Installing patio door with nail flange in concrete block
Hi. I am installing patio sliding door in a concrete block house. I received door with a nailing flange/fin instead of one without the nail fin which I ordered. I was waiting for the door a few months and I already have the opening ready so I will install these. I am not sure what would be the best option of installing it.
Should I build a treated wood frame in the middle of the concrete and attach the door flange to it OR would it be better to attach it to the exterior wall?
The first option would match my windows and other door which are installed in the middle of the concrete blocks depth but it would be more difficult to do and would require a bit larger rough opening.
Second option is much easier, I wouldn't need to cut the wall and finish the exterior with stucco. But it would stick a bit out outside and would require a mounding around it and I would need to think of a way to finish the interior floor gap etc.
This particular door used to be an exterior door as there was apparently a remodel in the past that enclosed an outside area, making it an added storage room. The room stays fairly warm so I figure they insulated, etc. it decently. The current door has a depth of 3 3/4" and I'd like to replace it with an interior door (3 3/8"). Is there a problem doing so? I'd much rather attempt to just swap out door slabs (as the current seems square, as well as the frame) as opposed to installing a prehung. Is this a big NO? Are there any particular issues in doing so? Thanks for your help!
Hi,
I have an old wooden casement window in rough shape that won't shut properly. On the "pivot" side there is a large gap when the window shuts on the bottom of the sash. On the top of that same side, there is no gap. We plan to replace this window in the spring but I can feel a good amount of cold air pouring in. I was wondering if I can do some adjustment to close this gap or a good way to just seal it up for now if that would be better.
I've attached some pictures, ignore the white foam tape which was my feeble attempt to stop some of the air in the meantime.
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[i]Gap in bottom right[/i]
01-03-22, 08:01 PM
