Have you ever wanted to replace your front door in the DIY style but have no idea how? Here is your chance to learn the step by step process from Total Home Barrie on how to install exterior door. Here, we will start by removing the existing door and proceed with the entire process.
We will start by gathering tools that will be used in this project. You need to be careful throughout the doors Barrie installation process to avoid injuries and damage.
- Relevant Tools To Be Used Are:
- Caulk gun
- 4 ft. level
- Countersink drill bit
- Cordless drill/driver
- Hammer
- Hearing protection
- Leather gloves
- Pry bar
- Putty knife
- Reciprocating saw
- Safety glasses
- Tape measure
- Galvanized nails – 16d
- Screws – 3in
- New door
- Wood shims
- Polyurethane caulk
- Minimal expanding foam
- Door lock and latch
- Materials That Will Be Needed For The Task:
Step 1: Measuring and Ordering
Talking about how to install exterior door, start by measuring the height and width of your door. Pry off the interior trim to expose the rough opening for measurement. Use a putty knife to protect the paint. Proceed with measuring the jamb width from the brick molding.
Go to the outside part of the Barrie doors and take measurements from the brick molding for the width. When measuring the height from the exterior, start from the bottom sill. Then the exterior trim at the top.
Step 2: Remove the Old Door
Use a utility knife to cut off the brick molding. Do this from the edges for easier removal.
Step 3: Free the Door Frame
Wear your ear protection and use the reciprocating saw to cut through the nails.
Step 4: remove the Old Frame
Tilt your window frame to remove it from the opening. Make sure your protective gloves are on during the whole process.
Step 5: Prep the Opening
Check whether the sill is level. If the Barrie doors are exposed to weather conditions, consider rebuilding the sill.
Step 6: Set the New Door
Caulk the door and ensure the beads are aligned with the sill’s spots. Do not forget to caulk around the opening.
Step 7: Set the Door Frame
Use polyurethane caulk on the exterior sheathing and the sill. Tilt your door into place.
Step 8: fasten the Frame
Use the 16 d galvanized nails on the top corners.
Step 9: plumb the Hinge Side
Check whether the jamb is level from the outside. Adjust from the interior.
Step 10: Shim the Door Frame
Slide pairs of shims to have an even gap throughout.
Step 11: Close-up Shims
Bridge gaps using pairs of shims.
Step 12: Use Screws to Secure the Frames
Drill countersink holes and drive 3-in screws on each shim location.
Step 13: The Finishing Touches
Use the expandable foam to fill the gaps between the frame and the jamb. Move to the exterior and seal it by caulking the brick molding. Install the interior trim and finish up installing your door.
Excellent! Now that you understand how to install exterior door, you can confidently carry it out in your home.