Installation should include
- hanging the door square, level, and plumb, with side jambs straight-edged
- applying adequate shims on all jambs
- ensuring that the door makes contact with the stops
- ensuring that the clearance margin between the door and the jamb is consistent.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What determines a right-hand or a left-hand door?
- What are examples of pre-hung units?
- What are the key fastening points for pre-hung interior door units?
NCCER Carpentry
Adv. Carpentry, Module 27208: Doors and Door Hardware
Describes the installation of metal doors and related hardware in steel-framed, wood-framed, and masonry walls, along with their related hardware, such as locksets and door closers. Also discusses the installation of wood doors, folding doors, and pocket doors.