narrowing door frame

11-11-2011, 04:51 AM	#1
kittykat Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1	narrowing door frame Hello all, I've just got 5 new doors unfortunately they are an inch too narrow for my frames, is it hard to narrow the door frame? Ons total amature. Please help.

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11-11-2011, 07:36 AM	#2
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,097	narrowing door frame Simply pack out the door frame by adding lumber as needed. 3/4 stock on each side, will reduce the opening by 1 1/2"

11-24-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
ratherbefishing In a little over my head   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 568	narrowing door frame Is it the old trim that's too wide, or the rough opening?

11-24-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	narrowing door frame Furr out the Rough Opening and use larger casing (if necessary). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.