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