Door jamb system with protective stop and jamb cladding

A door jamb system for a door frame having a door hingedly attached thereto, comprising:

• A plurality of door jamb substrate members including first and second vertical members and a head member, each of said vertical members having end faces, an outer surface and an inner surface, said head member having a first end affixed to a top edge of said first vertical member, a second end affixed to a top edge of said second vertical member and an inner surface, said inner surfaces of said first and second vertical members and said head member defining a door passageway, said first and second vertical members and said head member further defining slotted receptacles in predetermined locations along said inner surfaces;
• a door stop having an outer surface abutting said inner surfaces of said plurality of door jamb substrate members, and a stop face for abutting the door when the door is closed within said door passageway, said door stop outer surface including fingers extending therefrom that mechanically interlock with a first plurality of said slotted receptacles to secure said stop to said door jamb substrate members;
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• a jamb cladding that is permanently and directly affixed to said door jamb substrate members for covering exposed portions of said door jamb substrate members not covered by said stop, said jamb cladding including fingers extending therefrom for providing a mechanical interlock with a second plurality of said slotted receptacles to increase structural integrity of said plurality of door jamb substrate members and to protect said plurality of door jamb substrate members from exposure to outdoor weather conditions.