I was wondering what the opening should be for a 36 in pre hung door.
2006-10-04 17:41:06 · 6 answers · asked by rera1397 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I've been framing for about 14 yrs. I always add 2 inches to the width and frame the opening height at 82 1/2 inches.
So in your case I would frame the opening at 38 wide by 82 1/2 tall
2006-10-05 01:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Luke J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
38" then you can square and level the door in the opening. Pre-hung doors are the easiest to hang and they require 38"
2006-10-05 01:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule of thumb is two inches wider than the nominal width and height of the door. Find specific manufacturer instructions on label attached to door.
2006-10-05 11:05:39 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller unless you plan on adding alot of floor material then you need to alow more room on the hieght
2006-10-05 06:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
38X83 if it`s a 6-8 door
2006-10-05 05:15:48 · answer #5 · answered by william v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you have to add 2 inches to the over all dimensions of the pre-hung door
2006-10-05 00:46:46 · answer #6 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋