Need Different Jamb Sizes and Heights for Multiple Steel Entry Doors?

Here’s How Our Team Handles Real-World Custom Requests

When ordering multiple steel entry doors for a single project, it’s common to run into variations in jamb size, door height, window depth, and hardware compatibility.

Rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all solution, our sales team works directly with clients to align each door with the project’s exact specifications — while still keeping designs functional, visually balanced, and install-ready.

Below is a conversation that shows how these adjustments are handled in practice.

Project Overview

The client requested:

• Multiple door types (French patio doors, flat doors, arched window)

• Different jamb depths (5" and 6")

• Uniform 7 ft door heights

• Hardware that fits an arched steel door design

Here’s how the conversation unfolded.

Client & PINKYS Iron Doors

Client

Thanks for connecting just now. Here are the adjustments based on our different door jam sizes. We would also like to make the two flat doors 7ft to align with the French patio doors.

• For the 12 ft. French patio doors - the door jam is 6 inches instead of 5 inches. Would this make it a standard order?

• For one of the standard flat doors - door jam is also 6 inches, 7 ft high

• The other standard flat door - door jam is 5 inches, 7ft high

• The arched custom window - no change, 5 inch jam

PINKYS Iron Doors

Thank you for sending over the specs.

Even if it’s 5” jamb the standard may still work for the other standard door.

The window we would do a smaller jamb looks better, about 2”

Since we are going with the design with more girds, to keep everything standard.

For the hardware we have to go with this version, still arched but separate pieces.

If we go with the long plate version its too long for that style door and will hang over

Will the separate hardware be ok ?

Dont worry about the color or lever, it’s just to show the style.

Client

Do you mean that the plate will be this shorter version and the handle will remain the same? Is it just 1 per door?

PINKYS Iron Doors

If this is the door design we are going with.

If you look at the lock area, that plate is 12”.

We would have to use the locks I sent in the link before, the separate pieces instead of longer set. That set is 13” so it would hang over.

Here are the specs for the locks

If you find something you like just make sure it matches these and you should be ok

Key Takeaways From This Project

1. Jamb Sizes Can Vary by Door

Not all doors need the same jamb depth. Structural needs and visual proportions matter.

2. Height Alignment Improves Visual Consistency

Making multiple doors 7 ft tall helps maintain a cohesive look across large openings.

3. Window Jambs Are Often Smaller

A slimmer jamb can look cleaner on arched windows with grid designs.

4. Hardware Must Match the Door Style

Large backplates or escutcheons can be larger than will fit on some doors, so shorter or separate pieces are often a better choice.

Why This Matters for Your Project

Every home and commercial space is different.
This real conversation shows how:

• Custom dimensions are handled

• Design consistency is preserved

• Hardware is selected for both function and aesthetics

• Clients stay involved in the decision-making process

Need Help With Your Own Door Specifications?

If your project includes:

• Multiple door styles

• Mixed jamb sizes

• Custom heights

• Arched designs

• Specific hardware requirements

Our team can guide you through the process — just like we did here.