Installing Doors & Frames Ref: Handout / Text M. S. Martin Sept. 2008

The opening Check for size and plumb Select a piece of jamb stock and cut to suit the head

Jamb Measure in 10mm from one side Use an off cut of jamb material to mark out the housing 10mm can be varied to suit opening if you prefer

Jamb A good guide for the depth of housing is the same jamb off cut

Jamb Measure in the width of the door to be use plus allowances for clearance (2 – 3mm) Mark other side and cut head housings

Jamb Cut stiles to length and fix to head Leaning up against wall is best for this

Jamb Fit temporary braces A spreader block can also be fitted Sill if applicable

Jamb Fit jamb to opening Checking for plumb, level, and wind

The door block Make a door block to aid in hanging the door

Hanging the door The door block is used as shown You can use felt for protection if you are going to re-use it.

Hanging the door Locate lock side of door Face any bow in the door out Wedge door in frame, door tight on hinge stile and head Scribe if necessary hinge side and head Scribe equal to the biggest gap visible

Hanging the door After planning replace door into jamb Scribe the lock side (space equal to 2 x required spacing 2mm stain, 3mm paint) Also scribe the floor spacing

Hanging the door While door is in position and wedged against hinge side Mark out for hinges 150mm top hinge, 225mm for bottom hinge

Hanging the door Remove door from frame, plane lock side to scribe line Then back off same side, 2mm is sufficient

Hanging the door Square the lines across the door & jamb Use the butt hinge for the depth required Jamb Door Pencil marks Broad butt hinge

Hanging the door Set the position of the hinge on the jamb The position will vary depending on how the door is required to swing See pictures opposite

Hanging the door Use the butt gauge to set the required distances on door & jamb

Hanging the door This picture shows the hinge set outs

Hanging the door Proceed to cut out both hinge recesses Hinge holes should be pre-drilled to receive screws

Hanging the door After pre-drilling the door should now be able to be hung Loose pin hinges make this process easier Once hung, align screw heads for a neater finish Door now ready to receive lock