Building An Exterior Door Frame

Use a helper to hold them in.

Building an exterior door frame. Make the opening the width of the door plus 2 inches 5 1 cm and if additional studs are needed a space for these as. Build the frame with the lumber laying on edge on the floor next to where it will be erected. Cut one stud to the width of the. Measure the height and width of the door using the tape measure.

Place the two side doorjamb boards into the frame one on each side of the frame. Then mark the location for the door opening. Measure from the floor or base of the frame to. Cut the head jamb to length so it equals the door width plus the thickness of both side jambs plus about 1 8 inch for door clearance between the side jambs.

How to build install an exterior door jamb step 1. On top of it exterior door shell made of wooden boards is attached. Measure the right side of the door frame with your tape measure. Use a level to draw.

Here s what to do. Once you ve determined the location for a new entry door check for obstacles in the wall. If your rough opening measures 82 1 2 inches tall cut the side jambs to length at about 81 inches depending on how much clearance you want below the door. It can be made double with thermal insulation in between the two layers just as in the wall framework.

Mark both plates simultaneously every 16 inches along their length for the studs. Pry away the studs and pull. Set them upright on each side of the door opening. Start by laying the top and bottom plates side by side and measure starting from one end.

Since the door opening must be bigger than the door in. Use a stud finder to determine the locations of your studs and plan the opening. Measure your door carefully and cut the opening to fit using a reciprocating saw.