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How to Install an Exterior Door
Helpful Do it Yourself Tips for Exterior Door Installation
By: Mark J. Donovan
Assuming the old exterior door has already been removed, first run two or three 1/4" beads of caulk along the floor of the door opening. The caulk will help to prevent any air or water infiltration.
Installing Exterior Door
Next, place the new exterior door into the opening. The rough opening of the doorway should be about 2-3 inches wider than the door frame that you are installing.
While maintaining this level, put a nail into the door frame about a foot from the top. Again on the hinge side of the door.
Now place the level on top of the door frame and adjust the non-hinge side of the door up or down to get the top of the door level. While maintaining the level position put a nail on the top of the frame about 3 inches from the non-hinge side of the door. Do not sink it.
Finally, place the level on the non-hinge side of the door and adjust the frame
so that it is level. Put a nail into the top and bottom of this frame. Do not
sink it. Test the Newly Installed Exterior Door
Now try opening and closing the door. It should swing freely and close nicely
with about a 1/8 inch gap showing between the door itself and the non-hinge side
of the door. If not, you may have to make some minor adjustments. That is why
you don't want to sink these initial nails.
Next using either spun fiberglass
insulation or foam insulation insert the insulation between the door jamb and
the jack studs of the door frame. Again, the insulation will prevent air
infiltration.
Finally, install the interior door trim and your job is complete. For information on Installing Interior Door Trim, see the Installing Interior Door Trim Ebook from HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Installing Interior Door Trim Ebook provides easy to understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to install interior door trim around an interior or exterior door. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.
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, may also be
necessary if the existing exterior door or surrounding clapboard need to first
be removed.
