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Removing exterior door without damage stupidgringo 08-26-2007
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Posted by stupidgringo on August 26, 2007, 11:46 pm
I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago.
I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs
instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like
to fix my mistake.
I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can
I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the
threshold?

I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the
threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new
construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else
creating the adhesion.

Thanks for your help.


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Posted by Al Bundy on August 27, 2007, 12:24 am

> I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago.
> I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs
> instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like
> to fix my mistake.
> I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can
> I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the
> threshold?
>
> I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the
> threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new
> construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else
> creating the adhesion.
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
>


Is the molding going to pretty much cover the jambs? If so, why not just
extend the jambs 1/2" with a strip of wood. Gotta be better than pulling
the door, fixing one FU and creating 3 more. Hopefully you have a table
saw.

Posted by aemeijers on August 27, 2007, 12:25 am

>I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago.
> I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs
> instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like
> to fix my mistake.
> I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can
> I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the
> threshold?
>
> I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the
> threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new
> construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else
> creating the adhesion.
>
I'd fake it with some square stock on the edge of the jamb. Probably have
to rip to fit. Maybe even cut the drywall back a tad to make room- not a
problem as long as casing will cover it.

aem sends....

aem sends....



Posted by willshak on August 27, 2007, 12:45 am
on 8/27/2007 12:25 AM aemeijers said the following:
>
>> I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago.
>> I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs
>> instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like
>> to fix my mistake.
>> I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can
>> I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the
>> threshold?
>>
>> I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the
>> threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new
>> construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else
>> creating the adhesion.
>>
>>
> I'd fake it with some square stock on the edge of the jamb. Probably have
> to rip to fit. Maybe even cut the drywall back a tad to make room- not a
> problem as long as casing will cover it.
>
>
>

I had a similar problem with narrow jambed doors in a wide rough
opening. I used 3/4" round molding to cover the gap between the casement
molding and the door jamb.


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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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Posted by stupidgringo on August 27, 2007, 1:04 am

Thanks for your replys.

My initial plan was to fill the gap with square stock, but it just
didn't look right to me. The hinges are recessed and if I leave a
slight reveal with the casing, I can tell it's not attached to the
jamb. It would work if it's my only option, but I'd rather re-install
the door.

Any thoughts on the threshold and caulk?

Thanks.



> on 8/27/2007 12:25 AM aemeijers said the following:
>
>
>
>
> >> I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago.
> >> I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs
> >> instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like
> >> to fix my mistake.
> >> I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can
> >> I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the
> >> threshold?
>
> >> I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the
> >> threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new
> >> construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else
> >> creating the adhesion.
>
> > I'd fake it with some square stock on the edge of the jamb. Probably have
> > to rip to fit. Maybe even cut the drywall back a tad to make room- not a
> > problem as long as casing will cover it.
>
> I had a similar problem with narrow jambed doors in a wide rough
> opening. I used 3/4" round molding to cover the gap between the casement
> molding and the door jamb.
>
> --
>
> Bill
> In Hamptonburgh, NY
> To email, remove the double zeroes after @



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