French Door Frame Dimensions

While a door width of 36 inches is oversized for an interior door it s the standard size for front doors.

French door frame dimensions.

Is now very common for newer homes and stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 and 32 inch widths. 2 4 door 2 6 r o. French doors hinged patio doors designed to open into a room or out onto a patio these doors make a dramatic statement and add great ventilation. Engineered for both quality and performance this door is available in varied configurations as single double triple or quad panels.

2 0 door 2 2 r o. A basic rule of thumb is to make the rough opening 2 inches wider and 2 1 2 inches taller than the door. Frames are available in virtually any jamb depth or profile and can be welded or made as knocked down frames. Entry doors are usually 36 inches wide.

Older homes have non standard sized openings so you may need to install a new jamb inside the opening to fit the french doors of your choice. Framing for a french door is similar to framing for a single door except there are two doors and each door will be hung one on each side of the opening. Standard door sizes start at 1 foot 6 inches and are offered at 2 inch increases up to 3 feet wide. However french doors are usually worth the extra effort for once they are up and everything is in order they make a handsome addition to your living space whether they are interior or exterior.

We fabricate custom hollow metal frames to fit any size opening including borrowed lite sidelite and transom frames of any profile. For standard door frames french doors also are offered in pre hung kits making installation much easier and more straightforward. Some door manufacturers sell doors in 7ft 8ft heights and door widths from 24 inches to 42 inches. 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.

The rough opening for the door must include space for the completed jamb and clearance for the door. Common door heights are 80 inches tall with widths running 28 30 32 34 and 36 inches. Fitting with standard door openings stock door heights are 6 feet 8 inches 7 feet and 8 feet. The standard height remains the same however at.

Rough opening chart in feet. Pre hung doors eliminate many of the steps necessary to installing a door. Ultimate sliding french door the marvin signature ultimate sliding french door offers the elegance and upscale look of a traditional french door with a space saving sliding design. A 3 0 x 7 0 door frame with a 12 sidelite.

For standard door frames french doors are also available in pre hung kits making installation simple and straightforward.