Got some heavy solid core classroom doors (LSL core, Maple veneer) for a song at a demolished college student center auction. Thinking of using these on a project between garage & house.
Slab size is 35-1/2 x 83-1/4. Came with some nice stainless McKinney hinges (originally in a steel frame). One trim guy says to just use 3/4″ jamb material, and get longer screws to go into the trimmer. I’m thinking more like 5/4 material. Will have hardwood on the interior side, plus a threshold.
Any ideas on a rough opening for a slab like this?
Slab size is 35-1/2 x 83-1/4. Came with some nice stainless McKinney hinges (originally in a steel frame). One trim guy says to just use 3/4″ jamb material, and get longer screws to go into the trimmer. I’m thinking more like 5/4 material. Will have hardwood on the interior side, plus a threshold.
Any ideas on a rough opening for a slab like this?
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Any ideas on a rough opening for a slab like this>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
yep, but are you using 5/4 or 3/4 material?
I'll assume adding 2 inches to width for 3/4 material, an extra 3/4 for the threshold on height, so maybe adding 3-1/4 to height? Part of my hesitation is thinking I need 5/4 to support the weight.
Edited 8/8/2009 7:17 pm ET by sundrop
sounds about right. My autistic son is harassing me right now, maybe some one else can help
Just get out a piece of paper and draw it. Add up all the dimensions.
You know the door is 35 1/2". Add on both sides what is going there.
You'll get a lot of different opinions on how to hang a door here.
Will Rogers
Edited 8/8/2009 10:54 pm by popawheelie
I hate it, but he posted the exact same question at JLC.
He already has the answer.