All posts by: Steve Adams

Open back strikes are for use on the inactive leaf of a pair of doors when each door is required to operate independently for egress but remain secure without using a coordinator.

Things to Consider – Spats A Spat is a full profile cover to wrap the bottom portion of a jamb Can be furnished for a new jamb or most commonly for retro-fit over existing jamb Used to cover or prevent rust in most applications Stainless steel is most common material used Could also be A60 […]

Anchor installs in jambs and is connected via screws or nails to wood stud wall framing. This anchor is welded in place for use with any jamb depth.

Anchors are JD specific and only available in ½” increments from 5 ¾” to 8 ¾” JD. These anchors are for use with 2″ face hollow metal frames and can be used in fire rated openings for wood stud, steel stud, and existing masonry walls.

Bolts for existing wall anchor preps can vary in length and type. Most common are expansion bolts for existing masonry and lag screws for existing wood walls.

This “Z” shaped anchor is welded into the frame for use during construction of steel stud walls.

These anchors (also called “Yoke and Strap” anchors) are welded into the throat of the frame for use during construction of masonry walls.

For use in new masonry during wall construction. Anchor installs in jambs and is placed between courses of block wall.