Installing Patio Sliding Door Frame

Assemble the frame following the manufacturer s instructions.

Installing patio sliding door frame.

Dry fit the assembled door frame in the opening to make sure everything fits. Remove screws on the left right top and bottom sides of the sliding door. I hope this demonstration is helpful for those of you trying to fi. Sliding patio doors are space saving alternatives to swinging doors.

Once the trim has been removed you can remove any nails that are left behind. Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home. Hinged patio doors open like conventional doors but feature large glass panes for a view of the outside. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to open up a wall for a large glass slider.

Preparation of the opening for the new door measuring to make sure the new door fits applying leakproof flashing 3 caulking 4 and installing the new frame adding extension jambs trim and filler strips and then adding filling in the exterior trim to support the door. In this video i show how i installed a sliding glass door on my new home addition project. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to thi. They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.

This is an overview of replacing a glass door. Remove nails holding the door frame in place. They may be installed as single or double doors depending on the size of your door opening but double door units are most prevalent. Installing a sliding patio door includes.

Caulk and install the new sliding door frame.