CM Type Frames
    CURRIES drywall frames are available in 18, 16, or 14 gauge cold-rolled steel. These frames are manufactured to provide clean, sharp lines, rigid corner construction and fine miter lines on all joints. They are designed to be installed before the wall is up, and they are available to accomodate practically any wall thickness. All frames receive a factory baked-on coat of rust inhibitive primer, and are also available with factory baked-on enamel. (Request our paint selector card.) They can be used in drywall construction using steel studs, wood studs or laminated boards. Frames are available for either 1-3/8" (35) or 1-3/4" (44) thick doors.

Specifications
    CM frames shall be as manufactured by CURRIES, Mason City, Iowa. Frames shall be manufactured from 18, 16 or 14 gauge cold rolled or galvanealed steel. Designed for installation prior to wall construction, frames shall be set-up, face seam welded and have corner alignment reinforcement clips behind each corner weld. Frame corners are finished smooth and free of imperfections. Back bend returns are 1/2" (prevents the tearing of wallboard during installation of sheeting) standard on all frames. Frame floor anchors shall be welded in place at the bottom of each jamb leg. Wall anchors shall be CURRIES type multipurpose or strap type wood stud or Z type metal stud anchor. Frames shall be bonderized and receive one coat of factory baked-on prime paint. Frames are to be mortised, reinforced, drilled and tapped for all mortise finish swinging door hardware. Frames are to be reinforced only for surface mounted hardware, with drilling and tapping to be done in the field by others. Metal plaster guards are to be provided for all mortise cutouts. Minimum requirements for hardware reinforcements are to be as follows: hinge reinforcing-7 gauge x 1-5/8" (41) x 10" (254), lock strike, reinforcing-14 gauge conforming to template requirements, closer reinforcing-12 gauge.