With the head and side jambs cut free tip the frame from the top to the outside.
How to frame sliding patio door.
They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.
To save money she used plumbing pipe instead of standard barn door hardware and she saved time by having some of her lumber cut at the hardware store.
You will cut through the insulation fasteners and shims.
Doors come in a wide range of styles so you should be able to find the ideal sliding door for your patio.
The steps to frame a sliding door and the tools required for the job are listed below.
Sliding patio doors are space saving alternatives to swinging doors.
Sliding patio doors usually have one door that is fixed and another that slides.
If the door is not framed correctly the door will not stay in place.
Unlike swinging doors which require that objects be set well away from the doorway sliding doors require no room to swing.
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They often have aluminum frames although they may be vinyl steel or wood.
Pry off the exterior trim.
Remove nails holding the door frame in place.
Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home.
Use a reciprocating saw with a longer bimetal blade to cut between the framing and the door jamb.
Once the trim has been removed you can remove any nails that are left behind.
The door should come complete with its own frame suspension bar and support bar and should offer a high degree of protection against the weather.
Remove the old sliding door frame.