Insert shims between the doorjamb and the door frame.
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Insert the shims at the top on both ends and along the sides at the top middle and bottom.
Cut two pieces of 2 by 6 to length for the top and bottom of the door known as rails remembering to make them 1 4 inch shorter than the inside width of the jamb using a miter saw.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Line the panels up side by side and mark were you want to trim them to length.
Overlap the shims by sliding one in from the outside and one in from the inside.
Flip the door so that the newly attached plywood side faces down.
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Make sure that the shims are tight.
Build the door steps 2 10.
Apply wood glue on all top surfaces of the pieces of both your inner and outer frames.
We inserted the panels into the door centering the panels in the opening.
Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.
Check to see if the door is level.
Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Attach the plywood sheet to the back of the door.
Use more shims if two are not enough.
Step 3 notch the ends of these boards on a table saw.
We cut them to length using the miter saw.