How to Install a Front Door That’s Energy Efficient

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Is there a solution when the sill is too high and door sticks at bottom? The adjustor piece is rubber has been adjusted with screws as far as they will go. It will not go any lower and sill still is too tight.

Rbazor

Nov 7, at 2:51pm

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I agree with Kenny Charles. It would be nice to see how to install the door when things arenot square, level, or plumb. Showing how to over come these problems and hang the door properly would be a great help.

Gary S

Jul 30, at 6:04am

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Why not a coat of primer on those outside trim pieces before installing them?

Tom B

Jul 29, at 4:35pm

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Ron another choice for exterior is Fiberglass they to are energy efficient
they do not dent as easy and you can get them with a textured wood grain finish and I think they paint up better.
I choose Fiberglass over Metal because of the Texture and dents.

Jeri Malm

Jul 29, at 3:45pm

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Squaring up the door is something a lot of people have missed with these assemblies because they assume the unit is square. It can easily come out of square in transport. Fix it during the installation.
Lots of good tips, Ron.

Sean

Jul 29, at 11:21am

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Ron, Good common sense video. I just watched it today and saved me from one critical mistake, the foil. After I measured the door opening it turns out I had to custom order the door a month in advance.

Keep up the awesome advice!

Russ

Jul 29, at 12:39am

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Now I can go after this door replacement project with a lot more confidence.

Merlot

Feb 19, at 3:35pm

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That's the best anwesr of all time! JMHO

Precious

Dec 1, at 6:26am

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well organized straight forward description of the task.... will be doing exactly same type of job later this month. I feel better prepared.

rich sparacio

Nov 27, at 12:35pm

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I've been following your posts because I learned a lot from them. Thanks for sharing these tips and instructions on installing energy efficient front doors! http://www.intexmillwork.com/products-services/entry-door-kits

Exterior Door Trim

Oct 20, at 10:03am

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Thanks for sharing! I am installing one today and you made it look easy. Could you also post any which you need to fix common problems like out of square or unlevel sills etc.

Kenny Charles

Sep 25, at 10:29am

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