Frame the Door Rough Opening (Jack Studs, Header, Cripples) — Frame the Door Opening
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 3 of 6
In this video
Cut the jack studs to the height of the door's rough opening (typically 82.5 inches from the floor). Position these jack studs 9 inches from each end stud of the wall frame and secure them. Cut the header to 77 inches and install it on top of the jack studs, ensuring it's level. Cut and install shorter cripple studs above the header, extending from the header to the top plate. The video then adds 9-inch blocks between the top plate and the header for additional support and a 2x4 across the entire top section of the wall for overall rigidity.
Frame the Door Rough Opening (Jack Studs, Header, Cripples) — Frame the Door Opening
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 3 of 6
In this video
Cut the jack studs to the height of the door's rough opening (typically 82.5 inches from the floor). Position these jack studs 9 inches from each end stud of the wall frame and secure them. Cut the header to 77 inches and install it on top of the jack studs, ensuring it's level. Cut and install shorter cripple studs above the header, extending from the header to the top plate. The video then adds 9-inch blocks between the top plate and the header for additional support and a 2x4 across the entire top section of the wall for overall rigidity.