Oh, and the rough opening for that door is 78 1/2". Can I cut a door/frame that short? They come, what, 80" tall, and call for a rough opening of 82 1/2"? Or will I have to special order a door?
Will do. Thank you.We've done the same thing you're doing numerous times.
We cut down a solid-core door flush/raised panel - it's easier
to deal with than a hollow-core door.
Consider using Type X, firecode, drywall, at least against the bottom of the stairs.
If you're going to put a light in it - probably should use a fluorescent
fixture.
rossfingal
That cripple stud was just a scrap piece that I figured would suffice. If I nail any higher, I'm worried about going through to the step side. But if you meant just for someting to screw the drywall to, I did notice that and was going to add a little more wood up there. As for the jack stud on the left, I was going to add another one behind it. I just wasn't sure if I should lay it flat against that one (which would make it only 3" deep) or turn it the way it's supposed to be (totalling 5" deep, right?) for the depth. Now I think about it, why not both? The rest of the sides are doubled up.Good project
my thoughts.....
Redo that cripple stud that was cut to short (unless there was a good reason)
The jack stud on the left of the door opening needs to be altered.
It should be installed sideways to get a full 3-1/2" jamb.
This will come into play when you hang your door.
And double up the studs on each side of the door.
This will come into play when you do your trim.
I can only assume the stringer is the side of the actual steps? Are you saying to keep it under there, or just don't go any higher than what the left jack stud is?My thoughts...
Keep the framing under and flush with the stringers where it belongs.
I couldn't go any higher with the door because it would hit the soffit that will butt up against that wall.Unless you just have to have a 2'-0" door, go to a smaller width size(1'-8" )to see if a full height door will work. Keep the rough opening to the right as much as possible. You can rip down the right side door trim.... it's a basement.
And as mentioned, the framing goes under the stairs.