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Old 11-06-2008, 08:08 PM   #1
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do they have to be nailed on the top also? how many finishing nails are needed?

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Old 11-06-2008, 08:44 PM   #2
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drewhart,

You should not shim and nail your top jamb, if there is any later movement/settling of the house it will through your door out of plumb. Just work on the side jambs (hinge side first) and after the door is in, on a least the top hinge replace one of the screws with a 2 1/2" screw to secure the door to the stud behind the hinge side jamb. You should only need 3 or 4 finish nails on each jamb. When you put your trim on it will make the door more sound and secure.


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Great advice drewhart. Leave the top alone.
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