A common problem with older wood doors is split panels.
Split wood door.
They feature jambs that are split in half lengthwise and the trim casing is already attached to each edge of the jamb so no mitering is necessary.
Split jamb prehung doors work well in situations where the rough frame is wider than a standard opening.
If you are working with a hollow core door instead of solid wood read how to install a glass window in a hollow core door dutch door step 6.
Jeld wen dutch hemlock 6 panel unfinished wood prehung front door with primed white auralast jamb and brickmold 900 00 1 014 00.
Wooden panels were typically fitted into grooves plowed in the door rails and stiles and left to float so they could expand and contract without binding and splitting for a primer on making wooden panels see my last post.
Finishing touches we stained the ledge on the bottom half to match the glass trim pieces and also re positioned a small piece of hardware that was on the door when we first picked it up.
Simply choose a door design that fits your architecture and your authorized dealer will make sure the dutch cut on your door is the best fit for your application.
Used in early new england as a way to let light in while keeping children close the style works equally well for a modern day kids room.