Hi there,
I am replacing a door frame and door for a shop in my back yard. The previous owners had the water sprinkler poorly adjusted and as a result sprayed constantly against this steel door. The wood core has rotted out and so has the sill. I have done Google searches on replacing this door to no help. i am looking for some insight as to how to replace an exterior door frame and install the door. TIA for any replies.....Jim
Most units come with installation instructions. For a easier job, I once installed a Benchmark brand steel door with a special frame that fits over the old frame after molding is removed. Then you put molding back up.
Really depends upon how old the existing door and frame are. If it's new enough to use what's today's standard then it should be real easy to take it apart and replace it with a new pre hung door. If it's not then you'll probably have to replace the rotten pieces of the wood frame individually (preforably with hardwood) then hang a new door.
I recently replaced the front door on my house. It wasn't too bad. You need to remove the entire old door and casing. After that measure the opening and get a door that will fit with at least 1" clearance on the top and sides. (or the same size door you are removing)
then stick the door in, make sure it's level, and add shims to make up the space between the door and the jack studs. Filled the gaps with spray foam, then installed casing over it.
The door I replaced was a little taller than the new one I bought, so I had to but a 2x4 on the top to close the gap.
Your local huge depot should have a door w/ instructions on how to get it done.
Ed, There is nothing in those URL's that explain the door frame...lots on pulling the hinge pins and replacing the door. If you reread my post I mentioned 'Door AND frame"...I DID a google search.
Anyways...to the ones with the constructive help...Thanks so much for your replies ... I hadn't realized that the door and frame that you buy comes with the instructions. Warmest regards....Jim
From google:
Can't imagine what you searched for.
I thought I would give this hint for anyone trying to reverse an inside door. I had occasion to reverse one and called a smart carpenter. Instead of making a big deal job out of it, he carefully removed molding on one (or both) side(s) (can't remember if both sides had to be removed), cut the exposed nails with a sawzall, pulled out the door and frame, put it in the way I wanted it (reversed), put the moldings back.
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