Standard Frames for 1 3/4” or 1 3/8” doors shall be
18, 16, or 14-gauge galvannealed or cold rolled steel as
specified. Frame depths shall be die mitered and
provided with a gusset and knock-down. Plaster guards
shall be provided at all hinge and strike locations.
Pressure Fit
Drywall Frames for 13/4” and/or 1 3/8” doors shall be
16-gauge cold rolled steel with 2” faces. Frame depths
shall be 3 5/8” to 12 3/4” in 1/8” increments as
detailed. Frames shall be mitered, knock-down and
designed to install in pre-finished openings. Frames
shall be furnished with two (2) adjustable lock
mechanisms.
All frames have 3/16” hinge reinforcements for 1
3/4” doors and 10 gauge for 1 3/8” doors, with a minimum
of 4 projection welds per reinforcement. Strike
reinforcements shall be 14-gauge with tubulated screw
holes. Reinforcements for surface mounted hardware shall
be a minimum of 14-gauge. Frames for 1 3/4” doors shall
be prepared for 4 ½” x 4 ½” standard weight template
hinges and ANSI 115.1 universal strike. Frames for 1
3/8” doors shall be prepared for 3 ½” x 3 ½” standard
weight template hinges and ANSI 115.3 cylindrical
strike. Frames can be supplied with suitable anchors
applicable to specified wall conditions. Frames shall be
furnished with rubber mutes, three per strike jamb and
two per head in double swing frames. Frames shall be
prime painted with one coat of rust inhibitive
primer.
Labeled Frames Sizes and Types
Labeling Services
All labeled doors and frames are manufactured in
strict accordance with the specifications and procedures
of Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual and Warnock
Hersey. Adherence to these procedures are
monitored through periodic in-plant inspections.
Underwriter's Label Service
Mesker manufactures a complete line of UL doors and
frames that meets every requirement of fire protection.
Doors are available in 1 3/4” thickness for 3 hr, 1 1/2
hr, 45 min, 20 min classifications. All UL label doors
and frames are manufactured in strict accordance with
the specifications and procedures of Underwriter’s
Laboratories Inc. Adherence to these specifications and
procedures is checked by UL through their in-plant
inspection service.
Factory Mutual Service
The Mesker line of FM label doors and frames meet all
rigid Factory Mutual regulations for testing quality and
design. A network of Factory Mutual field
inspectors provide up-to-date engineering data to
maintain this service and provide maximum
protection.
Warnok Hersey Service
Mesker Door is now listed with WHI to cover virtually
all of your national labeling requirements. Warnock
Hersey / Inchcape monitors adherence to their procedures
by periodic in-plant inspections.
Certified Doors and Frames
Certified doors and frames available for areas where
local codes permit their use in lieu of UL, FM or WHI
classified products.
