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YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY: TOOLS REQUIRED:
Ř Composite/impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)
Ř #8 x 3" corrosion resistant woodscrews
Ř 16d galvanized finish nails or exterior grade
finish screws
Ř Pella foil backed butyl window and door flashing
tape or equivalent
Ř Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer
(17 to 21 ft.)
Ř Great Stuff™ Window and Door Insulating Foam
Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company or
equivalent low pressure polyurethane window
and door foam - DO NOT use high pressure or
latex foams.
Ř High quality exterior grade polyurethane sealant
(2 to 3 tubes per door)
Ř Pella aluminum sill support or 2 x 4 wood blocking
Ř Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.)
Ř Aluminum head flashing
Ř Installation Clips (Optional)
Ř Tape measure
Ř Level
Ř Square
Ř Drill with 1/8" and 3/16" drill bits
Ř Stapler
Ř Scissors or utility knife
Ř #2 & #3 Phillips screwdrivers
Ř Hammer
Ř Caulking gun
Ř Putty knife
SEALANT
SEALANT
A. Confirm the opening is plumb and level.
Note: It is critical the bottom is level.
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ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION
B. Determine the finished floor height. If the
finished floor height will be more than 1"
higher than the surface the door will be set
on, add a filler board under the sill. The top
of the filler board should be within 1" of the
finished floor height.
C. Confirm the door will fit in the opening.
Measure all four sides of the opening to
make sure it is 3/4" larger than the door in
width and 1/2" larger in height. Measure the
opening width in several places to ensure
the studs are not bowed.
Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood
blocking (studs) is required around the
perimeter of the opening. Check the
wall for plumb and the opening for
square by checking opening diagonal
measurements. Fix any problems with the
rough opening before proceeding.
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Interior
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Interior
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