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How to hang an exterior sliding glass door.
Install shims around the edges and top of the door frame.
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.
Apply flashing to the door frame.
If you don t feel comfortable with the brief description above contact a contractor to install the door safely and securely.
Here are the steps to install a sliding glass door by yourself.
Turning this screw raises or lowers the roller.
Space them approximately every 12 inches.
Flashing will also prevent water from entering around the edges.
If the door becomes even harder to open turn the screw in the opposite direction.
Step 1 measure and pick the right sliding door.
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.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Install sliding glass doors to gain easy access from the kitchen to the backyard.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
If you are installing a swing style door use additional shims to support the strike plate area of the door frame.
How to install sliding glass door.
Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.
Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area.
Remove any casing trim and measure the rough size of the opening not the door from inside the home to get accurate measurements.
Give the screw a clockwise turn and test to see whether the door slides easier.