In this story i ll walk you through the whole process.
How to build french doors from scratch.
Building a set of french doors involves milling many parts and some careful upfront planning.
If you also need to build or install a frame you will need to take the width of the frame into consideration and because shimming a door frame can add some thickness it is best to wait until after the door frame is installed before building the door or build them.
The first step in making a door is taking measurements.
So my problem at this point is making new french doors.
Measure the door frame to make sure the new doors will fit.
Buy an unfinished french door frame or two single doors with pre cut centerpieces from your local lumber store.
It is also said to be a lot sturdier than the screen doors you can purchase at most big box stores.
If you are fitting french doors to what was an original wall or single door prepare the door frames and lintels beforehand.
Common door heights are 80 inches tall with widths running 28 30 32 34 and 36 inches.
First of all since these doors will be exposed to the elements it s a good idea to make them out of rot resistant hardwood such as white oak or mahogany.
Buy the replacement door.
Make this diy screen door.
Doors should generally be around 1 8 to 3 16 smaller than the frame.
A basic rule of thumb is to make the rough opening 2 inches wider and 2 1 2 inches taller than the door.
This screen door can be modified to fit any size doorway you have.
In this video i show you how to make simple hardwood french doors.
The rough opening for the door must include space for the completed jamb and clearance for the door.
My full build of solid panel door can be found here.