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Replacing Door Frame + Door Jim M 02-13-2005
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Posted by Jim M on February 13, 2005, 10:35 pm


Hi there,

I am replacing a door frame and door for a shop in my back yard. The
previous owners had the water sprinkler poorly adjusted and as a result
sprayed constantly against this steel door. The wood core has rotted out and
so has the sill. I have done Google searches on replacing this door to no
help. i am looking for some insight as to how to replace an exterior door
frame and install the door. TIA for any replies.....Jim




Posted by Art on February 14, 2005, 6:51 am


Most units come with installation instructions. For a easier job, I once
installed a Benchmark brand steel door with a special frame that fits over
the old frame after molding is removed. Then you put molding back up.


> Hi there,
>
> I am replacing a door frame and door for a shop in my back yard. The
> previous owners had the water sprinkler poorly adjusted and as a result
> sprayed constantly against this steel door. The wood core has rotted out
> and so has the sill. I have done Google searches on replacing this door to
> no help. i am looking for some insight as to how to replace an exterior
> door frame and install the door. TIA for any replies.....Jim
>




Posted by on February 14, 2005, 9:22 am


Really depends upon how old the existing door and frame are. If it's
new enough to use what's today's standard then it should be real easy
to take it apart and replace it with a new pre hung door. If it's not
then you'll probably have to replace the rotten pieces of the wood
frame individually (preforably with hardwood) then hang a new door.



Posted by odiggity@gmail.com on February 14, 2005, 10:42 am


I recently replaced the front door on my house. It wasn't too bad. You
need to remove the entire old door and casing. After that measure the
opening and get a door that will fit with at least 1" clearance on the
top and sides. (or the same size door you are removing)

then stick the door in, make sure it's level, and add shims to make up
the space between the door and the jack studs. Filled the gaps with
spray foam, then installed casing over it.

The door I replaced was a little taller than the new one I bought, so I
had to but a 2x4 on the top to close the gap.

Your local huge depot should have a door w/ instructions on how to get
it done.



Posted by Ed on February 14, 2005, 1:17 pm



> Hi there,
>
> I am replacing a door frame and door for a shop in my back yard. The
> previous owners had the water sprinkler poorly adjusted and as a result
> sprayed constantly against this steel door. The wood core has rotted out
> and so has the sill. I have done Google searches on replacing this door to
> no help. i am looking for some insight as to how to replace an exterior
> door frame and install the door. TIA for any replies.....Jim

From google:
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/InsExtDr.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavDoorsWindows

http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/window/win_2.htm

http://doors-and-windows.aubuchonhardware.com/do_it_yourself_projects/how_to_replace_a_door.asp

Plenty more if you need them.
Search google for:
"how to replace an exterior door"

Can't imagine what you searched for.




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