Common Door Installation Problems And How to Correct Them

Have you ever had a door installation drive you bonkers. While the invention of EZ-Hang has solved many of the age-old installation pit-falls, there are a few situations you may encounter with the framing that could hamper your door installation and possibly a little frustrated. A few things to watch for and some tips are:

• The most common problem caused by the bottom plates not being straight across or out of alignment is you just can’t seem to get the door to fit tightly to the door stop. A common term for this is your door is out of plane. There are a few fixes to this problem, most of which is completed by trial and error.
• When you have an uneven gap across the top of door, it can be caused by two common problems. The first is the door hinge side is out of plumb. This can be easily checked with a level placed on the jamb or hinges to check if they are correct.

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Tips:

Verify the width and height of the door frame are each 1/2″ smaller than the rough opening width/height.

Verify the rough opening is square. The diagonal measurements should be the same. Maximum allowable deviation from square is normally 1/4″.

Verify the rough opening is level and plumb. The maximum allowable deviation is 1/8″ to 1/4″.

The rough opening sill must not be crowned or sagged.

Minimum double studs should be used at all rough openings.

The exterior face of the rough opening must be in a single plane.

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How To Use EZ-Hang On Your Window Installation

Watch this video and see how the same door installation system can be used on when installing your windows. When you install your windows using EZ-Hang™ you’ll get a strong easy, trouble free and energy efficient window installation. Watch the video to see how to install a window for years of trouble free operation. Learn more now!

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Measure on a diagonal to make sure your window is square

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Need Help With A Door Or Window Header?

Headers and knowing what size to install can by complicated. Knowing what their purpose is, where the weight comes from that they carry and how to install them isn’t really that difficult.

If you don’t know the proper size material to use, you really need to consult someone who does. Installing or removing framing can be dangerous and could result in properyy or personal damage. Having a few tips before you start should help.

Consult your local building department, they may help with minor questions regarding framing and header sizes. For more in-depth questions call a local architect or engineer. Their education and knowledge can be of great use in these situations.

Read more on building door and window headers.

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