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When the Wall Thickness Is Not What the Drawing Said: Specifying Adjustable Throat Frames for Variable Conditions

The Problem Nobody Budgets For: Wall Thickness That Does Not Match the Frame Order This article is for commercial contractors, project managers, and facility construction teams who have encountered a ...

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Oct 16, 2026 Our Blog

Sidelight Frame Construction: What Specifiers and Contractors Need to Know Before They Order

What This Article Covers Sidelight frames are fixed-glazed frame sections installed beside an active door opening to add light, visibility, or architectural presence. This guide explains how sidelight...

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Oct 14, 2026 Our Blog

Steel Stud Anchor Selection for Hollow Metal Frames: What Goes Wrong When the Wall Is Already Up

Why Anchor Selection Is a Pre-Construction Decision, Not a Jobsite Fix This article is for commercial installers, general contractors, and facility construction teams who are specifying or installing ...

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Sep 17, 2026 Our Blog

Cased Open Frames: What They Are, When to Use Them, and How to Order Them Right

The Opening Without a Door Still Needs a Frame Not every opening in a building gets a door. Corridor pass-throughs, open archways in office suites, interior retail alcoves, and wide passages in health...

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Sep 12, 2026 Our Blog

Drywall Slip-On Frames vs. Welded Frames: Choosing the Right Hollow Metal Frame Before the Wall Goes Up

Why the Frame Type Decision Happens Earlier Than Most People Think This article is for commercial contractors, facility managers, and project architects who need to specify or order a hollow metal doo...

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Aug 17, 2026 Our Blog

Adjustable Throat Frames for Variable Wall Thickness: Getting the Jamb Depth Right Before You Order

Why Wall Thickness Is the First Number That Has to Be Right This article explains what adjustable throat hollow metal frames are, when they solve a real field problem, and what specifiers and installe...

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Jul 31, 2026 Our Blog