Installing Exterior Slab Door

Slab door installation requires a steady hand a good eye and plenty of practice.

Installing exterior slab door.

Attach the hinges to the slab door. On the inside of the door i installed the corresponding screws that held the plate to the door. Fiberglass doors are a great alternative to traditional wooden doors they are easy to maintain and offer superb durability insulation and versatility in appearance and style. Fabricate holes mortises for door handle set and jamb strike plate.

The two side jambs the top jamb header the door slab itself and the threshold or base plate. Most door hinge kits come with the screws that you will need. Using a drill drill the screws into place to attach the hinges to the slab door. Mark and mortise hinge locations.

Most home centers stock prehung exterior doors in a limited number of styles. A popular choice for exterior doors steel provides superior security and weather resistance without proper care these doors may rust over time. There were five holes that i inserted the hardware s face plate into. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.

Place the hinges on their designated spots on the door. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. And 6 9 16 in and they usually include two inch wide brick molding for exterior trim. Entry door installation labor basic basic labor to install exterior door with favorable site conditions.

Next i started this phase of the project by installing the outside door handle and lock. Install all the old hardware on the new door. But installing exterior doors is actually a very simple process especially with today s prehung door units that allow you to shortcut the process with preset hinges and door knob mortise. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.

Often you ll get pre hung doors with frame toe kick door bundled together for exterior doors this is typical. Buying a new prehung exterior door. Installation costs do not differ by material. Prehung exterior doors have five main parts.

But for interior doors that a student has put. Measure trim and plane door to fit existing door jamb.