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HBP Pocket Door Frame Kits -- New Studs

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HBP Pocket Door Frame Kits -- New Studs

HBP Pocket Door Frame Kits - New Studs   Hartford Building Products now has solid steel studs made from galvanized steel . These studs do not rust. In addition, these studs are designed so that 1 3/4” thick doors have more room available to fit in a 2 x 4 kit. No adapters are needed to fir these 1 3/4” thick doors.   The steel studs are available for 80” (6/8) , 84” (7/0), and 96” (8/0) heights. They can be cut to any height between these standard heights.. There are two openings cut at the top of each stud....

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New HBP Pocket Door Soft Close/ Soft Open

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New  HBP Pocket Door Soft Close/ Soft Open

New HBP Pocket Door Soft Close / Soft Open   Hartford Building Products has a new soft close for our pocket door frame kits, and our Series 1 track system. This is a much heavier duty soft close, having a 220 pound capacity, instead of the old 140 pound. A nice new feature is the metal connector for the sections, where they go together, instead the old plastic connector.   This soft close can replace the old ones, if needed, since they fit in the same track. It is just a much better system.

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New HBP- (Hartford Building Products) Pocket Door Frame Kits

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New HBP- (Hartford Building Products) Pocket Door Frame Kits

New HBP (Hartford Building Products) Pocket Door Frame Kits   Our new HBP pocket door frame kits are both higher quality and  lower priced than our previous kits. Purchasing parts in larger quantities has given us the opportunity to sell higher quality kits at lower prices. We are passing these cost savings on to our customers. These kits have galvanized steel studs, that do not rust, in addition to new soft close that are stronger and lower priced.   These kits are available in a number of widths from 18” wide up through 48” wide, in single and double units....

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How to Measure for a Pocket Door

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How to Measure for a Pocket Door

How to Measure for a Pocket Door How to Measure for a Pocket Door We manufacture our Hartford Building Products, HBP-   Pocket Door Frame Kits for 2 x 4 Construction or 2 x 6 Construction   When measuring for a Pocket Door you what to check the wall area you are considering for your Pocket Door. The wall needs to be open at the door opening and where the door goes into the pocket. A Pocket Door can be any size door you want as long as you have the correct measurements for that door. Rough Opening For a...

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Thresholds, Door Sweeps, and Weatherstripping for your Exterior Door Needs

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Thresholds, Door Sweeps, and Weatherstripping for your Exterior Door Needs

Fill all of your exterior doorway needs at one location.  We offer Thresholds of different finishes, lengths, and widths, along with Door Sweeps and Weatherstripping to assure your exterior doorway is sealed from the elements. These Thresholds are made of long lasting Anodized Aluminum and feature a Composite Base which will last for years and years and won't rot or soak up moisture. https://www.hartfordbuildingproducts.com/pages/exterior-thresholds These Adjustable Thresholds, in combination with a good Door Bottom Sweep stop almost all air flow under your door. This Door Bottom Sweep is installed with Double Kerfs to install in bottom of your door https://www.hartfordbuildingproducts.com/collections/door-bottom...

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