Step 2: Custom Frames

CHOOSE YOUR FRAME 

Masonry or Drywall? 

Wall construction is the next step in building your commercial opening. To choose a frame, you first need to know the construction of the wall. We stock best-in-class fit and finish frames, including welded, knock-down, cut-and-notch, adjustable and  specially fabricated frames for drywall and masonry openings.  

Drywall Frames

BWI Commercial offers Mesker Door Drywall Hollow Metal Frames. For easy installation in drywall applications, BWI Commercial offers Mesker Door Drywall Hollow Metal Frames. For easy installation in drywall applications, the Mesker Door Drywall Frame is furnished knock down and designed to be pressure-fitted to the wall (installed over the drywall after the wall has been constructed). Provided with compression anchors for easy installation, the drywall frame is available in standard 16 gauge, primed, and using cold rolled steel. Drywall frames are manufactured with die-mitered corners and corner tabs for proper reinforcement and alignment. BWI Commercial Mesker Drywall Frames are fire rated up to 90 minutes in compliance with FM, Intertek, and UL. In addition to the standard stock offerings, BWI Commercial can also supply drywall frames in multiple profiles, jamb depths, gauges, and with various hardware preparations. Contact your BWI Commercial team for additional details on our drywall frame offering and options. 

Masonry Frames

BWI Commercial offers Mesker Door Masonry Hollow Metal Frames. For wood stud, steel stud, or block construction, the Mesker Door Masonry Frame can be furnished knock down or face welded. This standard 16 gauge, primed, cold rolled steel frame is strong and secure, and provides structural integrity to any commercial opening. Provided with mitered corners and a secure four tab interlocking system, the Mesker Door Masonry Frame is formed with precision breaking for crisp profile bends. BWI Commercial Mesker Masonry Frames are fire rated up to 3 hours in compliance with FM, Intertek, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). In addition to the standard stock offerings, BWI Commercial can supply masonry frames in multiple profiles, jamb depths, gauges, and with a variety of hardware preparations. Contact your BWI Commercial team for details about our masonry frame offerings.

Exterior doors examples
Exterior doors examples