Most residential contractors
install metal
jambs only occasionally,
not often
enough to get a good handle on
them. But metal jambs and prefit
doors are becoming more and more
popular, and though they can be
sharp along the edges, they don't
bite. A wide variety of aluminum
and metal frames are marketed in
my area of California, and I often
install them on tenant improvement
(T.I.) jobs in commercial buildings.
But I've installed these frames for
both security and fireproofing in
custom homes, too. Trust me, it's a
lot harder to order metal jambs and
prefit doors correctly than it is to
install them; if they're ordered right,
they go in fast.
Ordering Is Key
First, be certain to order the proper