A basic rule of thumb is to make the rough opening 2 inches wider and 2 1 2 inches taller than the door.
Exterior door jamb clearance.
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Usually three or four sets of door shims evenly spaced along the jamb are plenty.
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Place the door inside the jamb.
Look for the gap between the door and jamb to be one eighth of an inch 32 cm on all sides.
You can hold the jamb in place by lightly hammering in a few nails.
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Common door heights are 80 inches tall with widths running 28 30 32 34 and 36 inches.
The door needs to fit comfortably inside the jamb.
Adjust the door shims under the latch side jamb until the gap between the top of the door and the top jamb is even.
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Shim and nail the latch side jamb shim behind the latch side jamb to make an even gap between the door and the jamb.
The rough opening for the door must include space for the completed jamb and clearance for the door.
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Hold the door against the jamb to check for clearance.