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Suburban Door
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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"Joshua was awesome! He installed my front entry door and garage back door. He was very professional, on time and an expert of his craft. Thank you so much!"
Garage doors
Garage doors
Garage doors
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Response time5 hrs
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Faithworkscarpentry
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Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

“Faith Works Carpentry — Building with Purpose, Crafting with Care.”\nFrom custom woodwork to home repairs, we bring craftsmanship, integrity, and faith into every project. Whether it’s a fresh remodel or a simple restoration, we make your vision come to life — built to last, done with heart.\n\nMy name is Eddie Edwards woodworking and carpentry work has been in my blood i just made it a career. Bring on someone who is dedicated to learning and expanding the field.

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Doors questions, answered by experts

You want a small gap of 1/8 of an inch between the door and the jamb. However, the gap size depends on the direction the door swings and whether it contains glass. You will also want to aim for the same size gap on all sides of the door, so it opens and closes smoothly.

Most modern, standard doors are 1 ⅜-inches thick, so you should aim for this thickness unless you're building a door to replace an antique door or fit into a non-standard wall opening. Thickness varies when installing a pocket door or sliding barn door, so a good rule of thumb is to measure your existing door, if possible. For standard doors, you can also measure from the inside of the door to the door stop to gauge the proper thickness.

French doors can seal better, so a good quality, well-insulated French door will be more energy efficient than the best insulated sliding door. That’s because there’s no way to totally seal a sliding door and still allow it to slide past the jamb effectively.

You can convert a pre-hung door into a Dutch door, but it’s more of a pain. Pre-hung doors are already set in the frame with the hinges and everything aligned, so once you cut the slab in half, you’ll likely need to adjust the hinge placement and maybe even mess with the frame itself. It’s doable, but expect some trial and error because it’s not a straight-swap situation.

You can open up more space between the door and the floor by sanding the bottom of the door, but it will take longer compared to using a hand planer. However, you could use a belt sander, which some believe is even better than a hand planer for planing a door. Also, it could leave a smoother finish on the bottom of the door.

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