Exterior Door Rough Opening Size Chart

For m e u add actual unit dimension to door rough opening width for total rough opening width.

Exterior door rough opening size chart.

With a wide array of standard sizing and custom sizing in 1 8 increments rest assured that andersen can deliver a window or door that will meet your dimensions. You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door. For m e u add actual unit dimension to door rough opening width for total rough opening width. Masonite strives to provide our customers with as much information as possible so you can get the right door the first time.

Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size. 6 6 6 8 7 0 8 0 rough opening brickmould dim. Presuming the door is a 36 inch wide door the dimensions of your opening should be 37 inch wide by 81 inch tall. Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.

Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors. If you re going to frame a rough opening for a door then you ll need to know the unit size. The 6 8 stands for 6 8 tall and the 3 0 stands for 3 0 wide. With our range of standard door sizes you can now find the perfect door for even some of the most unusually sized doorways.

If you have questions give us a call at 888 458 5911. Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple. Frames that butt wall block or exterior wood stud a opening width 4 1 2 b opening height 2 1 4 the rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame. For reference standard interior door widths range from 24 36 finished opening.

Select from the tools below to find the specific size information you need. Reasons for door opening sizing. The difference between a rough opening and finished opening is usually 2 3 inches. This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.

Inswing rough opening unit dimension f f l r l r viewed from the exterior hand designations f l r fixed panel left. Download all the technical information and data on specifications use and maintenance for all our doors now. Standard door rough openings. For example let s say we want to frame a 6 8 x 3 0 front entry door.

You may start your search by filtering the door size. We have categorized the door units based on nominal size. Outswing brickmould dim. Therefore the rough opening would be 82 1 2 tall by 38 1 2 wide.

Viewed from the exterior hand designations f l r fixed panel left hand right hand inswing outswing 28 32 34 36 38 40 46. Refer to the charts below to determine what size of door you will need. Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame.