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the inside of a house being built with wood framing around it and an arrow pointing to the top plate

Learn how to frame a door in a new interior wall - Here's what the different studs for the door frame are called. You need to consider the jack studs, the king studs, and the header (which all make up the framing necessary for a door). The king studs go from the base plate and top plate (the base and top plate is just what 2x4 studs on the bottom and top of your wall are called). #construction #door #framing

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an open door with parts labeled in the front and side panels, including wood framing

<p>Installing a prehung door takes patience and precision, but it's a doable task for moderate DIYers. In this guide, with the help from This Old House's Tom Silva, we walk you through every step of the process of installing a prehung door in your home.</p>

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an image of the framing for a wall section with measurements and details to be used

Framing a new wall and door isn't too complicated, but it does take attention to detail and some measurements. You'll need several long pieces of two-by-four lumber to cut for making the frame. Before you outline the door opening, make sure you mark down the measurements for the door you purchased.

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What Is the Rough Opening for a 30 Inch Door?

What Is the Rough Opening for a 30 Inch Door? So, if you have a bedroom door that is 30″ wide (which is considered a 2/6 or 2′-6″ door) just add 2″ to the width and frame it 32″ wide. The height is 80″ (which is considered 6/8 or 6′-8″) add 2-1/2″ to the actual door height and frame it 82-1/2″ high.

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