CURRIES drywall frames are available in 18, 16, or 14 gauge cold-rolled steel. These frames are manufactured to provide clean, sharp lines, rigid corner construction, and fine miter lines on all joints. They are designed to go into an opening after the wall is up, and they are available to accommodate practically any wall thickness. Frames receive a factory baked-on coat of rust inhibitive primer, and are also available with factory baked-on enamel. (Request our paint selector card.) They can be used in drywall construction using steel studs, wood studs, or laminated boards. Frames are available for either 1 3/8" (35) or 1 3/4" (44) thick doors. Narrow Face Frames-CURRIES offers preengineered, knock-down (KD) drywall frames with face dimensions of 1 1/2" (38) or 1 3/4" (44). Frame Sizes-Available to match door sizes, in any combination of singles or pairs. Non-standard width or height frames are available on special order. Double-rabbet profiles are available with 4" (102) face heads. C Series/Jamb Depths 3" (76) to 14" (356) 1/8" Increments Specifications Drywall frames shall be manufactured by CURRIES of Mason City, Iowa. Frames shall be manufactured from cold-rolled steel 18, 16, or 14 gauge. Frames shall be knock-down, double return back bend (to prevent cutting into wall) flush hairline miter at the corner of the head and the jamb, and the corner reinforced with a concealed clip. Each jamb is to have one compression anchor to securely hold the frame between the studs and maintain proper alignment. Frames shall be thoroughly degreased, cleaned, and phosphatized prior to painting. Frames shall receive a factory baked-on coat of rust inhibitive primer. Minimum requirements for hardware reinforcements are to be as follows: Hinge Reinforcing — 7 gauge x 1 5/8" (41) x 10" (254), Lock Strike Reinforcing — 14 gauge conforming to template requirements, and CLoser Reinforcing — 12 gauge.   CM Series CM Series frames are available with the same capabilities as the C Series frames except these frames have welded corner construction, and must be installed in the opening prior to wall construction. Compression bars and base anchors are omitted, sill clips and wither welded or loose wall anchors are included. C Frame Installation Details For Over-The Wall Knock-Down (KD) Drywall Frames: NOTE: It is particularly important that the overlapping of steel vertical and horizontal studs be avoided, since this produces oversized walls. This, in turn, could create significant installation problems when drywall frames are used. Construct the wall with a rough opening height equal to the finished opening height plus 3/4" (19) to 1" (25) maximum. A rough opening width is as follows: For 2" (51) face frames–opening width plus 2 1/8" (54) to 2 3/8" (60). For 1 3/4" (38) and 1 1/2" (44) face frames– opening width plus 2" (51). If a wrap around (optional) base anchor is used, notch the drywall in that area. Retract the compression bars in the jambs and install one jamb in position on the wall. Insert the frame head under the corner clips of the jamb and raise into position. Insert the corner clips of the remaining jamb into the opposite end of the head and position the jamb on the wall. Locate a removable frame spacing bar at the base of the centered frame to maintain proper opening width during the installation. Square and plumb the frame, and install the base anchor screws through the countersink holes in the frame face and into the floor plate. Square the top of the frame, and tighten compression bars by turning the screws counterclockwise. (Do not over tighten). Install (4) No. 8 x 1/2" (13) sheet metal screws at the corners of the head to attach the head to the jambs. (Required for UL rated frames). Home | About Us | Products | Services | Consulting | Locations | Links | Contact Us Powered by FastNet Copyright © 2003 General Supply Company. All Rights Reserved. Reuse of any of the contents on this website is prohibited without the expressed, written permission of General Supply Company. We are not affiliated with any other company or organization trading by the same name.