A carpenter is installing a pre-hung interior door unit into a rough opening. After shimming and fastening one side of the door jamb, the carpenter closes the door and notices that the reveal (gap) between the door slab and the jamb is wider at the top than at the bottom on the latch side. What is the most appropriate action to correct this issue?

Question: A carpenter is installing a pre-hung interior door unit into a rough opening. After shimming and fastening one side of the door jamb, the carpenter closes the door and notices that the reveal (gap) between the door slab and the jamb is wider at the top than at the bottom on the latch side. What is the most appropriate action to correct this issue?

Answer options:

• Add shims behind the top hinge on the hinge jamb.
• Remove shims from behind the bottom hinge on the hinge jamb. ✅ Add shims behind the bottom of the latch jamb.
• Remove shims from behind the top of the latch jamb.

Correct answer: Add shims behind the bottom of the latch jamb.

Explanation: If the reveal is wider at the top of the latch side, it indicates the bottom of the latch jamb is too far in. Adding shims behind the bottom of the latch jamb will push it outwards, equalizing the reveal. Adjusting the hinge side would primarily affect the door's swing and squareness to the frame, not necessarily the reveal on the latch side.