How to Measure a Front Door for Replacement Front Door Replacement
You can measure your front door to get an idea of its size before you start looking for a new front door or set of doors. Knowing how to measure a door correctly is crucial to choosing a replacement door that meets your needs. Once you’ve determined how much space you have, you can explore your replacement possibilities in a showroom. It’s still a viable idea to get a professional measurement before replacing your front door or any residential entry door, just in case of any surprises on installation day.
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How to Measure a Front Door for Replacement
Holliday Home Improvements offers entry door replacement services with a wide range of styles and materials. Here are the main steps for measuring an entry door for replacement:
Measure the Door Width
You must first measure the width of the door or the opening for your new front door. Then, use your tape measure to measure the door opening’s top, center, and bottom to achieve the most precise reading. Always choose the largest dimension as your ultimate width because older properties may have somewhat different width requirements. Different types of doors have different width requirements.
Measure the Door Height
The height of your front door is measured next. Measure the left side of the door first, then the right, starting once more with the size of the entrance. We advise choosing the larger of the two sides if one is only slightly larger than the other. Take into consideration the entire frame of the door. Always ask a friend or family member for assistance if you need to stand on a chair or step ladder to reach the top of the door.
Measure the Door Thickness
If you plan to preserve your current frame, measure the door thickness, but only add a replacement door. Use your tape measure to measure the thickness of the door once it is opened.
The Frame
Measure the door frame’s or jamb’s depth. This measurement does not include any siding, interior casing, interior trim, or any trim pieces on the door’s exterior because its purpose is to determine the thickness of the wall. Wood frame depths of 4-9/16″ or 6-9/16″ are the most popular for wood entry doors.
Check the Brick Opening and Rough Opening
You should also measure the rough aperture and brick opening of your entry door to ensure the new door system will fit properly. It would help if you took off the trim or casing covering the inside side of the door to observe the rough aperture while your current door is still in place. Measure the aperture, the space from the floor to the header, and the distance between the wall studs on either side of the door. The rough opening for a single door, like a fiberglass entry door, should be 2-1/2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the door slab measurements you took earlier. Make sure that you take the exact specifications.
The brick opening, which includes the outside casing or trim, is measured from the house’s exterior. Usually 4″ wider and 234″ taller than the official size of the door, this measurement is made between the brick or siding on the house’s exterior. Consider using a brick mold or trim pieces other than the typical size that will correctly fit that opening and trim out the door if the brick opening is more significant or less.
Look at Standard Door Sizes
Compare your measurements to the typical American door sizes after you have them. It ought to be a good fit. In the US, front doors most often measure 36 inches wide by 80 inches tall by 1 3/4 inches thick. It truly depends on the size of your door frame because some doors might be 84″ or even 96″ tall. Before ordering the door, make sure the sizes match.
Double Check Before Replacement or Installation
Your front Door’s dimensions should be exact once more. By trying to install a door that isn’t correctly sized onto your house, you run the risk of damaging the door or door frame. So, double-check the measurement before having your door fitted to ensure it matches the description. Also, confirming your door frame measurements can be worthwhile before installing.
Hire a Professional
Regarding replacement entry door installations and measurements, every detail counts; therefore, it can be simple to get one of the aspects slightly wrong and pay dearly for it. In addition, installing a door can take longer and require more care than you might think. Because of this, many homeowners find it preferable to let a pro handle the measurements and door installation. Even if you are sure you can install your new front door, hiring a professional will save you the hassle and allow you to sit back and enjoy your new front door.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Look for When Replacing a Front Door?
All exterior doors should, of course, have good locks. When replacing a front door, the door should fit tightly within the frame with a maximum of a 1/16-inch gap on either side. A heavy-duty steel door in a steel frame with a high-security lock is the most robust possible door.
Is it Worth it to Replace the Front Door?
Yes. The appearance, durability, and energy efficiency of exterior doors have recently undergone several notable improvements similar to those seen with windows. As a result, updating your entry door can significantly increase the value of your home. But, of course, some homes require a front door replacement more urgently than others.
Does Replacing the Front Door Increase Home Value?
One of the best changes you can make is installing a new front door with a potential ROI of about 75%. A return on investment, or ROI, states that you’ll recoup roughly 75% of the cost of your new entry door through the rise in the market worth of your house.
How Often Should you Replace your Front door?
Generally, an external door should last a homeowner 30 years if it has an overhang shielding it and receives sufficient regular or biannual maintenance. Gaskets, weather stripping, and outside wood door frames may need to be replaced every eight to ten years.
The Best Front Door Replacement Company
Are you planning to replace the front door? Holliday Home Improvements is the best place for all your front door replacement and installation services. We are proud of our industry-leading experts, who will see that a new front door is installed on your property. Get a free estimate and no-obligation price for replacing your front door.
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Holliday Home Improvements started in 2010 by Jason and Susan Holliday as a subsidiary of Holliday Services, Inc. that has been serving the Lowcountry for cleaning and property management since 1976. Our company’s primary goal is to deliver exceptional door and window replacement services to our customers.