Caulk and install the new sliding door frame.
Installing new patio sliding door brick opening.
Dry fit the assembled door frame in the opening to make sure everything fits.
You ll also want to put a few drops of silicone caulk at the bottom of the opening.
Then remove the wooden plates which were protecting the jambs during transport.
Dismount the opening part of the sliding patio door.
In some cases it may be necessary to order a unit based upon the size of the rough opening.
Then use a screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the frame of the sliding door to the wooden door frame.
Assemble the frame following the manufacturer s instructions.
If you are installing a patio door in an existing opening determine your door s rough opening dimensions before purchasing your new door.
Cover two patio door sill conditions.
Create a sill pan to fit in the opening using roll flashing.
If the opening has been cut accurately you usually don t have to put much effort into installing new drywall except to hide the header.
Remove screws on the left right top and bottom sides of the sliding door.
Use a circular or reciprocating saw to cut along the chalk line starting at the pilot holes.
Remove nails holding the door frame in place.
The installation methods vary slightly between landing types.
To access the studs and measure for the rough opening carefully remove the casing from the inside of the existing door opening.
Put silicone caulk around the edges of your opening where your siding and house wrap meet.
Cover the walls and install trim.
Once the trim has been removed you can remove any nails that are left behind.
Add caulk to the bottom edge of the opening and firmly press the sill pan into the caulk.
Use the header and trimmer studs as a cutting guide.
If you have a knockdown not preassembled door frame assemble it on the deck garage floor or other flat surface.
Reverse patio door handing only pre installed 6 8 and 6 10 builders sliding patio doors without blinds between the glass that have weep holes on the top and bottom.
Then lift the sliding patio door from the transport plank to the.
This house however had a brick veneer exterior wall.
The step down landing and the continuous slab landing.