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  • Rough opening is an opening in a wall, or the framework of a building, into which a door frame or window frame, subframe, or rough buck is fitted.
  • It is a measurement that a manufacture needs for installment of their component applications.
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Add 2 1/2" to each direction.

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Rough opening of a 36” utility door

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Yes, common yard lumber is suitable for rough carpentry.


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What is the rough opening requirement for an interior door that is 3 foot with a frame size of 3 foot 1-58?

The rough opening of an interior door is two inches wider than the width of the door and two inches higher than its height. Thus your rough opening width is 38". A typical interior door has a height of 80" which would require a rough opening height of 82" but check your door to ensure that is theheight.


What are rough in dimensions for a 36x80 door?

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What is the size of the rough opening for a 42 inch wide exterior door?

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What is the rough opening for a garage door?

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