Installing New Entry Door

Fiberglass doors are a great alternative to traditional wooden doors they are easy to maintain and offer superb durability insulation and versatility in appearance and style.

Installing new entry door.

Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. You should be able to complete this project in less than a day. Specify project size and options enter the number of doors required for the project. The new door is in.

Caulk to fix the insulation and framing in place. Before removing the old door have the new one on hand. If the sill on your new door is thinner than the one you removed you may have to build up the sill area. Installing a new threshold and sill will take between two and three hours.

It opens and closes well. Set project zip code enter the zip code for the location where labor is hired and materials purchased. Measure the old door. Protect your floors with a drop cloth before you begin and make sure you re comfortable with basic carpentry skills.

A popular choice for exterior doors steel provides superior security and weather resistance without proper care these doors may rust over time. Tape measure or ruler to measure the old and new doors and frames. Run a neat bead of caulk between the exterior trim and the siding. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.

Start to finish 3 hrs difficulty kind of easy. If you aren t comfortable doing this installation call a professional. Installation costs do not differ by material. Cut out and replace any rotted wood.

Once that cures the door is ready for paint and a lock. Hammer and nails nail set screwdriver depends on the nails holding your old door in place to remove the old door and put on the new door. Keep in mind that installing a prehung door means you ll have a large hole in your home for some time. Flashing and caulk will keep water out and the door is ready for paint and hardware.