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When framing an opening for a pocket door, what is the critical dimension to consider for the rough opening width, beyond the door slab itself?
For a pocket door, the rough opening needs to accommodate the door to slide completely within the wall. This means the rough opening width must be approximately
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Question: When framing an opening for a pocket door, what is the critical dimension to consider for the rough opening width, beyond the door slab itself?
Answer options:
- Door slab width + width of two jambs + clearance.
- Door slab width + width of one jamb + clearance. ✅ Double the door slab width + width of one jamb + clearance.
- Double the door slab width + width of two jambs + clearance.
Correct answer: Double the door slab width + width of one jamb + clearance.
Explanation: For a pocket door, the rough opening needs to accommodate the door to slide completely within the wall. This means the rough opening width must be approximately double the door slab width (one for the opening, one for the pocket) plus the thickness of one jamb and necessary clearances for the track and hardware. Option 2 is correct because the pocket frame kit accounts for the additional 'jamb' material internally.
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