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ralphy670
02-19-2007, 05:56 AM
Can anyone tell me what the dimensions would be to frame a standard 30" wide door? Also the height as well. This may sound a little dumb but I am a newb at this stuff.

I will also be framing in a couple closets so I guess if anyone knows the standatrd dimensions of a double door closet as well.

Thanks very musch for the help.

Rich
02-19-2007, 08:05 AM
I'll give you the verbage out of our framing inspection reports.

All bifold doors over carpet with jambs and casing are 82 inches high and 2 inches wider than the doors or framed per the manufacturer’s rough opening specifications.
___ All bifold doors over vinyl with jambs and casings are 81 inches high and 2 inches wider than the doors or framed per the manufacturer’s rough opening specifications.
___ Bifold doors with drywall jambs over vinyl are 80-1/2 inches high and 1-1/4 inches wider than the doors or framed per the manufacturer’s rough opening specifications.
___ Bifold doors with drywall jambs over carpet are 81-1/2 inches high and 1-1/2 inches wider than the doors or framed per the manufacturer’s rough opening specifications.
___ Exterior and interior doors over carpet are 83 inches high and 2 inches wider than the door or framed per the manufacturer’s rough opening specifications.
___ Exterior and interior doors over vinyl are 82 inches high and 2 inches wider than the door or framed per the manufacturer’s rough opening specifications.

MCC
02-20-2007, 05:29 PM
That's A Nice Little Block Rich. Yhey Sould Be It On The Jamb Of Prehung Doors.