Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.
Timely pocket door frame rough opening.
De series frames are commonly used for openings requiring doors swinging in opposite directions.
Yes specify inverted stop on the strike jamb.
Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame.
In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall.
Timely industries is the leading manufacturer of prefinished steel door frames outperforming other door frames with lower opening costs.
P series trim kits are used to trim out pocket door openings.
The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame.
Rough opening height must provide clearance to level the header and interlock the jambs.
Pocket trim kit p series 18 gauge shown with ta 8 steel casing as example.
The purpose of the p series is to make pocket door openings consistent with other timely frames on.
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.
Corporate office 818 492 3500 or.
While this is not recommended the frame can still be installed.
The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used.
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.
Nominal door width 1 1 4 height.
Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor.
Maximum space for adequate anchorage is 1 3 16 over net height resulting in approximately 5 16 of the frame face against the wall.
Timely standard height 3 16 over nominal.
The header is 1 less than the door size instead of 1 2 as on a regular pocket trim jamb.
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.
Corporate office 818 492 3500 or 800 247 6242 fax 818 492 3530.
Backboard of frame inserts flush with end of header fasten with nails or screws not provided.
Uneven floors will affect this measurement.
While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open.
