How To Install A Front Door
We ll show you the techniques that will result in a perfect weathertight installation.
How to install a front door. Certain wood front doors will also be heavier than others so take that into consideration before starting this project. Keep in mind that installing a prehung door means you ll have a large hole in your home for some time. Replacement doors come pre hung in a weatherstripped frame and you don t have to be a master carpenter to do a first class job. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Next create a rough opening around your frame that s at least 1 inch wider and taller than the outside of the door system you re installing then insert the new door into the opening and place shims on the. Now all that was left to do was install new interior trim finish the door and install the new handle and lock. With the space between the door and the frame well sealed and insulated we moved to the outside where we fitted a piece of trim over the door and caulked around the brick molding to seal the exterior. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Replace a worn drafty front door with a stylish new energy efficient one.