MODEL CBS 5 FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS
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Clearance from ceiling sheetrock to top of key
(5" casing) is approx. 8-1/4".

Capital extends 1-1/8" from back edge of molding.

Light switch boxes should
be mounted minimum of
5-1/2" from rough opening.

*Subtract 12" off all vertical measurements when using
8' ceilings.



MATERIALS
:
Curved Header Casing is medium-density fiberboard. Column parts are kiln dried fingerjoint poplar. Jambs are face laminated veneers.

FINISHED OPENING HEIGHTS:
Standard is 92" or 80". Standard jamb is 4-5/8".



WIDTH OF FINISHED OPENING:
Elliptical sizes: 28", 30", 32", 34", 36", 40", 42", 45", 48", 54", 57", 60", 64", 66", 72", 78", 84", 90", 96". Elliptical Rise 12".

Custom heights, opening widths and jamb widths are available.

(IMPORTANT!): To assure proper sheetrock installation, toenail a 2x4 across opening at 15" below header. Sheetrock both sides of opening down to this temporary 2x4. No special blocking in corners is necessary.


Finished opening heights are standard: 92" from finished floor for 9' ceiling height and 80" for 8'    ceiling height.

• Minimum distance of framed opening to corner is 5-3/4". This allows for 3/4" thick baseboard with 1/2"    return.

• Frame opening width is finished opening width +2".

• Rough opening must be within 1/4" of plumb, otherwise leave additional space.
   
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