Abstract: A preassembled door casement adapted to be received within an opening of a wall of selected thickness is provided with a positionable nailing fin about the assembly for securing the assembly to the opening. The position of the nailing fin with respect to the casement is selectable so as to accommodate the particular wall thickness.

Abstract: A doorframe assembly for partition wall construction comprising metal backer jamb members adapted for attachment to opposite sides of a door opening, jamb members snap-engaged with the metal backer jamb members, hinge plate means for supporting a door attached along a longitudinal recess portion of a jamb member at one side of the door opening, strike plate means adapted for receiving door locking means attached along a longitudinal recess of jamb member at the opposite side of the door opening, mortising trim of a material such as vinyl plastic or aluminum adhered along remaining open portions of the jamb members at both sides of the door opening, and two header clips one mounted at the upper end of each of the metal backer jamb members and arranged to permit the jamb members to be set to the exact dimension of a mitered header, thereby eliminating any manufacturing tolerances, and a mitered header member snap-engaged with said header clips.

Abstract: A device adapted to mount a metal jamb or frame, more particularly a door jamb 3 having a U-shaped cross-section into a wall opening, said device comprising a fixing plate 6 to be mounted against the reveal 2 of a wall opening and an adjustable bracket 8, connected to the fixing plate in a slidable and fixable manner.The fixing plate 6 consists of an oblong plate extending over almost the entire width of the reveal and comprises at each end relatively short side flanges 9 projecting from the wall, while the adjustable bracket 8 has a U-shape with two legs 14 embracing the wall in a mounted position said legs being engageable with the side flanges of the fixing plate, while said legs are also provided with means 16, 20 for receiving end flanges of a frame to be mounted.

Abstract: The lift landing door frame arrangement contains horizontally adjustable lateral caulking or sealing elements arranged at uprights of the door frame and a vertically adjustable top caulking or sealing element associated with the topside of the door frame. To avoid retouching due to the caulking elements at the time of placement of the lift landing door frame arrangement and to avoid the formation of gaps in the door frame after placement, each lateral caulking element comprises a rectangular sheet metal panel of a length which exceeds the height of the door frame. Each lateral caulking element engages with and is fixed to the interior of the related upright. Each lateral caulking element is also guided for simultaneous vertical and horizontal adjustment at a guide plate carried by the related upright. The vertically adjustable top caulking element is constituted by a U-shaped sheet metal strap which is disposed astride the front parts of the door frame and is laterally guided thereat.

Abstract: The present invention provides (1) a sash window assemblage having basic wood construction with selectively milled kerfs and (2) exterior vinyl cladding in the form of vinyl extrusions of particular configuration. These vinyl extrusions, in cross section, feature facing portions that lie snugly against front and edge surfaces of the rails and stiles of a window sash, gripping portions that snap and lock into the kerfs, sealing portions that squeeze tightly against the rigid elements they contact, and spline portions that extend upwardly and downwardly. The spline portions can be cut readily for conformation with an out-of-plumb frame. The facing and gripping portions have sufficiently great cross sectional thickness to impart rigidity. At least sections of the sealing portions have appropriate composition and sufficiently small cross sectional thickness to impart flexibility.

Abstract: An adjustable wall jamb assembly for a shower door comprising a fixed wall jamb member adapted to be affixed to a wall, an adjustable block assembly comprising a block adapted to be affixed to the fixed wall jamb and having a threaded opening, and an adjustment screw having an external thread complementary with that of the adjustment block, the adjustment screw having an axial aperture and engaging means at one end for being engaged and rotated within the adjustment block, an adjustable jamb member adapted to slide over the fixed jamb member and to engage the end of the adjustment screw, and a screw disposed through an aperture in the adjustable jamb member, extending through the axial opening of the adjustable screw and being adapted to enter the wall on which the fixed jamb member is mounted.

Abstract: The frame shim comprises a first and a second elongated plate made of a porous material, which plates are located in planes extending parallel to each other and which are connected to each other along their longitudinal sides. A groove is formed in one longitudinal side of one of the plates, and a laterally located ridge is formed in a longitudinal side of the other plate, which ridge is set into the groove. The other longitudinal side of the laterally offset plate is strengthened and the door fittings are mounted to this longitudinal side. The legs of the groove are also strengthened. This allows the manufacture of the frame shim of a door from a plate made of a porous material.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting frame for supporting a storm glass assembly exterior of a prime assembly along the clearance edges of a wall opening in a finished building construction utilizes a pair of interdependent frame and support flange pieces. The support flange contains a reversible first surface for facing flush against the exterior portion of the wall and an orthogonal second surface having longitudinal engagement members for connecting with the frame piece. The frame piece has a first side facing the second surface of the flange formed with a plurality of connection elements for slidably attaching the frame piece to the flange and a second side facing into the opening with mounting groove means for supporting the storm glass assembly.

Abstract: A frame structure for vehicle-type sunroofs and like window panels, in combination with a fastening device, wherein the frame structure includes an inner disposed peripheral seal to be engaged by a typical hinged panel. The frame structure defines a peripheral jamb secured in an opening formed in the roof panel of a vehicle, the jamb having a compression-cantilevered clamping bar, the clamping bar being arranged and secured to the frame structure in such a manner as to be positioned between the vehicle roof panel and the interior headliner, whereby neither the frame nor the clamping bar is exposed within the vehicle.

Abstract: A glass jack for doors, windows, walls, etc. having a rectangular frame formed with interconnected stiles and rails providing one or more rectangular openings for receiving a panel, which is mounted in the opening with an outer peripheral edge closely facing adjacent wall surfaces of the surrounding frame members. One or more glass jacks is mounted to extend between the edge of the panel and an adjacent facing wall surface of the frame members at selected point(s) for maintaining an adjustably selected spacing interval between the edge of the panel and the frame member. The glass jack includes an elongated, shank threaded into an opening in the facing wall of the frame member and a radial head having an outer edge surface with ribs and grooves thereon to facilitate manual rotation when adjusting the jacks to control the spacing interval.

Abstract: The system is for covering an existing building to finish particularly the exterior face of the building. Pre-fabricated panels with windows previously installed are secured within an existing window opening with the primary attachment for each panel being only at the window opening. Each panel comprises interconnected studs and bridging forming a frame having supported therein fiberglass insulation. Adjacent panels are sealed therebetween by a caulking bead. The panel is supported from the existing window opening by bracing at the top and sides.

Abstract: An improved tamper-proof window unit comprising similar first and second quadrilateral centrally open frame members adapted to be mounted about an opening respectively on opposite sides of a door. Each frame member has a narrow elongated quadrilateral front panel extending generally in a plane parallel to the door and marginally about the door opening with an outer edge portion partially overlapping the door adjacent the opening. A small countersunk front-to-rear screw hole is provided on each side of the front panel to communicate with the door opening. A narrow elongated quadrilateral and generally L-shaped integral flange extends along the front panel with each L-shaped flange comprising first and second panels. The first panel of each flange projects generally rearwardly and the second panel projects from the rear edge of the first panel outwardly with respect to the door opening.

Abstract: An L-shaped channel, for mounting on the lower outside corner of a door, and an adjustable lateral floor brace, for holding an unhinged door upright.

Abstract: An anchoring device for use on an access door having an outer framework adapted to be fitted in a rough opening formed in a ceiling or wall and having an exposed frame flange for hiding the rough opening, the anchoring device having a pressing member having the leading end urged to engage the ceiling or wall and forming a U-shaped bracket in cooperation with the web portion and frame flange of the outer framework and an anchor urging the pressing member into engagement with the framework.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a door frame comprising a first and a second frame portion. Each frame portion is assembled from four plate strips bent into a substantially L-like profile form, and the frame portions are insertable into a door opening in a wall from the opposite sides thereof in such a way that a first profile leg of all plate strips of each frame portion engages the outer surface of said wall around the door opening while the second profile leg of said frame portion plate strips extends into the door opening and overlap each other therein so as to cover the side edge of said door opening. In this position the two frame portions are interconnected by a number of threaded joints. The inventive concept of the invention resides in the fact that each threaded joint consists of one fixed rod and one rotatable rod provided with cooperating threads.

Abstract: A door or window frame assembly adapted to fit within a hole in a support surface of varying thickness and comprising a central frame consisting of one or more L-shaped members positioned such that one leg overlaps a side portion of the support surface. A separate U-shaped clamping strip with legs of varying lengths is positioned on the opposite side portion of the support surface and functions to clamp the frame member in position, with the clamping member being reversible to compensate for support surfaces of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: A sash or a door has a vertically adjustable top rail by which the vertical size of the door or window is adjusted to suit the opening in a window frame or door frame, there being an adjusting device by which the top rail is selectably positioned. The adjusting device includes a supporting member for being secured to a vertical surface beneath the top rail, a wing projecting horizontally therefrom and disposed at one side of the supporting member, and an adjusting screw carried by the horizontal wing and engageable with the top rail from below.

Abstract: An adjustable bracket for mounting a jamb to an adjacent framing member. The mounting assembly comprises at least one L-shaped member, an inner leg of which is secured to the back of the jamb. The outer leg of the member can be nailed to the surrounding framing to locate and support the jamb.In one embodiment, a pair of telescoping L-shaped members are provided, one of which is secured to the jamb while the other slides within it. The members are advantageously formed with stiffening means at the apexes, and can be formed with detents for engaging the opposite edges of a hollow molding strip.In another embodiment, the brackets engage one side of the molding strip, the other side thereof being forced into a slot extending along the door jamb. A retainer is described which aids in retaining the molding lip in the jamb slot.

Abstract: A process for making an adjustable split door frame is disclosed, the process comprising the steps of cladding the front surface of the board with vinyl, grooving a plurality of parallel grooves of various shapes in the back surface of the board down to but not through the vinyl, folding and gluing the board along the grooves, inserting a support member and attaching a hard board to the back surface of the resulting door frame. In addition, a second board is clad, grooved and folded in a similar manner to provide the other half of the split adjustable door frame.

Abstract: A tamper-proof window unit comprising similar first and second quadrilateral centrally open frame members adapted to be mounted about an opening respectively on opposite sides of a door. Each frame member has a narrow elongated quadrilateral front panel extending generally in a plane parallel to the door and marginally about the door opening with an outer edge portion partially overlapping the door adjacent the opening. A small countersunk front to rear screw hole is provided in each side of front panel of a first frame member and the opening is spaced inwardly from the outer edge of the panel so as to communicate with the door opening. A narrow elongated quadrilateral integral flange extends along and projects rearwardly toward the door from an outer edge of each front panel. A second narrow elongated quadrilateral and generally L-shaped integral flange extends along the inner edge of each front panel with each L-shaped flange comprising first and second panels.

Abstract: A structure for anchoring a sill assembly to a wall or foundation structure comprising a clip member adapted for cooperation with said assembly and which may be fastened without the use of bolts, screws or the like. Said clip member comprises a structural support means adapted for connection to the wall or foundation structure and a sill connecting means including a wedge-shaped fastener for holding said clip member in fixed relation to said sill assembly.