Install Door Rough Opening Framing — Frame the Door Opening
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 3 of 6
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With the main wall frame securely in place, proceed to construct the rough opening within it. First, take the previously cut 80.5-inch Jack studs and position them vertically on the bottom plate, adjacent to the full-length King studs. Securely nail the Jack studs to both the bottom plate and the King studs using a nail gun and framing nails. Next, place the header (cut to 38 inches wide) horizontally on top of the Jack studs, spanning the opening. Nail the header into the top of the Jack studs and also into the King studs for maximum stability. Finally, install short 'cripple studs' vertically between the top of the header and the underside of the wall's top plate. These cripples should be spaced to align with any existing 16-inch on-center marks to ensure continuous drywall support above the door. Fasten all cripples with framing nails.
Install Door Rough Opening Framing — Frame the Door Opening
Part of project
How to Add a Door to an Under-Stair Closet · Step 3 of 6
In this video
With the main wall frame securely in place, proceed to construct the rough opening within it. First, take the previously cut 80.5-inch Jack studs and position them vertically on the bottom plate, adjacent to the full-length King studs. Securely nail the Jack studs to both the bottom plate and the King studs using a nail gun and framing nails. Next, place the header (cut to 38 inches wide) horizontally on top of the Jack studs, spanning the opening. Nail the header into the top of the Jack studs and also into the King studs for maximum stability. Finally, install short 'cripple studs' vertically between the top of the header and the underside of the wall's top plate. These cripples should be spaced to align with any existing 16-inch on-center marks to ensure continuous drywall support above the door. Fasten all cripples with framing nails.