It s essential that doors and frames are installed properly.
Steel jamb door installation.
Install sweep seal at door bottom.
Steel doors and frames are often used in commercial applications as well as in some exterior residential openings.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
6 6 1 drill appropriate size hole per fastener.
Install wood shims at several points the gap between the top of the doorjamb and the steel stud header taking care that the shims do not push the jamb down.
Drive pairs of screws through the top.
People often blame the manufacturer when there are issues when in fact the problem lies with poor installation.
6 3 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place.
Steel door and frame installation.
6 4 slide frame into wall opening.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
6 6 use tapered shims between anchors and wall and spreaders to maintain squareness and alignment of frame and to maintain door opening sizes.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
The videos below demonstrate how to install doors and frames the right way.
Install door handle set and jamb strike plate.
Mark and mortise hinge locations on jamb if needed.
6 5 where possible one jamb should be butted tightly to the wall.