MEASURING GUIDE

Door Intallation Guide:

The structure of the house wall and door. 

This diagram illustrates the structural framing for a wall section that includes a double door. The design features a double top plate for added structural stability, and a header above the door opening to distribute the load from above. The rough opening width is 73 1/2 inches, accommodating a 72-inch-wide door jamb, with a 3/4-inch gap between the jamb and the studs on each side to allow for adjustments and shimming. Vertically, the rough opening height is 97 inches for a 96-inch-high door jamb, leaving space for flooring 1/2 inch for concrete or tile and 1 inch for hardwood flooring. The wall framing includes three studs on each side to provide strength and support for the door frame. This setup ensures that the door fits correctly while allowing for proper installation tolerances.

HOW TO MEASURE THE ROUGH OPENING:

The quickest way to get an accurate door measurement is by measuring the rough opening. And to get the most accurate rough opening size, you will need to remove the outer casing to measure from jack stud to jack stud (vertical studs) and from header to floor. You can check the image below for an accurate measurement guide. Since we charge by the size so we will need the dimension to give you a correct quote.

HOW TO INSTALL IRON DOORS PROPERLY:

The installer will need to come to your house to assess the structure and prepare materials for the installation process, such as studs, screws, casing, silicone, wood, paint. Your existing door will need to be demolished but if your house has brick walls, dismantling will be more difficult. In the case of large doors such as bi-fold, a bearing board will be needed to uphold the house structure during the removal process. During the demolition process, the casing and sheetrock may get damaged, but the installer will repair and finish everything for you.

The installation is a lot of work, requiring at least two days and two experienced installers to complete the job. Because our doors are very heavy. For a single door, the total weight is 400lbs, 200 lbs for the frame and 200lbs for the panel. For a double door, the total weight is 800 lbs, 200 lbs for the 2"x6" frame, plus 200 lbs for each panel. And for a four-panel door, the total weight goes up to 1,500 lbs.

The installer will have to take off the inside casing and outside casing to remove the door. After removing the old door, they will need to check if your house frame has load-bearing wooden beams to support the door installation. If not, the installer will have to purchase wooden beams to rebuild the frame in preparation for the door installation.

The door frame will be attached to the wooden frame using brackets with 8mm screws to ensure the door is securely held in place. When the door is secured to the frame, there will be gaps between the door and the house frame. The installer will fill these gaps with foam.

Silicone will be applied around all four edges to ensure a more secure installation. And they will need to install casing on both the inside and outside of the house. They will also have to go to select the paint that matches your home. This is a custom installation, so it requires a lot of effort and cost.