Save to Favorites. A period of general economic decline; typically defined as a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters. A recession is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. A recession is generally considered less severe than a depression, and if a recession continues long enough it is often then classified
The depth of a standard door jamb is 4 5/8 inches, which provides an extra 1/8 inch to account for slightly thicker walls due to stud size variation. While most modern homes have standard wall thicknesses, older homes often have thicker walls, as well as variation in thickness from wall to wall.
3. Measure the width of the door. Measure the width of the door from left to right, from inside of trim to inside of trim (or the inside face of the brick mold). 1  Do this in three places: at the top of the door opening, in the middle of the door opening (around the handle) and at the bottom of the door opening. 2  Make a note of all three measurements.