal studs lighter
than 20 gauge refer to
page 13-304, Fig. 1
1/2"
Punch and Dimple for
#10 FH Screw one
place each face
1/2" min.
3/4" max.
For cased opening frames refer
to page 12-305, Fig. 2
Installer fastens jamb
to wall framework.
Screws by others.
Dimpled hole sill anchor technique is the standard design.
Screw type fastener for fixing to wall is furnished by
frame installer. Fastener should be of sufficient length so as to
penetrate wall framework.
13-209
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(OPTIONAL) SILL STRAP ANCHOR
STRAP type SILL ANCHORS are available
for drywall frames as an option. The
basic anchor construction for standard
size double rabbet profiles is shown below.
MATERIAL: 16 gage galv. steel
B
Spot weld to
jamb
(4) places
A STRAP ANCHOR (channel type)
formed to fit wall
B
A
Spot weld to
Zee brackets
(2) places
ZEE BRACKET, length to suit
frame profile
3"
9/16"
JAMB
1/2"
1/4"
3/4"
3/4"
1/4"
3/4"
Wall Thickness
(Throat)
5/8"
STUDS (wood or metal)
For metal studs lighter
than 20 gage refer to
page 13-304, Fig. 1
Wall Board
Base board
conceals strap
1"
Portion of jamb
removed for
clarity
1/4"
Anchor welded
to jamb in the
shop
Installer attaches strap
to wall framework
Screws by others
13-210
Door Opening
Rough Opening
For Cased Opening
see page 13-305
Fig. 2
SERIES DQ AND DU FRAMES
HOSPITAL SANITARY STOP
1. Notch stop and trim area at the
bottom of jamb (shaded portion)
in the "flat". This terminates the
flap as shown after the jamb is
formed.
45?
FLAP
4" or 6"
17/64"
FLOOR
ANCHOR
2a. Form flap (45? offset) to cap
bottom of stop and to close the
jamb flush beneath terminated
stop.
2b. Weld the special floor anchor to
jamb and to flap.
4" or 6"
3a. Weld seams between flap and
jamb. Fill as required. Grind
smooth.
3b. Spot paint
Seam is Completely Invisible
13-211
SERIES DQ, DU AND DR
SLIP-ON DRYWALL FRAMES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(DOES NOT APPLY TO LABELED OR CASED OPENING FRAMES)
TO DETERMINE ROUGH OPENING:
ADD 2" TO DOOR OPENING WIDTH
ADD 1" TO DOOR OPENING HEIGHT
e.g., For a 3068 door opening, the rough opening is: 38" x 81"
STEP 1
PROCEDURE:
Jamb
STEP 1
Begin installation by pushing the top of one
jamb over the wall.
Hold the top in place then push the bottom in
towards and over the wall.
A.
B.
A.
B.
Push
A.
B.
STEP 3
Jamb
Push
C.
STEP 2
Head
STEP 2
Position frame head over the wall.
Align head tabs with jamb slots then slide head
towards jamb and engage tabs in slots.
STEP 3
Push the top of the remaining jamb over wall
and mate jamb slots and head tabs.
Push the bottom of this jamb in towards and
over the wall.
Level the head.
STEP 4
LEVEL
STEP 4
A. Insert screw driver into top plumb anchor
screws. Alternately adjust top plumb anchors
until they bear firmly against studs.
B. Plumb hinge jamb and fasten at sill. *
C. Place a temporary wood spreader between
jambs at sill. Adjust strike jamb to fit firmly
against spreader and fasten at bottom of this
jamb. *
D. Adjust intermediate plumb anchors (if present)
until they too bear firmly against studs
E. Install mutes in holes provided in door stops.
TOP
PLUMB
Anchor Screw
Access Holes
PLUMB
Intermediate
if Present
Spreader
* Some installers prefer to hang door
and fit frame to door prior to
anchoring at sill.
WALL
WALL
The bottom of
each jamb face
is punched and
dimpled for a
type "S" bugle
head, drywall
screw
1
Insert
fasteners
(not included)
and fix jamb
to wall framing
Sill
strap
anchor
1
OPTIONAL SILL ANCHOR
runner
1
STANDARD SILL ANCHOR
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SLIP-ON DRYWALL FRAME
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(DOES NOT APPLY TO DRYWALL FRAMES WITH INTEGRAL DOOR STOPS)
TO DETERMINE ROUGH OPENING:
ADD 2-3/4" TO DOOR OPENING WIDTH
ADD 3/4" TO DOOR OPENING HEIGHT
e.g., For a 3068 door opening, the rough opening is 38-3/4" x 80-3/4"
PROCEDURE:
STEP 1
A.
Jamb
B.
A.
B.
Push
A.
B.
STEP 3
C.
STEP 1
Begin installation by pushing the top of one
jamb over the wall.
Hold the top in place then push the bottom in
towards and over the wall.
Head
STEP 2
Position frame head over the wall.
Align head tabs with jamb slots then slide head
towards jamb and engage tabs in slots.
STEP 3
Push the top of the remaining jamb over wall
and mate jamb slots and head tabs.
Push the bottom of this jamb in towards and
over the wall.
Level the head.
STEP 4
LEVEL
STEP 4
A. Insert screw driver into top plumb anchor
screws. Alternately adjust top plumb anchors
until they bear firmly against studs.
B. Plumb hinge jamb and fasten at sill. *
C. Place a temporary wood spreader between
jambs at sill. Adjust strike jamb to fit firmly
against spreader and fasten at bottom of this
jamb. *
D. Adjust intermediate plumb anchors (if present)
until they too bear firmly against studs
Jamb
Push
WALL
* Some installers prefer to hang door
and fit frame to door prior to
anchoring at sill.
TOP
PLUMB
Anchor Screw
Access Holes
1
OPTIONAL SILL ANCHOR
PLUMB
Intermediate
if Present
Spreader
WALL
The bottom of
each jamb face
is punched and
dimpled for a
type "S" bugle
head, drywall
screw
1
Insert
fasteners
(not included)
and fix jamb
to wall framing
Sill
strap
anchor
13-302
STEP 2
runner
1
STANDARD SILL ANCHOR
DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION
ROUGH OPENING RECOMMENDATIONS
Fig.1
1. Jambs of rough framing should be
plumb and in the same plane.
See Fig. 1.
2. Rough header should be level and
form a right angle (90?) with
jambs.
4A
2
2
3. To determine rough opening
dimension, refer to installation
instructions.
4B
4. Measurement for rough opening
should be taken:
A. WIDTH at head and sill
B. HEIGHT at both jambs
4B
5. Tolerances for rough opening
dimensions: minus = 0, plus = 1/2"
(total).
4A
Fig.1
RIGHT
Walls adjacent to
door opening are
plumb and in the
same plane.
WRONG
Walls are not
in the same
plane.
Plumb Line
Plumb Line
Plumb Line
PARTITION ELEVATION
WRONG
Walls are in the
same plane but
are not plumb.
Fig.1
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DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION
LIGHT GAGE METAL STUDS
The following methods will provide
the necessary rigidity to prevent
this distortion:
Distortion Of Light Gage Metal
Studs Or Floor Runners (Thinner
Than 20 Gage) May Occur When
The Plumb Anchor Is Compressed
Or When Point Of Sill Anchor
Fastener Does Not Penetrate
Floor Runner.
JAMBS
1. Provide wood (2x4) cripples at
the door frame side of the light
gage studs. Cripples to run from
floor to underside of steel stud
header. Refer to Fig. 1.
2 Provide two 16 gage steel studs
(back to back) on either side of
the door frame. Refer to Fig. 2.
WC
SILL
Rough Opening
Height Dimension
If only light gage steel studs are used
for framing the drywall frame, refer to
page 13-305 Fig. 1 and 2.
A
A
Rough Opening
Width Dimension
LS
LS
R
LS
Steel Studs, less than 20 gage
R
Steel Floor Runner
WC
Wood Cripple (1-1/2" thick)
HS
Steel Studs, 16 gage
R
Note: Rip 2 x 4 to fit if
stud is less than 3-1/2"
Fig. 1
WC
LS
Rough Opening
Height Dimension
HS
Rough Opening
Width Dimension
B
Section A-A
B
HS
Rough Opening
Width Dimension
LS
R
R
Fig. 2
13-304
LS
LS
Rough Opening
Width Dimension
Section B-B
DRYWALL CONSTRUCTION
LIGHT GAGE METAL STUDS
Less than 20 gage
SERIES DQ, DU and DR
A Notch studs as required to
provide clearance for block.
B
Cut block to fit and place
in channel as shown. Align
with end of runner.
(Block need not exceed 6" long.)
A
B
Either type of
sill anchor
Fig. 1
SERIES DC with
STANDARD SILL ANCHOR
1-3/8"
Less than
20 gage
Project floor runners 5/8"
past rough-in openings
at both corners. (Not
required when optional
strap type sill anchor is
used.) See Fig. 3
A and B proceed as in Fig. 1 above.
A
B
Runner 5/8" past
rough-in opening
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
13-305