Knockdown steel doorjambs, also called drywall jambs or slip on frames, match the door frame using a preformed quit removing extra function that was trim. They come in three independent parts that lock together in the top. Anchors in the body enable leveling and fast balancing of the body. They have been prepared for regular door components and dimensions are available to to match any opening that was current. In the event you are re-modeling for re-sale, change beatup jambs with knock-downs to get a new-look as well as a quick fix.

Place the three parts of of the jambs face-up across two saw-horses. In the middle of the jambs, you need to see four set screws. These are the anchors that stability the body once it is installed. Unscrew them with a-3/6-inch hex wrench till they protrude at least 3/4 inch.

Stand one of the extended parts in location in the door-opening. Tilt the best of it to the corner and after that lightly tap the base of the jamb by means of your toe before the jamb is vertical flush and limited from the stud.

Pick up the brief piece which goes over the very best of the doorframe, the header. Hold it above your head with your hands hands. Tilt one corner of it to the corner. You will find locking tabs. Push the header till it clicks in to place. The header should click to the stud as well as the jamb when it becomes horizontal.

Stand the jamb set up. Tilt the corner of it to the top corner of the header jamb. Tap the bottom by means of your foot before the jamb is vertical, clicks in to spot contrary to the header and also the stud.

Place an even on the sides of the header as well as the jambs. Tighten the set screw anchors to shift the body out or in asneeded until the parts are le Vel.

Place three 1-inch screws to the sides of the header as well as the jambs. You can find pre-drilled holes because of this. There’s one in the center and one on either finish, around the slim sides of the jambs. Use the screw gun to tighten these screws in to the sides of the studs, through the jambs and header to complete.

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