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Standard size for exterior french doors.
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Custom doors can be made to match any size door opening.
French door sizes both french doors also known as french windows and door openings or apertures will come in a range of standard sizes that have become the norm over the years.
While a door width of 36 inches is oversized for an interior door it s the standard size for front doors the standard height remains the same however.
For the 36 x 80 exterior doors this rough opening will need to be 38 inches by 82 1 8 inches.
Measuring the dimensions of french doors in new buildings.
As a former door and window sales associate i could tell you don t panic.
Although custom doors do cost more money.
The rough opening size is the construction size with the side lumber studs and header.
Dimensions of french doors installing exterior door can be a challenge for someone doing it for the first time.
As a home improvement contractor the majority of doors i.
With new buildings the fact that there are no doors or windows installed makes it easier to determine the measurements for the installation of a french door.
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First the height of the door reveal the wall opening needs to be measured deducting 20 millimetres afterwards.
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Entry doors are usually 36 inches wide.
Place the hinged side where the swing is most convenient.
Of course if your door opening doesn t conform to these standards then you re going to have a little more work on your hands.
Keep this in mind.
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One door and one fixed pane suggest a pair.
If for some reason your existing door isn t a standard exterior door size don t worry.
As you can see the standard exterior door size rough opening is a full 2 inches wider than 36 inches and 2 1 8 inches higher than 80 inches.