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Masonry Steel Door Frames

Made from Galvanneal Steel with A40 (ZF120) coating.
Optional G90 (ZF275) coating also available.

Durable and secure frame designed to be installed in a masonry wall, typically made of concrete, brick, or block. They serve as a strong structural boundary for door openings and are commonly used in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. These frames are engineered to withstand heavy use and provide long-term stability in demanding environments.

Fire Rating:

45min up to 3hrs*

Standard Compliance:

ASTM A653-B

*Depending on specification

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Recommended Applications

Concrete Walls
Brick Walls
Exterior Walls
Commercial / Industrial Buildings
Condominiums
Shopping Malls

The extra return known as the “drywall return” allows for easy installation offering a snug fit without the risk of damaging the drywall. 

Assembly Types

1-Piece Welded Frame

Accompanied with a spreader bar to ensure safety and maintain alignment during transportation, and must be removed before installation.

3-Piece Knock Down Frame

Supplied with self-aligning tabs and slots to lock corners. Knocked down frames are welded by the customer on installation.

Key Features

Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction

Masonry steel frames are typically made from 16 or 14-gauge cold-rolled or galvanized steel, providing strength, durability, and resistance to impact and warping over time.

Versatility

Masonry steel frames can be customizable in reference to their sizes and dimension allowing them to fit almost any wall. Their various anchors also help them suit a vast variety of wall materials.

Knock-Down or Welded Construction

Frames can be supplied as knock-down (KD) for easy shipping and assembly on site, or as welded units for maximum rigidity and faster installation in new construction.

Hardware & Security

They can accommodate heavy-duty locks, deadbolts, and electronic locking systems and offers high resistance to removal when accompanied with proper anchoring.

Frame Profile Options

All Steel Doors manufactures a range of frame profiles to suit various wall configurations and door types.

Frames in pre-set sizes and common profiles suitable for standard wall conditions. Simple and cost-effective solution with
the shortest lead time.

Tailor-made to meet most openings dimensions and more custom specifications such as unequal rabbets, multi-door openings, or features like sidelights and transoms.
Frames requiring precise details such as customized face sizes, single rebate or shadowline profiles.

Material Thickness Options

Masonry Frames are primarily offered in both 16 Gauge and 14 Gauge steel.
One of the thickest standard materials used in the industry. Provides a very high level of security and durability.
The thickest and strongest material used.
Offers the highest level of strength, durability and security.

Important Information and Disclaimers

Fire Rated Frames
Fire-labelled frames will be provided for those openings requiring fire protection ratings, as determined and scheduled by the architect. Such products have been tested in strict conformance with CAN4-S104, ASTM E152 or NFPA 252 as listed by a nationally recognized agency having a factory inspection service, in conjunction with the Canadian Steel Door Manufacturers Association, and will be constructed as detailed in the follow–up service procedures.
Frames will be blanked, reinforced, drilled and tapped for mortised template hardware. Mortised cut-outs will be protected with steel guard boxes (may be omitted on drywall applications). Frames will be reinforced, where required, for surface-mounted hardware. Drilling and tapping are to be done by others in the field, at the time of installation. Frames will be prepared for single stud rubber door silencers, three (3) per single door openings.
Unless specified otherwise the location of hinges, strikes and closer reinforcing will be All Steel Doors 2000 standard locations.
All frames should be thoroughly inspected upon receipt and all discrepancies, deficiencies and/or damages must be reported in writing to All Steel Doors 2000 within 3 days of receipt of shipment. All shipments are FOB All Steel Doors 2000. All damages incurred during shipment is to be claimed by the distributor directly from the freight carrier. Frames must be removed from any wrapping or covering and be stored in a protected location in an upright position, on wood sills or planks.
All frames must be set plumb, square and level at the correct elevation. Fire-labelled frames must be installed in accordance with NFPA 80, most current edition.
  • Secure anchors and connections to adjacent construction.
  • Brace frames rigidly in position while building in.
  • Remove temporary bars prior to installation.
  • Install wood spreaders at three points on frame rebate to maintain frame width.
  • Provide vertical support at the centre of head for openings exceeding 48” in width.
  • Remove wood spreaders after frames have been built in.
  • Install door silencers.

For more guidance on installation and storage, see the CSDMA’s recommendation guide.

Technical Resources

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Frame Profile
Options

Standard Anchor
Applications

Warranty

All frames shall be guaranteed to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year. There are no warranties expressed or implied, which extend beyond those described herein:
  If our product is found to be defective, we will at our discretion either repair or replace the defective item(s). All Steel Doors 2000 Ltd. will not be liable or obligated for any damages of any kind beyond this repair or replacement. Misuse, abuse, improper storage, handling, improper installation or application of product will not be covered by warranty at our discretion. Our warranty terminates one year after product has been shipped from our plant and at any time anyone other than an individual authorized by us performs any work of repair, service or replacement on the product without prior written approval. 

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