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Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

Drywall Frames

Drywall frames are designed for drywall construction when walls are already built. Using compression anchors or steel studs anchors. Wood or steel stud walls (wallboard attached & finished with appropriate rough opening) installed as KD (knock-down) only.

Stock sizes in 16 gauges

4-3/4", 5-7/8", 7-1/4", 8-1/4"
Click here for a diagram of Drywall Frames stock sizes

Stock frame

Width from 2'0" to 4'0" Height: 6'8" – 8'0"

Handing - The Rules for Handing a Door

  • The hand of a door is always determined from the outside.
  • The outside of an exterior door is the street or entrance side.
  • The outside of an auditorium door is the corridor or hall side.
  • The outside of a room door is the corridor or hall side.
  • The outside of a closet door is the room, corridor or hall side.
  • The outside of a single communicating door is the side of which the butts are invisible when the door is closed.
  • The outside of twin communicating doors is the space between the two doors.

Drywall Diagram

Anchor Types/Wall Conditions

Click here for Elevations and Configurations Diagram
Click here for Curries Hollow Metal Frame Anchors Spec Sheet (pdf)

U.L. Specifications

There are no hourly ratings for a basic fire frame, unless the labeling on the frame specifically states that the frame is rated for something less than 3 hours. Frames used in drywall are intended to be used with a maximum 1 1/2 hour fire door. Click here for U.L. Specifications

Manufacturer Locations

Lead Times

All stock Drywall frames can be ready the same day as ordered.