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Q: Can you install a door without a door jamb?

• <div><p>No, you cannot install a door without a jamb. The jamb is where the hinges, strike plate, and trim are attached. A person could ostensibly attach the hinges to the door frame itself, but it would hamper the door from opening and closing like normal. Door jambs also provide crucial support for the door and security for exterior entryways.</p></div>

Q: What is the best material for a front door?

• <div><p>Doors are made from a variety of materials, including fiberglass, wood, and steel. Fiberglass is an excellent choice if you&rsquo;re looking for a durable, long-lasting, and energy-efficient option that comes in various colors, although it&rsquo;s not eco-friendly. Steel provides durability and maximum security but is not eco-friendly or energy-efficient. Wood is an energy-efficient, eco-friendly door solution, but you&rsquo;ll spend more. </p></div>

Q: How much wood is required for a door?

• <div><p>To build a standard size, six-panel door yourself, you&rsquo;ll need four 2-foot by 6-foot boards, one 2-foot by 8-foot or 2-foot by 10-foot board, and a sheet of 3/4-inch, paint-grade plywood. The 2-foot by 6-foot boards will serve as your stiles, top rail, and horizontal and vertical mullions, and the wider board will serve as the bottom rail, which is usually wider than the other horizontal pieces. The plywood will serve as the panels, but you&rsquo;ll need around five 1-foot by 6-foot boards to make your own panels if you want to stain the door rather than paint it.</p></div>

Q: Can you get doors cut to size?

• <div><p>Many doors can be cut to size, but it depends on the door material. Solid wood doors are relatively easy to trim to a specific size, while hollow core and metal doors are trickier and can usually only be shaved down a little before you risk damaging them. If your door needs a lot of adjustment, it's best to order a custom size or have a pro do the resizing to make sure it holds up over time.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a door sill, a threshold, and a kick plate?

• <div><p>A door sill is the bottom portion of your door frame, while a threshold is the transition piece that separates the two types of flooring between rooms, or serves as the transition between the interior and exterior on an exterior door. The threshold sits on top of the door sill. A kick plate is a protective plate that sits against the face of a door to prevent damage to the door from feet and shoes. You&rsquo;ll usually only find kick plates on exterior doors, while every door has a door sill, and most exterior and interior doors have a threshold.</p></div>

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Last update on January 04, 2026

Reviewed in May 2025
Daniel did a great job installing doors and drawers in my custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets. He was careful not to scratch the finish, installed and adjusted hinges and drawer slides so that everything hung and worked properly. He installed the hardware as well. His work was excellent.
DC Construction & Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
My project was to widen and install a bedroom door, and also to take down two doors and a wall. It also included some electrical and tile work. Dakota did a professional job and we are extremely happy with the work he did for us. I certainly would recommend him to anyone needing renovation...
Timber Tree Trimming
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Reviewed in December 2022
Simply outstanding!!! Every step in the process was timely and completed as promised. Every previous carpenter had recommended replacing the entrance door assembly, which would have cost three or more times the price to fix the problem. COMPLETED ON TIME AND BUDGET AS AGREED UPON!!! Canâ t...
SRS Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great! contractors and job was done timely and nice. Will hire them again.
TNT Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
Not your average contractors! Returned my calls quickly, showed up when they said they would, and got the job done right the first time! Extremely pleased with the quality of their work!
Pisciotta Bros LLC
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Reviewed in August 2018
I hired Prime Time to come out and replace 4x4 support poles, that a previous contractor did, with 6x6 poles. The crew was here promptly, communications were excellent. I did not feel it necessary to have to stay and oversee every moment of what they were doing but, checked on them. They did a...
Prime Time Construction & Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Once you sign a contract with them the communication drops off. I had them build a garage/workout room with an attached boat shed. The contractor came out to see the work twice. He sub out the work. Once main structure went up the small detail stuff became low priority. They tell you all they...
Lamp Property Development, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
The feature of your home that is its showcase can become its eyesore as it deteriorates over the years. That is what happened to our double paned patio doors and windows due to fogging. In addition after many, many openings, the patio doors became difficult, and in some cases, impossible to...
Acadian Windows and Siding LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
They gave me an estimate over the phone, came out the same day to confirm their phone estimate, then after a follow-up phone call, they came out the next day to complete the job. I was very happy with their responsiveness. The gentleman who came to the door was very friendly and polite. The...
Tracy Hewett & Sons Tree Service, INC.
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Reviewed in June 2014
I called Joel Voclain to help my sister get repairs done on her mobile home. He came out immediately and was so very nice and helpful. We couldn't afford to do all the work at once, so he helped us to determine what items we needed to have fixed right away and what we could do ourselves. We...
Pro Wash Pressure Washing
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