Razor blade silicone adhesive sliding doors shims 2 1 2 wood screws show all.
How to hang an exterior sliding glass door.
Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area.
Apply flashing to the door frame.
Screw gun show all materials.
Measure the length between the framing wall studs.
Most sliding doors have a mechanism called an adjusting screw located at the bottom of the door ends.
Flashing will also prevent water from entering around the edges.
Remove any casing trim and measure the rough size of the opening not the door from inside the home to get accurate measurements.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Apply a layer of flashing along the bottom sill of the doorframe.
If you are installing a swing style door use additional shims to support the strike plate area of the door frame.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.
Flashing is a type of adhesive waterproof tape that will protect the door frame and lower edges of the sliding glass door from water damage.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Step 1 measure and pick the right sliding door.
Space them approximately every 12 inches.
If you don t feel comfortable with the brief description above contact a contractor to install the door safely and securely.
Install shims around the edges and top of the door frame.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
How to install sliding glass door.
Remember installing a sliding glass door can be a bit more of a challenge than installing a typical exterior door.