Use tapcon screws.


"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"nr" wrote in message
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I've always heard one should use 3" screws to secure the door hinges to
the studs behind the door frame. The screws used in my hinges are 3/4"
and there doesn't appear to be a stud behind the frame (stucco house in
Florida).

If this is true, is there any way to better secure the door? Thanks
for any advice.


How are you so sure about that?

If there is no stud behind the frame, I'd move out and sell the house
before
it falls down. Building codes call for certain framing measures at
openings
for doors and windows and that includes the 2 x 4 stud.

The rough opening can be 1/2" wider than the frame of the door, thus you
may
drill or screw through the 3/4" frame and find a gap. Beyond that, there
should be the 2 x 4 framing. You may be able to remove the inside door
trim
and see how the door frame and wall studs are in there behind the
sheetrock,
or at leas poke the sheetrock with a nail and feel the solid framing.