Installing Sliding Glass Door On Concrete

Cutting rough opening in a cinder block wall.

Installing sliding glass door on concrete.

I have a question regarding the installation of the sliding door as i ve been told different things by different salesman. First carefully clean all debris from the rails to get a good fit. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to open up a wall for a large glass slider. Frame installation sliding glass doors preliminary to installation a open frame package and inspect all components against parts list for count and accuracy.

The door has the nailing fin attached thanks. Set the bottom in place on the track in the door frame and then press the top portion of the door in place too. I purchased a jeld wen premium atlantic vinyl 3800 sliding door 79 5 x 71 5. How to attach sliding closet doors to concrete.

Then have a friend help you lift the first section of the sliding door. Divide the difference by 2. C check buck opening width and height in at least three places. Stand the prehung door in the center of the door opening.

Line up the inside of the door threshold with the inside wall and center it in the frame with a tape measure. Choose a lockset or handle and install it according to the manufacturer s instructions. Remove the sliding door track from the door hardware kit. Install the sliding glass panels and handle.

Add trim or casing around the door as desired or caulk between the frame and the concrete block to complete the project. The result is the. The opening in the concrete block wall is 81 x 74 what should i use and how should i install the door including the and any flashing that is needed. Wedge shims between the jamb header and the frame header above to hold the door upright.

See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to thi. B measure the length of track and headers they should be the same length and equal to unit width.