- Narrow rough opening: The door will rub against the strike jamb and prevent the door from closing properly.
- Wide rough opening: Some anchors may not reach the studs on each side, creating insufficient anchoring. Frame could end up too wide causing improper latch engagement.
- Insufficient anchoring: Affects the life cycle and the security of the door opening.
- Twisted jambs: Prevent a tight contact between the door and the frame on the full perimeter, which may cause air infiltration and loss of energy on exterior openings.
Fixing these problems may be extremely costly, particularly when the frame is permanently set in a masonry wall. A properly installed frame should be square, level, and plumb, with jambs in the same vertical plane. Qualified installers will install the frame and the door to assure the door opening will operate and perform the way it was designed.
When inspecting the jobsite, the following procedure can help to detect installation problems: