Building An Exterior Door Frame

Here s what to do.

Building an exterior door frame.

Start by laying the top and bottom plates side by side and measure starting from one end. 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. It can be made double with thermal insulation in between the two layers just as in the wall framework. Use a level to draw.

Cut one stud to the width of the. Once you ve determined the location for a new entry door check for obstacles in the wall. Measure from the floor or base of the frame to. How to do it determine door location.

Build the frame with the lumber laying on edge on the floor next to where it will be erected. Use a stud finder to determine the locations of your studs and plan the opening. Mark both plates simultaneously every 16 inches along their length for the studs. How to build install an exterior door jamb step 1.

Wind bracing the diagonal batten running from top corner to the bottom one will make your doors firmer. Since the door opening must be bigger than the door in. Then mark the location for the door opening. Place the two side doorjamb boards into the frame one on each side of the frame.

Set them upright on each side of the door opening. Measure your door carefully and cut the opening to fit using a reciprocating saw. Cut two studs to the height that you measured using the electric saw. Measure the right side of the door frame with your tape measure.

Pry away the studs and pull. 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. Measure the height and width of the door using the tape measure.