To install exterior french doors you can follow similar instructions to those on the previous page for installing interior french doors though you have to remember to seal your opening carefully to protect the.
How to install french doors step by step.
There are several calculations you need to keep in mind for the french door frame.
Install the new frame and firm it up using shims.
Drive nails just far enough to temporarily hold frame in place.
In order to install new french doors the old systems have to be removed.
Measurements need to be exact.
Remember you are going to be hanging two doors instead of one so all calculations are double.
Step 1 measuring for the opening.
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Make adjustments if necessary to make sure doors open and close properly.
Next slide the pre hung french doors into the rough opening making sure the jambs are flush with the wall.
We used a framing kit that worked with a variety of sizes.
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Test fit the new doors before securing frame permanently.
Before you begin to work on the frame you will need to measure for the french door frame.
Here you can find a detailed step by step manual to help with the removal of french doors the measurements of the reveal and new component should be re measured and compared before the installation.
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How to install pre hung interior french doors remove the head and inside jambs which are usually nailed together to help with ease of removal.
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Rotten exterior french doors that were sealed shut are removed and replaced.
The first step was to frame the opening to the basement room where we were going to need the double french doors.