Expert: Josh - 12/4/2009

Question
what is the final answer to the eight door problem.
I give up!


Answer
Hi Barbara,

I have no clue what you are actually asking. How can I help you without a detailed description of the problem?

The closest thing I can find has to do with fitting doors which are 2 ft 8 inches (equiv. 32 inches) wide. The required spacing is described at this website:
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/apr/26/careful-door-measurements-needed-fo...

In summary,
The side with hinges require a (1/8)" space.
The door strike opposite the hinge side requires a (1/4)" clearance.
Add to that the 3/4" thick door jamb on the left and right side of the door

The horizontal spacing equals (1/8)+(2/8)+2*(6/8)=1+(7/8)"
So, the total width is 33+(7/8)". We can round this to 34".

The general rule is to makes the door opening 2 to 3 inches wider and 2 to 3 inches taller than the width and height of the door and its frame.