Kerfed Door Frame

The perfect oem replacement aides in the prevention of water damage and offers added insulation to reduce heating a c costs.

Kerfed door frame. Ak series frames will accomodate a 1 3 4 door weighing up to 250 lbs. A kerf is a slot cut on the edge of the jamb used for wrapping the drywall corner bead square or rounded drywall corners into the jamb. The shallow cut holds the weatherstripping fin in place allowing the rest of the flexible material to deform around the door as it shuts and provide a solid seal. Adjustable kerfed frame ak series limited distribution limited distribution.

Kerf frames help reduce energy costs by keeping profits in your pocket not floating out the door. When the door is closed it presses against the weatherstripping creating a seal against the elements. A kerfed door jamb is one where a kerf slot is cut into the door jamb for the purpose of allowing a drywall corner bead to be wrapped directly into the jamb. Available in 4 colors white tan brown and black and 4 pre cut lengths of 25 50 100 and 500.

Check factory for availability. The purpose of a kerf frame is to reduce air flow and water infiltration increasing energy efficiency. This means the trim casing is no longer necessary. Door weatherstrip kerf type clad urethane foam used on wood steel and fiberglass doors with kerf in frame.

The standard door kerf is normally 1 8 inch 125 some products will have smaller or larger kerfs. With this wrapping the drywall connects directly to the door frame and gap between the door frame and drywall goes away. Available jamb depths adjustable from 4 1 2 to 10 1 2 using six different closure pieces. Use kerfseal to replace worn out kerf window and door seals with ease.

The ck series frames are the ideal solution for the hotel motel market where creating a quiet stress free environment for travelers is of the utmost importance. A kerf is a thin slit cut in a door frame that allows weatherstripping to be inserted. This kerf weatherstrip will replace the older magnetic type weatherstrips that no longer seals steel doors. Kerfed frame ck series our new galxc material is now standard for all timely door frames raising the quality and performance properties to the highest level at an exceptional value.

Kerfed flat jambs provide for a caseless opening with drywall connecting directly to the door frame thus requiring no case mouldings. Kerfed frame overview the prefinished steel ck series kerfed frame is a great option for any opening requiring a smoke seal weatherstrip or stc rating. Simply cut to the desired length.