If you are installing a patio door in an existing opening determine your door s rough opening dimensions before purchasing your new door.
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Then remove the wooden plates which were protecting the jambs during transport.
Cover the walls and install trim.
Add caulk to the bottom edge of the opening and firmly press the sill pan into the caulk.
Dry fit the assembled door frame in the opening to make sure everything fits.
Then use a screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the frame of the sliding door to the wooden door frame.
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Use a circular or reciprocating saw to cut along the chalk line starting at the pilot holes.
Use the header and trimmer studs as a cutting guide.
Create a sill pan to fit in the opening using roll flashing.
Assemble the frame following the manufacturer s instructions.
Then on the outside of the house draw a chalk line connecting the pilot holes.
Then lift the sliding patio door from the transport plank to the.
Dismount the opening part of the sliding patio door.
If you have a knockdown not preassembled door frame assemble it on the deck garage floor or other flat surface.
You ll also want to put a few drops of silicone caulk at the bottom of the opening.
Once the trim has been removed you can remove any nails that are left behind.
Caulk and install the new sliding door frame.
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To access the studs and measure for the rough opening carefully remove the casing from the inside of the existing door opening.
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 nails holding the door frame in place.
Put silicone caulk around the edges of your opening where your siding and house wrap meet.
Cover two patio door sill conditions.
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Once the framing is done the next step is to install the door jambs and hang the doors.
Remove screws on the left right top and bottom sides of the sliding door.