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 most important part of installing a French door is measuring the radius of the swing. Make sure there are no furnishings planned for the area within the door's swing path. The next thing to check is the jamb depth of the opening, and plan to purchase a door that will fit inside that depth.