I am installing double doors in my closet and I am wondering if there is a rule of thumb about how much to add to the width of the two doors to figure the width of the jamb?
Thanks
Randy
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FOr a single swing door I add 3/16" to the door size to get the header spacing. For a double swing door add 5/16". Gives a nice 3/32" revealon the doors. These measurements are for masonite type doors. If you are using solid lumber rail and style doors, I make the same reveal in the summertime (higher humidity and the door will shrink in the winter)but in the winter (dry in the house) I allow more room on the reveal so I don't have to go and plane the door off in July due to swelling... Trust this helps.....
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Thank you. That's just what I needed.
Randy