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cmu wall door & window rough opening dimensions

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eng003

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Jan 4, 2012
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what do you typically use for rough cmu opening dimensions for a residential structure door, window, & garage door? and what about rough height of opening? Does code require a 2x p.t. buck on all edges? and how much play do they need to shim and get it plumb?

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