Exterior Door Rough Opening Size Chart

Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors.

Exterior door rough opening size chart.

Download all the technical information and data on specifications use and maintenance for all our doors now. Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple. Select from the tools below to find the specific size information you need. If you have questions give us a call at 888 458 5911.

Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size. Reasons for door opening sizing. When a pre hung door is being installed into an opening there have to be considerations for leveling the door and ensuring that it has an obstruction free swing. Viewed from the exterior hand designations f l r fixed panel left hand right hand inswing outswing 28 32 34 36 38 40 46.

Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides. For example let s say we want to frame a 6 8 x 3 0 front entry door. Outswing brickmould dim. Standard door rough openings.

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

With our range of standard door sizes you can now find the perfect door for even some of the most unusually sized doorways. For reference standard interior door widths range from 24 36 finished opening. You may start your search by filtering the door size. Presuming the door is a 36 inch wide door the dimensions of your opening should be 37 inch wide by 81 inch tall.

Inswing rough opening unit dimension f f l r l r viewed from the exterior hand designations f l r fixed panel left. 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. Dimensional data o 2 2017 u1 revised arch 1 unit and rough opening sizing. Refer to the charts below to determine what size of door you will need.

We have categorized the door units based on nominal size. You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door. Therefore the rough opening would be 82 1 2 tall by 38 1 2 wide. The 6 8 stands for 6 8 tall and the 3 0 stands for 3 0 wide.

If you re going to frame a rough opening for a door then you ll need to know the unit size. Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame. This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.