pre-hung

See also: prehung

English

Adjective

pre-hung (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of prehung
   • 1970, Montgomery Ward catalog, page 1152:

     Seal out winter winds or enjoy summer breezes with this pre-hung extruded aluminum combination door.

   • 1974, T. W. Love, Construction manual: finish carpentry:

     A wide variety of pre-hung door units are available from building material suppliers. The door usually arrives at the job with the hinges installed on the door and jamb, with the opening bored for the lock.

   • 2006, Brian Hodge, Building Your Straw Bale Home: From Foundations to the Roof, page 217:

     For about 30 years you have been able to purchase pre-hung doors and door jambs.

   • 2007, Complete backyard & home improvement book - Page 467:

     Once you've made an opening for a new door you have two options: cut, fit and assemble a 12-piece frame, then hang the door, - or slip in a pre-hung door-frame assembly, shim and nail it into place.