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.

Movies are a big part of the American experience. They instantly connect us to some of the best times in our lives and a flood of cherished memories. Many film characters become a part of iconic American folklore and often reflect who we would want to be on our best days. Sometimes, those movie characters […]

Freight damage happens. There is nothing more frustrating than getting ready to deliver materials to the job site, and you unpack the frame or doors only to find them damaged in transit. We work hard to package material so that no damage occurs, but unfortunate things can happen at freight terminals. How do you avoid the […]

“You want me to do what? Meet you at the job site to measure existing frames for door and hardware replacement?”
In our continuing efforts to help our distributor friends, we have a number of useful tools on our website for when you’re called upon to measure existing openings or for door installation.

We made a sidelight with an angled mullion in one our downstairs offices. This frame has a 1 3/4″ removable panel at the bottom, a 1/4″ removable panel in the middle, and glass in the top. Another fine job by the engineers and manufacturing folks!

HMF Express now has an extensive set of hollow metal approvals to the 2014 version of the Florida Building Code (FBC). The listings include side light and transom frame openings, borrowed lights, …