Case study

New door cut to fit, planed and hung square

Fitting a replacement interior door to an out-of-square opening: measuring, trimming the slab, ripping jamb stock and hanging the door so it swings and latches cleanly.

Location
Denver
Crew
1 tech
Completed
June 2026
Trimming the bottom of a new interior door with a cordless saw in the driveway

Project scope

What we did

Measure the opening at top, middle and bottom
Scribe and trim the door slab to fit
Rip jamb and stop stock to width on the table saw
Mortise hinges and hang the door
Adjust reveals, stop and strike so it latches clean

The job

An older opening that was out of square by enough that a stock replacement slab wouldn't close. We measured the opening at three heights, scribed and trimmed the slab, ripped jamb and stop stock to width on the table saw, then mortised the hinges and hung the door so the reveals are even and it latches on the first try.

The problem

A replacement door slab that was too tall for an older, slightly out-of-square opening and would not close without binding.

Our recommendation

Fit the door to the opening rather than forcing a stock slab: scribe, trim and rip custom stop so the reveal stays consistent even in an out-of-square frame.

The result

A door with even reveals all the way around that swings smoothly and latches on the first try.

Why homeowners choose us

Why choose Denver Handy Co.

Skilled & experienced

Years of hands-on experience in remodeling and home improvement.

Quality work guaranteed

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Proudly serving Denver-area homeowners.

Clear communication

Honest updates, responsive service, and no surprises.

Licensed & insured1-year workmanship warrantyDenver metro, locally owned

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