My hubby isnt exactly Mr. Handyman, lol. We need a new front door but he's afraid he wont be able to install a prehung door. It will cost too much to have someone do it. Is it complicated?
2006-06-11 11:55:49 · 7 answers · asked by Jaim Jaim 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
remove old door and frame. i'm sure u already checked to see if the rough opening is correct. make sure u have flashing under the door and bend it down toward outside. if ur sure the door unit will fit, install good caulking under door on top of ur flashing. set the door in place. have someone inside and center the door in the opening. shim the hing side and nail the bottom on both sides on the brick molding about 2 inches up from bottom. level one side and check the other. if u need to "rack" the door, make sure someone is inside and keep an eye on the margin at the top.
u want the same margin, gap, at the top of door. ( between he top of door and bottom of door jab at top)
if the unit is level, margin good on top, nail off the hinge side of unit. now check margin on lock side and if needed shim the side jam to keep the side margin the same. if all good nail off lock side. install lock and ur good......
lic. gen. contractor
2006-06-11 13:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you like, install the door first just leave the door stop off the floor about 1 inch and the door about 1 1/2" but be prepared to caulk around the jamb if your contractor is careless (hanging a solid core door first can and most likely save the floor from some unnecessary damage) also if you have hung enough doors then get the flooring and sub-flooring (if used) in a couple small pieces and place them under the jamb before you install and this way you can also case the frame as well, the contractor will be much happier ,good luck
2016-03-15 02:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
screw home depot. remove the trim for your existing door, you should see the jacks on either side of the door, and the bottom edge of the header on the top. the header looks like a beam, the jacks are two by sixes that support the header and run from the bottom plate of your wall frame, up to the header of your doorway.
take a measurement of the space between the two by six jacks, and then, the space between the header, and the floor(be sure to add the thickness of any flooring, as there should be none under your door).this will give you your r.o., or rough opening. order the door you want, to fit your r.o. with about a half inch clearance overall. remove your old door, caulk the door sill(the floor under where your pre-hung door will sit) to combat drafts, and moisture, set your door in place, with the door closed. you need a person inside and outside of the door. have the person inside center the door in the opening. nail the bottom. then make sure that the space around the actual door is even. adjust if nescassary, if not, tack it in place on the top corners, being careful not to drive the nails all the way in. (you may have to adjust them.). check for smooth operation, and untack and adjust as needed. when it works to your satisfaction, nail it off through the exterior trim with 10d box nails through the outside trim. you should have the top and bottom corners nailed, so just nail midway, right and left, then midway between those nailstotalling five nails on each side, then put one in the center of the top. ensure that door still operates smoothly, adjust if needed, install all hardware and trim, repair or replace siding.hope this works for you
2006-06-11 13:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by syds_dad_420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's a relatively simple procedure and anyone with the proper instruction can do it.
You and your spouse must not have any measurable experience in the construction industry. Don't let this be a hindrance to saving a good sum of money. They have workshops at Home Depot especially for projects like these.
Check them out first.
If none are informative enough, contact me for explicit instructions. And yes, someone from the internet can help you, this is a reality.
2006-06-11 12:04:20 · answer #4 · answered by slipstream1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the door is hung and the shims are in place put a string from corner to corner in an X pattern if the two strings touch in the middle if hung it right and the door will shut propery. If they dont move which ever corner that needs moving into place. Good Luck.
2006-06-11 12:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by fraidy_kat2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very simple. Takes about 10-15 minutes. He just needs to level and shim it, then nail it in place.
2006-06-12 02:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure to shim the door where you need to to make sure the top corners are square. Also make sure to buy a door the same size as the existing one.
2006-06-11 11:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by tigwelderteague 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.....If the rough opening is already for you it will take 5 minutes...just make sure the hing side is plumb before you nail it then plumb the other side
2006-06-11 12:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋