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REDIFRAME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What material
thickness is Rediframe available in?
Are
Rediframe available in galvanized steel?
Why are Rediframe
sold by the " wall size" rather than jamb depth?
Are Rediframes
available welded?
What casing (trim) options are available?
Can you have different casing on a single frame?
What is a " lance" ?
What is a " nail hole" ?
What colors are available for Rediframes?
What is the minimum wall size?
What
is the maximum wall size?
Is Rediframe available with
a kerf?
Are
there differences between Rediframe and Kerf Rediframe?
What
hinge preps are available?
What
is a Universal Hinge Prep?
What
strike preps are available?
What
is an adjustable t-strike?
Does
Rediframe have welded hinge plates like hollow metal frames?
Does
Rediframe have welded strike plates like hollow metal frames?
Will
a Rediframe hold a heavy door?
How can a knock-down light
gage frame support heavy doors?
What is a Rediframe set
number?
Are Rediframes handed?
Are
Rediframes ever handed?
Does Rediframe make borrowed
lites and sidelites?
Are sidelites available for 1-3/8"
doors?
What is the maximum width and height for a sidelite
or borrowed lite frame?
Are Rediframes fire rated?
Why does Rediframe provide embossed rather than mylar or
steel labels?
Are the embossed labels valid for positive
pressure as well?
How do I know which doors or intumescent
material can be used with Rediframes?
Are " kerf" frames
approved for positive pressure?
Are sidelite and borrowed
lite frames approved for positive pressure?
What is the
maximum rating for a sidelite or borrowed lite frame?
Is
glazing material required on all fire-rated sidelites and borrowed lites?
Is Firelite or other specialty glass required for the positive
pressure rated assemblies or 60-minute borrowed lites?
Can
wood trim be used on fire-rated sidelites and borrowed lites?
What
is an edge sealing system?
Do all doors require edge-sealing
systems for positive pressure?
What category do doors
that require edge-sealing materials fall into?
What category
does Rediframe fall into?
What is the " S" label?
Are frames required to have the " S" label?
Are
all " S" doors and frames 20-minute rated?
Does Rediframe
offer an adjustable throat frame?
How much adjustment does
Rediflex provide?
What door thickness are Rediflex frames
applicable to?
Are there other differences between Rediflex
and Kerf Rediflex?
Why the difference in casing?
As the wall sizes change on Rediflex, do
both pieces change?
Can Rediflex be pre-hung?
What kerf weatherstrip does Rediframe provide?
Is
kerf weatherstrip available for positive pressure frames?
What
is the rough opening requirement for Rediframe?
What
is the rough opening requirement for Rediflex?
Why use
a prefinished frame?
Are reinforcements for door closers
available?
Can electric strikes be used with Rediframe?
What styles of frames are Rediframes available in?
Can Rediframes be used in a masonry wall?
Why
is a Rediframe in a masonry opening not as secure?
Does
a custom casing void the fire rating?
What is the lead-time
for Rediframe and Rediflex frames?
Q What
material thickness is Rediframe available in? top
A 18, 20 or 22 gage
Q Are Rediframe
available in galvanized steel? top
A Yes (A40)
Q Why are Rediframe sold by the " wall size"
rather than jamb depth? top
A Rediframe has
no " backbend returns" like hollow metal frames.
Q Are Rediframes available welded? top
A
No, Rediframes are provided KD (knock-down) only.
Q What casing (trim) options are available? top
A
Steel (standard), aluminum, S56 Steel Colonial (2-1/4" ) or prepped for wood
trim (by others)
Q Can you have different
casing on a single frame? top
A Yes, it is common
to have steel casing on one side and wood trim on the other side.
Q What is a " lance" ? top
A The lance is an
integral clip formed in the leg (face) of the frame to accept steel, aluminum
or C56 casing.
Q What is a " nail hole" ?top
A A nail hole is the prep for wood trim.
Q What colors are available for Rediframes? top
A Rediframe Brown, Ivory, Bright White and Prime are available at no upcharge.
Mojave Brown, Black, Lt. Grey and Tan Prime are available with a per frame charge.
Rediframe can be provided in any custom color with a per frame charge. A set-up
is required for orders less than (100) frames if a per frame charge is applicable.
Q What is the minimum wall size? top
A 2-5/8" for 1-3/8" frames or cased opening profiles 2-7/8" for 1-3/4" frames
4"
for 1-3/8" X 1-3/4" communicating frames 4-1/2" for 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" communicating
frames.
Q What is the maximum wall size? top
A 13" Wall sizes are available in 1/8" increments
Q Is Rediframe available with a kerf? top
A Yes top
Q Are there differences
between Rediframe and Kerf Rediframe? top
A Yes, Kerf
Rediframe is available for 1-3/4" doors only. It is not available in sidelite,
borrowed lite, communicating or cased opening applications.
Q What hinge preps are available? top
A For 1-3/8"
doors: 3-1/2" x ¼" radius template hinge For 1-3/4" doors: 4" x ¼" radius template
hinge 4-1/2" square template hinge (standard weight) 4" x 5/8" radius " Universal
Hinge Prep" (template or non-template).
Q What
is a Universal Hinge Prep?top
A The UHP is designed
to accommodate multiple hinge patterns that occur on insulated steel entry doors.
The hinge emboss is fixed but different hinge gussets are supplied for the various
manufacturers. Each hinge gusset is numbered thus: #1 = Template hole pattern
#2 = Acore Door #3 = Pease Door #5 = Therma Tru, Taylor / Perma Door, Johnson
(non-template), Prem Dor (Ceco) #6 = Challenge, Prem Dor (Castlegate) #7 = Stanley
Door Systems.
Q What strike preps are available? top
A For 1-3/8" doors: 2-3/4" Adjustable T-strike For
1-3/4"
doors: 2-3/4" Adjustable T-strike, 4-7/8" ASA strike, or 2-3/4" deadbolt
strike.
Q What is an adjustable t-strike? top
A A two-piece strike plate that allows the door to be adjusted to eliminate the
rattle.
Q Does Rediframe have welded hinge plates
like hollow metal frames? top
A No, 14-gage steel gussets
(plates) are applied in the factory.
Q Does Rediframe
have welded strike plates like hollow metal frames? top
A No, the screw holes are extruded into the steel and self-tapping screws are
used.
Q Will a Rediframe hold a heavy door? top
A Yes, Rediframes have been cycle tested using a 22-gage
frame and a 188-pound hollow metal door for 1,000,000 cycles.
Q How can a knock-down light gage frame support heavy doors? top
A The strength of the frame lies in the installation method. Rediframes sleeve
the wall itself. The fasteners go through the face of the frame, through the gypsum
board and into the stud. Fasteners are located approximately every 12" on the
frame so a 3-0 x 6'-8 frame has roughly 34 fasteners! Once installed, the frame
becomes as strong as the wall itself.
Q What is
a Rediframe set number? top
A The set number identifies
the door thickness, number and size of hinges and strike prep if applicable. Example:
RFS 31 = 1-3/4" door with 1-1/2 pair of 4-1/2" square template hinges with either
an adjustable 2-3/4" T-strike prep or 4-7/8" ASA strike prep.
Q Are Rediframes handed? top
Standard 6'-8 Rediframe with a single strike emboss are NOT handed. 7'-0 Rediframe
can be provided NON-HANDED. Pair door frames are non-handed but the header will
become handed if flushbolt prep is added.
Q Are Rediframes ever handed? top
A
Yes, when the hinge and strikes are not symmetrical or if a deadbolt is added.
Q Does Rediframe make borrowed lites and sidelites? top
A Yes
Q Are sidelites available
for 1-3/8" doors? top
A
No, 1-3/4" doors only
Q What is the maximum width and height for a sidelite or borrowed lite frame? top
A
10' x 10'
Q Are Rediframes fire rated? top
A
Yes, standard 3-sided Rediframes, which meet the label parameters, are provided
with an embossed 90-minute label at no charge.
Q Why does Rediframe
provide embossed rather than mylar or steel labels? top
A The use of the embossed labels virtually eliminates the need for field labeling
due to frames being changed after shipment or labels removed for painting.
Q Are the embossed labels valid for positive pressure as well? top
A Yes, UBC 7-2, 1994
(neutral pressure) and UBC 7-2, 1997 (positive pressure) are on the embossed label.
Q How do I know which doors or intumescent material can be used with Rediframes? top
A
The information is in the installation instructions.
Q Are " kerf" frames
approved for positive pressure? top
A
Yes
Q Are sidelite and borrowed lite frames approved for positive pressure? top
A Yes
Q What is the maximum
rating for a sidelite or borrowed lite frame? top
A
45-minute for sidelites and 60-minute for borrowed lites
Q Is glazing material
required on all fire-rated sidelites and borrowed lites? top
A No. It is required for positive pressure rated sidelites and borrowed lites
as well as all 60-minute borrowed lites.
Q Is Firelite or other specialty glass required for the positive pressure rated
assemblies or 60-minute borrowed lites?
A
No, ¼" wire glass is approved
Q Can wood trim be used on fire-rated sidelites and borrowed lites? top
A Yes, on the perimeter
of the frame as well as the mullions.
Q What is an edge sealing system? top
A
A material (intumescent) that seals the edges of the doors.
Q Do all doors require
edge-sealing systems for positive pressure? top
A
No. Doors that require no edge-sealing materials are classified as Category A
doors.
Q What category do doors that require edge-sealing materials fall into? top
A
Category B doors.
Q What category does Rediframe fall into? top
A
Category C frames - For use with Category A doors and Category B doors
Q What is the " S"
label? top
A
The " S" indicates a Smoke and Draft Control opening.
Q Are frames required
to have the " S" label? top
A
No. The door and frame assembly is covered by the " S" mark on the door label.
Q Are all " S" doors and frames 20-minute rated? top
A No
Q Does Rediframe
offer an adjustable throat frame? top
A
Yes, Rediflex and Kerf Rediflex
Q How much adjustment
does Rediflex provide? top
A 1-1/4" on Rediflex and
1"
on Kerf Rediflex.
Q What door thickness are Rediflex frames applicable to? top
A 1-3/4" only
Q Are there other
differences between Rediflex and Kerf Rediflex? top
A Yes, Rediflex comes
standard with snap-on steel casing. Kerf Rediflex is standard prepped for wood
casing.
Q Why the difference in casing? top
A
Kerf Rediflex is mainly used with residential steel entry doors. The residential
market considers wood standard.
Q As the wall sizes change on Rediflex, do both pieces change?top
A No, the base side
(has hinge and strike prep) is the same profile regardless of wall size. The closure
piece (" L" angle) is the only piece that changes.
Q Can Rediflex be pre-hung? top
A Yes
Q What kerf weatherstrip does Rediframe provide? top
A Schlegel QDS 500 for non-rated or neutral pressure applications
Q Is kerf weatherstrip available for positive pressure frames? top
A Yes
Q What is the rough opening requirement for
Rediframe? top
A Nominal frame width + 1-1/4" (width)
*Net frame height + 1" (height) **Net frame height + 1/2" (height) *For steel,
aluminum or C56 casing ** For wood trim
Q What
is the rough opening requirement for Rediflex? top
A Nominal frame width + 1" (width) *Net frame height + 1" (height) **Net frame
height + 1/2" (height) *For steel, aluminum or C56 casing ** For wood trim
Q Why use a prefinished frame? top
A It is less expensive. You can save between $30 to $60 per frame in field painting
costs
Q Are reinforcements for door closers available? top
A Yes, reinforcing is available for parallel and regular
arm closers. Reinforcing is also available for RIM hardware.
Q Can electric strikes be used with Rediframe? top
A Not at this time.
Q What styles of frames are
Rediframes available in? top
A Single, Pair, Cased
Opening, Pocket, Communicating and Dutch
Q Can
Rediframes be used in a masonry wall? top
A Only if
the opening is an interior door that does not need to be a secured door.
Q Why is a Rediframe in a masonry opening not
as secure? top
A Installation in a masonry opening
requires sub-bucking. Sub-bucking is a method in which 2x's are anchored to the
opening at the head and jambs. This provides the material that the Rediframe is
attached to. This means that the opening is only as secure as the anchors holding
the 2x's to the masonry.
Q Does a custom casing
void the fire rating? top
A Custom casings are done
everyday, but Warnock Hersey is the only organization that can say whether your
design will void the rating. Generally, this is a material issue only. Contact
the factory.
Q What is the lead-time for Rediframe
and Rediflex frames? top
A 3 weeks for shipping, 4th
week for delivery |
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