Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple. Just add 2″ to the width of the actual door size. You should add 2-1/2″ to the height of the actual door. This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub-floor.
What is the rough opening for French doors?
To correctly determine the size of a rough opening for double or French doors, measure the size of each door. To get the total width, multiply the width of each door by 2 and add 2 inches. So if each door measures 30 inches wide, the width of the rough opening should be 62 inches.Nov 14, 2016
How wide an opening for French doors?
Standard interior French doors measure 80 inches high by 36 inches wide per door. Interior french doors side by side usually have a width of 36 inches. This size will create an overall door opening that's 72 inches wide. The standard door thickness is 1 ¾”.
How do you frame a double French door?
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What is the rough opening size for French doors?
To correctly determine the size of a rough opening for double or French doors, measure the size of each door. To get the total width, multiply the width of each door by 2 and add 2 inches. So if each door measures 30 inches wide, the width of the rough opening should be 62 inches.Nov 14, 2016