Replacing exterior doors whether it s your front door side door or patio doors is a great way to enhance curb appeal.
Remove garage door and replace with main front door.
Call 416 882 3695 for all your garage door needs and please don t forget to like and subscribe to see more videos.
Replacement doors come pre hung in a weatherstripped frame and you don t have to be a master carpenter to do a first class job.
We ll show you the techniques that will result in a perfect weathertight installation.
Instructions for removing your existing garage door.
The new threshold should have a similar profile to your old threshold and be 1 to 2 inches longer than the length of the doorway so that you can cut it for an exact fit.
You can also make a great first impression on any guest with an inviting secure and tasteful entry door.
Removal and installation of new garage doors.
While you can replace just the door rather than the entire door unit it s easier and provides a better seal to replace the entire unit.
Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet.
Replace a worn drafty front door with a stylish new energy efficient one.
You will almost certainly have to change the spring system since their size and strength are based on the weight of the door.
Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.
However if the house is older and the frame on the existing door isn t made from stock materials it may be better to replace just the door rather than the entire frame.
If you are replacing your existing door with a new one you will no doubt have to replace several parts but they may be only screws for the hinges or worn out rollers.
Measure between the outside edges of the door casing.
Part 1 of 20 how to replace a garage entry door.
Wonderhowto construction repair.