Selecting An Exterior Door

An exterior door replacement improves security, boosts curb appeal, and increases energy efficiency. Homeowners across Gilbert, Mesa, and Tempe Arizona often replace old doors to reduce drafts and lower energy costs. A properly installed exterior door will function correctly and look great for many years.

Ordering A New Door Unit

First you measure the existing door size carefully. Taking accurate measurements is very important so that you order new door to fit in existing opening. If measurements are wrong your new door will not fit in exisying rough opening. The first thing you do after receiving replacement door unit is remove existing door trim and hardware. If you want to reuse existing lock and deadbolt be careful when they are removed so they are not damaged and screws can be reused.

Examine Rough Opening

After removal, you check the rough opening for water damage, loose framing, or wood rot. Damaged or loose framing weakens the structure your new door is attached to and should be corrected before installing new door. Therefore, damaged framing should be fixed before installation of new exterior door begins.

Installing Exterior Doorframe

Next, you position new exterior door unit into rough opening. Shims are used to straighten and align door frame with door. Install nails through doorframe into wood backing to hold doorframe in place while you are shimming doorframe. Do not install nails through shims until door frame is adjusted so that margin between door and doorframe is a consistant 1/8″. Then, you nail door frame to framing installing nails through shims to secure them and door frame to framing. You then secure doorframe in opening using heavy-duty screws which match finish of hinges through two hinge attachment holes closest to door stop on each hinge to support heavy exterior door. Again check margins between door and doorframe to make sure they have not changed.

Insulation & Door Seals

Properly installed exterior door seals and door frame insulation are an important part of any exterior door installation. High-quality seals block outside air and improve indoor comfort. In addition, a a properly insulated door frame helps reduce monthly utility bills.

Complete Installation

Finally, you install trim, caulking, and door hardware. A professionally installed exterior door improves home value while delivering better security and energy efficiency. For homeowners in Mesa and Gilbert Arizona, exterior door replacement remains one of the smartest home improvement investments available today.

Links To Shop For Exterior Doors

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Click On Exterior Doors For Link To Lowes