For instance to build out by one inch stack 2 pieces of 1 2 plywood and then nail the new jack stud to these plywood shims.
How to frame a sliding door opening.
Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.
As the distance between the king studs.
The hardware needs to installed along the top of the wall but there isn t enough clearance to the far left so i think the best solution is to frame out the opening to 1 make the opening smaller 2 install a header so there is enough clearance along the top to install the hardware.
Place your door hinges and secure them in place with screws.
And avoid toenailing when possible.
Cut the header to fit between the king studs.
Keep checking with your level to see if it is even.
Toenail the cripple stud to the top plate and the side of the header.
Measure your door carefully and cut the opening to fit using a reciprocating saw.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Start on the top right side of the frame.
There are three simple rules to framing rough openings efficiently.
Use a level to keep up with how even the frame is.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
The door will slide left to right.
Measure the diagonals to be sure that the opening is at least within 3 8 inch of square and ensure that the sides are plumb and the header is level.
Make a header by fitting two 2 x 8s around a 1 2 inch piece of plywood.
Complete the nail install on the lower left hand side of the sliding door frame.
Install a cripple stud between the header and the top plate halfway between the king studs.
Shimming a door frame if the stud you want to use is less than 1 from the mark on the soleplate you can shim it with boards of the appropriate thickness to build it out.
Maintain a simple consistent nailing pattern.
Door widths vary but an easy way to size the rough opening is to use the door width plus 5 in.
Finish the opening by installing drywall on each side.