36 inch 233 nominal door height.
36 storm door rough opening.
Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size.
If your home was built in the last 30 years your front door opening is likely about 36 inches wide by 80 81 inches tall.
Reasons for door opening sizing when a pre hung door is being installed into an opening there have to be considerations for leveling the door and ensuring that it has an obstruction free swing.
Storm doors come in all different sizes.
Back doors are traditionally 32 inches wide by 80 81 inches tall.
However newer homes built after 1990 have been also using 36 inch widths also.
The rough opening for a 36 inch pre hung door is is 38 5 inches by 82 inches.
75 inch 2.
Presuming the door is a 36 inch wide door the dimensions of your opening should be 37 inch wide by 81 inch tall.
We ll take you step by step through the measurements you ll need to ensure a perfect fit.
Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors.
Follow the measuring guide below or watch the how to measure video.
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Don t get intimidated when it comes to preparing for your new storm door.
Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple.
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The rough opening should be one inch wider than the frame and 3 4 of an inch higher than the door.