Kerf Style Door Frame

A kerfed door jamb is one where a kerf slot is cut into the door jamb for the purpose of allowing a drywall corner bead to be wrapped directly into the jamb.

Kerf style door frame.

This kerf weatherstrip will replace the older magnetic type weatherstrips that no longer seals steel doors. The shallow cut holds the weatherstripping fin in place allowing the rest of the flexible material to deform around the door as it shuts and provide a solid seal. Kerf frames help reduce energy costs by keeping profits in your pocket not floating out the door. It is designed to be easily inserted into a kerf frame without the need for screws tape or glue.

M d building products 91890 m d platinum replacement door jamb weather strip white 4 2 out of 5 stars 152 m d building products 67967 35 3 4 inch kerf style replacement door bottom with vinyl fins brown. The standard door kerf is normally 1 8 inch 125 some products will have smaller or larger kerfs. Using a kerf frame eliminates the problems associated with press on weatherstrip not sticking and the labor involved with installing the screw on type. A kerf is a thin slit cut in a door frame that allows weatherstripping to be inserted.

Ngp 5021 kerf weatherstrip tpe batwing seal can be installed onto the perimeter of a door frame to slow prohibit the passage of smoke fire weather sound and dirt. Available in 3 colors and in various sized coils. With this wrapping the drywall connects directly to the door frame and gap between the door frame and drywall goes away. This means the trim casing is no longer necessary.