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.
If the door's jambs are the right width, the front of the jambs will be flush with the wall surface. Often, however, the jambs fall short of the wall surface. If so, make sure the distance between the jamb face and the wall surface is consistent all around, so you can fill in later with trim ripped to fit.