Figure 1-43.—Measurements for windows and doors.
joists. The rough height to the top of the door (the
The distance from the bottom to the top of a rough
distance from the subfloor to the bottom of the door
window opening can be found by measuring down from
header) may also be noted on the section drawing. In
the bottom of the window header using dimensions
addition, it may be given in the column for rough
provided in the rough opening column of the window
opening measurements on the door schedule. The rough
height to the top of the door establishes the measurement
schedule.
for the rough height to the top of the window, as window
Many Builders prefer to frame the door and window
headers are usually in line with door headers.
openings before assembling the wall. View A of
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