Installing Exterior Slab Door

Installation costs do not differ by material.

Installing exterior slab door.

Buying a new prehung exterior 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. Attach the hinges to the slab door. Mark and mortise hinge locations.

Common jamb widths for stock doors are 4 9 16 in. On the inside of the door i installed the corresponding screws that held the plate to the door. Most home centers stock prehung exterior doors in a limited number of styles. 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. Slab door installation requires a steady hand a good eye and plenty of practice. 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.

Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. A popular choice for exterior doors steel provides superior security and weather resistance without proper care these doors may rust over time. Using a drill drill the screws into place to attach the hinges to the slab door. It is easier to install a slab door if you are doing an exact one for one installation in which the new door is the same size and configuration as the old door.

Prehung exterior doors have five main parts. There were five holes that i inserted the hardware s face plate into. Install all the old hardware on the new door. Next i started this phase of the project by installing the outside door handle and lock.

Most door hinge kits come with the screws that you will need. Measure trim and plane door to fit existing door jamb. The two side jambs the top jamb header the door slab itself and the threshold or base plate. But for interior doors that a student has put.

Place the hinges on their designated spots on the door. These doors work great for newly constructed walls and for replacing doors in.