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Posted by on January 21, 2007, 7:36 pm
As long as you flash everything to prevent water ingress either method
is suitable. Myself I prefer the wood.
John Gilmer wrote:
> We want to replace the slider patio door on a rental. We KNOW the old one
> was at least 20 years old and it likely is "original" (35 year old). It's
> done its job.
>
> BUT in the original installation the basement was about 1 1/2" above the
> level of the patio. The "step down" was at the inside of the rough opening
> which meant that the track was below the basement floor.
>
> A home remodeling independent contractor we have engaged on a "time and
> materials" basis says "that ain't right." He believes the base of the new
> door should be at the basement level. I'm inclined to agree with him.
> It's not much of a problem to get the extra room on top if the base is made
> 1 1/2" or slightly more higher.
>
> The question is: what's the best way of raising this level. Is screwing
> some pressure treated wood to the concrete "gud enuf"? Should we create a
> dam and place come concrete patch material? I would especially like to
> here from one who has faced a similar problem.
>
> While on the subject: someone have strong views on patio doors: which
> style is best (slider, French, ??). We have plenty of other work to do on
> the place so we aren't in much of a hurry so we want to think thing through.
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