Sliding Glass door replacement
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06-10-04, 09:57 AM
Sliding Glass door replacement
I am replacing my factory installed sliding glass doors with Anderson sliders, whats the procedure for a job like this, the door was just removed from a new home, do I need an instation kit or can I just take the old one out and put the new one in, they are both 72" X 80". The guy said they are 1500.00 doors and he was ready to put them in the dumpster. since he had an addition put on and did'nt need them. Joe
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06-10-04, 08:14 PM
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You need to remove the siding or trim around the inside and outside of the old sliders and remove the door, frame and all.
Run a bead of caulk around the outside of the rough framed opening before installing the new Andersen, especially where the bottom plate of the door frame sits (and under the flanges). I also would add flashing on the sides over the side flanges and then above the door over the top flange, under the trim or siding.
Use a level and beveled shims overlapped from both sides to square and plumb the door in the opening BEFORE nailing it. Re-trim the door.
Good luck!
Mike
Run a bead of caulk around the outside of the rough framed opening before installing the new Andersen, especially where the bottom plate of the door frame sits (and under the flanges). I also would add flashing on the sides over the side flanges and then above the door over the top flange, under the trim or siding.
Use a level and beveled shims overlapped from both sides to square and plumb the door in the opening BEFORE nailing it. Re-trim the door.
Good luck!
Mike
