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.
The two vertical supports on either side of a door frame are known as the jambs. On average, these jambs are either 6-foot 8-inches high or 7-feet high, though custom sizes are also available. The hinge jamb is used to hang the door, and the door is latched by fastening the lock strike to the strike jamb. Horizontal beams at the top of a door frame are known as heads or headers. The standard frame head is 3 feet in length, with smaller and larger sizes also available depending on the application.