Based on the provided Babcock-Davis Rough Opening Chart, the required rough opening width for a 24-inch wide door is 24-1/4 inches.
The overall size of the rough opening (width and height) depends on the specific height of the 24-inch door you are installing. The chart provides exact rough opening sizes for common 24-inch door dimensions.
Rough Opening Chart Examples for 24-Inch Doors
The following table, derived from the Babcock-Davis Rough Opening Chart, shows the recommended rough opening sizes for specific 24-inch door dimensions:
| DOOR SIZE (Width x Height) | ROUGH OPENING (RO) (Width x Height) |
|---|---|
| 24 x 24 inches | 24-1/4 x 24-1/4 inches |
| 24 x 30 inches | 24-1/4 x 30-1/4 inches |
As seen in the chart:
- For a 24-inch wide by 24-inch high door, the recommended rough opening is 24-1/4 inches wide by 24-1/4 inches high.
- For a 24-inch wide by 30-inch high door, the recommended rough opening is 24-1/4 inches wide by 30-1/4 inches high.
In both cases for a 24-inch wide door, the rough opening width is 24-1/4 inches. The rough opening height is the door height plus an additional 1/4 inch.
