Doors and Windows - Prehung Doors

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timmyg123
01-30-05, 08:00 PM
I'm installing some in my basement. I roughed
the opening according to specs on the doors,
but there's still at least an inch on each side
when I insert the door into the opening.

What's the best way to install these? Any
step by step instructions?

pgtek
01-31-05, 06:30 AM
hi
check this link.
http://www.diynet.com/diy/hm_he_doors_windows/article/0,2085,DIY_16818_2670927,00.html

cheers

pg
timmyg123
01-31-05, 11:04 AM
hi
check this link.
http://www.diynet.com/diy/hm_he_doors_windows/article/0,2085,DIY_16818_2670927,00.html

cheers

pg

thanks, but doesn't explain why my spaces are so large
and what do about them.

XSleeper
01-31-05, 12:02 PM
as a rule of thumb, rough openings only need to be 1" bigger than the door jamb itself. If the door is 33 1/2 x 81, the rough opening should be 34 1/2 x 82. If your rough openings are as big as you say, I would add 1/2" plywood to each side to reduce the gap down to 1/2". Keep the door centered in the opening when you shim it, and you shouldn't have any trouble getting the casing to cover.