Building a rough frame out

Long story short i need to make a rough opening for a double closet door four inches narrower (2 on each side) after i already have it all roughed and drywall is finished and primed. It’s a basement slab underneath. I suddenly got offered 2 free doors but they’re 28’s instead of 30’s (as originally planned). I didn’t want to make my own Jamba either but I’m getting sticker shock from prehung systems. My question is what’s the best way to “pad” the existing king studs? Half inch plywood and another stud with a chunk of treated lumber at the bottom since it’s in contact with the slab? Glue it AND screw it for maximum stability?? The height will remain the same. submitted by /u/Dry-Date-4217 [link] [comments]

Mar 30, 2025 - 02:54

Long story short i need to make a rough opening for a double closet door four inches narrower (2 on each side) after i already have it all roughed and drywall is finished and primed. It’s a basement slab underneath.

I suddenly got offered 2 free doors but they’re 28’s instead of 30’s (as originally planned). I didn’t want to make my own Jamba either but I’m getting sticker shock from prehung systems.

My question is what’s the best way to “pad” the existing king studs? Half inch plywood and another stud with a chunk of treated lumber at the bottom since it’s in contact with the slab? Glue it AND screw it for maximum stability?? The height will remain the same.

submitted by /u/Dry-Date-4217
[link] [comments]