While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open.
Timely pocket door frame rough opening.
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Nominal height 1 net height 13 16 net height.
Backboard of frame inserts flush with end of header fasten with nails or screws not provided.
P series trim kits are used to trim out pocket door openings.
Pocket trim kit p series 18 gauge shown with ta 8 steel casing as example.
The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used.
Nominal door width 1 1 4 height.
In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall.
Can timely provide a pocket trim set with a door recess on the latch side.
The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame.
Make the rough opening for a pocket door two times the width of the door plus 1 inch with a height of 84 1 2 inches from the highest spot on the subflooring.
Place header on top of frame and insert metal stiffeners of the frame into the slots in the header.
The rough opening for pocket doors is actually created by the pocket frame system used.
Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.
Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame.
De series frames are commonly used for openings requiring doors swinging in opposite directions.
While this is not recommended the frame can still be installed.
Uneven floors will affect this measurement.
Rough opening height must provide clearance to level the header and interlock the jambs.
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In some cases wood pocket frames are used that include a 3 4 strike jamb piece the full width of the wall.
The timely p series trim kit is designed to fit most common applications.
Stand complete frame into opening plumb and anchor to sub floor.
The purpose of the p series is to make pocket door openings consistent with other timely frames on.
Maximum space for adequate anchorage is 1 3 16 over net height resulting in approximately 5 16 of the frame face against the wall.
The header is 1 less than the door size instead of 1 2 as on a regular pocket trim jamb.
Yes specify inverted stop on the strike jamb.
