Door Frame And Door Installation
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Door frame and door installation. Next add glue to the end of 1 of your longer pieces of wood and attach a shorter piece to it. Measure your door carefully and cut the opening to fit using a reciprocating saw. Then use a nail gun to secure the 2 pieces together before attaching the other side of the jamb in the same way. Determine the size of the door opening.
To install a door jamb start by measuring the door frame and cutting the wood to size. The door frame should be slightly smaller than the opening it fits to allow for adjustments. Door and frame combinations can be found in any home improvement store. The size of the door opening will vary depending on the size of the door you plan to install.
Shim between the side jambs and the studs to fill in the spaces between them. A typical door opening is 2 inches 5 1 cm wider than the door size being installed to allow for the thickness of the jamb material and shims to plumb the jamb. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.