Today's blog post is a quickie on replacing a slider, kind of a how-to/how-we-do. This shows how we replace windows or doors on a home with wood siding. I wish I would have taken more photos of all the steps but I am a much better contractor than I am a blogger so I was working more than documenting. I will do my best to describe what we did though. Step one: Removing the door. We cut all the caulk around the interior and exterior trim and remove it all with a flat bar. If it is in nice shape, we try our best to save it but, most times, we end up replacing all of it. Next we take the skilsaw with the blade adjusted to the depth of the siding and cut around the exterior of the door, make sure you pull any nails in your path with your cat's paw before you waste a blade. The saw we use on our jobsites is the Skil Mag77, it has an 1 1/2" table on the left side of the blade which usually works out as a perfect guide for cutting out your siding. The reason for cutting the siding out 1.5" around your door is to expose the flange on your old door, don't forget to save the strips of siding, we will use them again later. Once exposed, pull all the nails in the flange and remove the door. This is a good time to break out the shop vac and do a little cleaning, make sure to get the entire rough opening. Step two: Flashing the sill and unpacking the door. If your sill is in good shape this is the next step.....about half the time, the sill is rotting away and the next step is some surgery. After the sill is nice and clean, we install a rubberized flashing that is cut in the corners and run up the trimmers 6" on each side. We then take another scrap of flashing to cover the corners where we cut.(hard to explain but makes perfect sense in my head!) Next we run a nice bead of caulk over the entire sill for a little added protection. Now is time to unpack your new door and follow the manufacturer's instructions for getting it ready for install. Step three: Slap in the door. Just before installing the door, we run a bead of caulk around the door flange which will attach to the trimmers and header that were all exposed by cutting around the old door with the skilsaw. Now we set the door in place and center it in the rough opening using a flat bar from the inside. Take a level to each side of the door to ensure it is sitting nicely.(It should be if the rough opening was nice and plumb/level to begin with which I forgot to mention after we removed the old door.) Once it looks perfect using shims where needed, start nailing off the flange....we actually use stainless steel screws. Once you are nailed off, it's time to tuck your flashing, inspect the siding a few inches around the door for nails and remove as needed. Next, install flashing up each side of the door using a flat bar to pry out the siding while tucking the flashing behind the siding overlapping the door flange. After the sides are done, repeat for the top making sure to overlap the sides. Now we re-install those strips that we cut out over the flange and nail off the siding wherever needed with 8d galvanized nails. Step four: Trim it out and touch up paint. Last step is making it look nice with trim. We simply match the exterior trim to what's existing on the house or change it up to whatever the homeowner would like. We used LP Smartrim for this install attached with galvanized nails then caulked everything. After touching up the paint and cleaning up everything we are done with the outside. On to the interior, we updated the '70's casing with some nice 3 1/4" colonial trim. We had to rip down 1" strips of trim to case out the door flush with the existing drywall and then installed the trim overlapping the casing about halfway all the way around. Keeping this reveal uniform all the way around is extremely important if you are like me and will see nothing but that slight imperfection until you finally rip it off and redo it! Now we just caulk, putty and paint, time to enjoy the energy savings, and great new looks of your door or window! This was simply a writeup on how we install windows and sliders, it is a pretty big project and could lead to longterm water damage or a drafty house if done incorrectly. Also, power tools can be extremely dangerous, I recommend hiring a licensed contractor to do the job unless you really know what you are doing. Stay safe and protect your biggest investment.
32 Comments
9/24/2017 02:46:31 am
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11/5/2017 02:02:27 am
You have explained the entire process nicely, this is really good for a layperson who do not know, what actually goes through, when they hire a contractor to do that for them.
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10/5/2018 01:30:57 am
It's a great information for those who doesn't know the ways to do sliding door replacement.
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10/6/2018 12:49:31 am
Before you trim it first check whether trimming it will not degrade its whole look. Then after decide whether to trim it or not.
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8/18/2019 03:32:31 am
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9/26/2019 12:08:33 pm
Thanks for your information on glass door replacement. I have a sliding door from over two decades ago. I would like to get it replaced.
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10/2/2019 05:18:58 am
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11/22/2019 04:44:47 am
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1/9/2020 12:48:11 pm
My glass door at home is greatly damaged due to the typhoon, that's why I would like it to be replaced. I never knew that installing a door could be this complicated such as reinstalling those strips that we're cut out. I'd still try to do this with my husband, if we fail, then I'll just look for a glass door company that can help us.
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3/20/2020 12:51:52 am
I am in need to have my sliding door to the patio replaced as the rollers have begun to damage. I appreciate that this post shares what goes into a sliding door replacement as it made me realize that it is best to hire a professional, especially when the doors are to be removed from the track. After reading this, I will call for a professional and have them replace my sliding door.
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11/25/2020 08:09:37 am
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11/26/2020 05:46:49 am
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11/18/2021 10:34:11 pm
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11/29/2021 04:32:11 am
Very helpful post!! Thanks for sharing information on Sliding glass door replacement. I was looking forward to this kind of article. Thank you for sharing such useful information.
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It's interesting to know that the trim must look nice after installing the replacement door frame depending on what your house looks like or what you prefer. I guess it would be best to hire a professional to do this for us instead to prevent more damage. We just need a replacement door after noticing rotting parts in it this morning.
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1/27/2022 01:14:13 am
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3/4/2022 03:14:12 am
The installation of home sidings can be a daunting task. It is important to take into account the climate in which you live, the style of your home, and your budget before making a decision on what type of siding to install. There are many different types of siding available on the market, from traditional wood clapboard to vinyl siding, so it's important to consider your needs and budget before making a decision.
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4/23/2022 08:15:41 am
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4/27/2022 10:46:06 pm
The process of replacing a sliding glass door can be challenging, as the door must be properly aligned and secured in order to function correctly. You can get help from hire professional garage door repair services. Thanks for your share!! I love all pictures you have shared in the posts. Keep sharing such informative posts.
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8/22/2022 07:53:38 am
My sliding glass door got a crack in it, and I'm not sure what to do about it. I think I might want to get it replaced, because the crack is pretty bad. I'll be sure to work with a specialist to ensure that it gets replaced properly.
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4/5/2023 06:58:18 pm
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4/7/2023 11:20:16 am
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5/26/2023 01:20:14 am
The blog post on replacing a slider with wood siding provided valuable insights despite the limited number of photos. The author's expertise as a contractor shines through, although more visuals would have been helpful. The step-by-step instructions for removing the door were clear and easy to follow. The recommendation to use the Skil Mag77 saw with the 1 1/2" table as a guide was particularly useful. The inclusion of tips, such as pulling nails with a cat's paw and using a shop vac for cleaning, demonstrates the author's attention to detail. Overall, this post serves as a helpful guide for anyone tackling a similar project.
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