How To Hang A Prehung Garage Door

Check out these easy to follow tip on how you can install a pre hung exterior door.

How to hang a prehung garage door.

If there s interior trim remove that from the door as well. Place door shims at the top and bottom hinge locations using a long level or a straight board and a short level. To install set the corner pieces on the sill then place the middle piece over top. With all the screws out take the door from the frame and trash it.

The split jamb has a groove under the stop so it can slide over the edge of the main jamb. Use a drywall saw to cut shims or score them with a utility knife and snap them off. Put the door in the opening and slide it until the jamb is flush with the wall. The door should be square.

Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. Using shims avoids the necessity for rebuilding the door opening to fit the pre hung door. Slide the pre hung door into the rough opening. The top leg should slide up behind the housewrap or tarpaper that s behind the siding.

Starting at the bottom take the hinge screws out of the jamb. Install latches door handles and other hardware. You already know the standard approach to hanging a door. Check out these easy to follow tip on how you can install a pre hung exterior door.

Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. Set it in the rough opening then level shim and nail it. Have another person hold the pre hung door in place while you install wooden shims where necessary. Cut off the shims at the edges of the jambs.

Prehung doors hang on a jamb that is split into two pieces. Complete the installation. Remove the screws or nails that hold the old frame in place. Typically both jambs are furnished with casings already attached.

Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening. The door is attached to the main jamb which is installed first. Take out the fasteners. If it s too wide cut the ends with a hacksaw.

Then add the center door shims. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. Install a drip cap or z flashing above the opening. When the fit looks right apply pvc cement where the middle piece will overlap the corner pieces and press it into place.