CONCRETE DOOR FRAMES

System Components

Initial Cost Structure

Critical Factors

1. Curing

2. Quality of sand for concrete
3. Provision of holes at the right place for fixing door shutters
4. Holes for fixing the door shutter

Tools Used

1.   Trowel

2.   Wooden float

3.   Straight float

DO’S

DON’T’S

1. Frames should be cured for 14 days
2. Mortar should be used within 30 minutes of adding water to mix
3. Frames should be stacked properly

1. Cavities should not be left in the frame during casting
2. Fine sand should not be used
3. Excess water should not be added to the concrete
Construction Process
Take measured quantities of cement, sand and aggregates and mix the concrete Clean and assemble the mould Place reinforcement in the mould and fill concrete Insert a PVC pipe at the center of the post to fix door latch

Compact the concrete with trowel to get uniform thickness to the frame

Remove the mould

Finish the edges with straight edge Finish the edges with wooden float

Clean the concrete from the PVC pipe provided for the door latch Make hole on the post to fix door hinges Cure the frames for 14 days Stack the frames

Erect RCC door frames in the house A house with a RCC door frame A house with RCC door frame with wooden shutters