I need a new front door for the house i rent

[gride]

it is exactly 82" tall x approximately 35" wide. this seems to be slightly too tall, and slightly skinny compared to the doors at lowes for instance. am i not understanding the measurements or do i need a new frame as well? it's an old house.

[AirTool]

I think they are dimensioned to the outside of the frame. So it is probably a 3'0" door. the heights varied over time. You could get a shorter one and slip a filler in like I did....or go to door shop that actually builds them (several in Houston so I know they still exist) and have them build an exact replacement.

If you have a threshold (and you should on a front door) it can be built complete and all you do is slip it in, shim it, then fasten it.

[gride]

thanks. ill talk to my landlord about it. he too is a nautique owner.

[scott resick]

I flip houses on the side and have a few rentals myself. I always check Craigslists' "materials" section for doors and windows etc......

[ers906]

+1 craigslist. In this economy there is not only a ton of materials being sold, there are also quality skilled laborers looking for extra work to supplement income.