6″ thick sliding door in a 2*4 wall?
canada_deck
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I’m upgrading the sliding door in a space that used to be a garage. The walls are 2*4″ studs. The new efficient sliding door has a 5⅞” mechanically fastened vinyl frame. Will I have any issues installing that or is it just a matter of ensuring I use trim to accommodate the extra thickness?
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You'll probably want to furr out the framing so you can fully attach the jambs, but it would depend on the jamb design. Otherwise you are probably good to go. The 5 7/8" jamb is an unusual dimension; most windows and doors are set up for either 4 9/16" or 6 9/16" jambs, and usually the 6 9/16" jambs are just 4 9/16" with trim extensions added on.
Here is the info for the sliding door: https://sunviewdoors.com/vinyl/victorian/
Canada_Deck,
I would fur out the wall around the door, but think through how that can become an architectural feature. Make it a foot wide? Maybe that bump out is mirrored at the ends of the room and the space in between is book shelves? Think of it as an opportunity.