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.
Standard dimensions for rough door openings are based on the door itself, not the surrounding jamb and sill, so take care to ensure you measure the correct component of the door assembly. Add 2 to 2 1/2 inch to the measurement of the doorâs width to determine the total width of the rough opening. This takes into account the thickness of a standard 3/4-inch doorjamb on each side, giving you approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch of room on both sides to plumb, level and square the door within the rough opening with wood wedges, called shims.