Materials:Silicone caulk
Hammer
Nails
Screws
Insulation
Paint
Screwdriver
Pry bar
New Door Installation
1. Completely clean old caulk and nails from the opening (figure A).
2. Dry fit new door into rough opening (figure B).
3. Run a bead of silicon caulk under the new threshold area of the door unit (figure C).
4. Reinstall new door unit into rough opening (figure D).
5. Plumb and level door unit - add shims on sides as needed (figure E).
6. Nail through door jamb, through shims and into doorway framing.
7. Secure with 3" screws.
8. Stuff fiberglass insulation in the space between the door jamb and doorway framing.
9. Cut and install exterior brick molding (figure F).
10. Cut and install interior door casing (figure G).
11. Caulk brick molding and casing (figure H).
12. Paint exterior of door, brick mold and doorjamb.
13. Paint interior of door, doorjamb and casing.
14. Install and adjust the hardware.
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