Timely Pocket Door Frame Rough Opening

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Timely pocket door frame rough opening.

The purpose of the p series is to make pocket door openings consistent with other timely frames on. Timely standard height 3 16 over nominal. The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.

Yes specify inverted stop on the strike jamb. While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open. The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or.

Nominal height 1 net height 13 16 net height. 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. P series trim kits are used to trim out pocket door openings.

Backboard of frame inserts flush with end of header fasten with nails or screws not provided. The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications. Nominal door width 1 1 4 height. Uneven floors will affect this measurement.

The header is 1 less than the door size instead of 1 2 as on a regular pocket trim jamb. In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall. While this is not recommended the frame can still be installed. The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame.

Place header on top of frame and insert metal stiffeners of the frame into the slots in the header. Corporate office 818 492 3500 or 800 247 6242 fax 818 492 3530. The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used. Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor.

Can timely provide a pocket trim set with a door recess on the latch side. De series frames are commonly used for openings requiring doors swinging in opposite directions. Rough opening height must provide clearance to level the header and interlock the jambs.