This reduces the possibility of bending.
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Once the piece is in place tap nails partway into each jamb.
Adjust as necessary to keep the door jambs square with each other.
If necessary shim under the lower side jamb until the door is plumb.
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Ensure the jambs are a good fit.
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Check headroom and rear clearance of the door so as to have enough room for the door to work properly.
Sometimes the hinges of the door will get in the way.
Nail in the header jamb piece into place.
Make sure to fasten the hinge side jambs directly to the stud.
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Apply glue on the door jambs paste the door jambs in place and let it dry.
Set up a power drill with a 1 16 inch drill bit and drill pilot holes for nails.
Use a measuring tape to measure the length of the hinges and cut out the appropriate shape from the door jambs.
Install the jambs after making sure the door framing is plumb and level place the side jamb vertically on one side of the doorway resting on the floor use a nail gun with 2 finish nails to nail it to the framing making sure it s plumb and flush to the wallsnail the other side jamb as well.
Center the door and frame in the rough opening as a test fit.
The back jambs must be perpendicular plumb and square.
Slant or slightly bend the nails to secure them in place.
You can fasten them loosely in case you need to slide a.
Refer to the instructions for sectional doors to frame the sides and head of jambs at the inside of a garage.
After that nail the extended door jamb to the frame.