In order for the door to fit accurately to the opening without the possibility of future problems you have to get the true measurement of the wall for the jamb.
External door jamb sizes.
Interior and exterior walls have different measurements due to different types of building materials present.
This thickness is designed for installation in a standard two by four wall constructed by studs that are actually 1 inches by 3 inches.
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Measure a rough opening if you re not sure if you have a standard width opening measure the distance from wall to wall on the outside and add 1 8 inch.
Add 1 1 2 inches to allow for the thickness of the jamb.
An alternate jamb thickness is 6 9 16 inches.
87 47 98.
4 9 16 for 2x4 frame with drywall 5 1 2 for 2x4 frame with stucco or thick drywall 6 9 16 for 2x6 frame or block wall.
Write this number down which is the overall width of the jamb.
Keep in mind that a traditional 2 x4 is actually only 1 1 2 x3 1 2.
Pine with pvc base 3 piece model 303 064c.
The home depot ever jamb exterior door frame kit 4 9 16 in.