Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple.
Double pocket door rough opening chart.
This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.
Use shims and or caulk to seal gaps between wall and frame.
D attach guides 1550 at bottom of opening and adjust so door is centered in opening.
The rough opening would be 40 1 2 x 86 1 4 for a 3 0 x 7 0 door frame.
Make the rough opening for a pocket door two times the width of the door plus 1 inch with a height of 84 1 2 inches from the highest spot on the subflooring.
With a wide array of standard sizing and custom sizing in 1 8 increments rest assured that andersen can deliver a window or door that will meet your dimensions.
Johnson hardware pocket door hardware.
Standard door widths range from 24 inches to 32 inches.
Note that any load bearing wall will need the ceiling above it to be adequately supported during remodeling and a new load bearing 2x header must be constructed above the rough opening.
Double the width of the desired door or pair of doors to determine the wall space that s needed to install the pocket door frame.
Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size.
Using 2 4 studs frame a new rough opening to fit the dimensions for the door jamb indicated by the manufacturer of the pocket door kit.
While this opening looks very large it must accommodate the door once it slides in the pocket to open.
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Getting the rough opening size right the first time will save you from frustration when installing your doors.
Select from the tools below to find the specific size information you need.
Adjust hangers 1120 for height and plumb with jamb.
You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door.
The 1500hd series pocket door frame is designed to carry heavy solid core doors weighing up to 200lbs.
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Repeat with other hanger door plate.
Of frame is 40 x 86 as the frame face is 2 around all 3 sides.