One of the best methods of transforming a kitchen or gloomy family room is the installation of new Patio Doors in Columbus Ohio. An experienced DIYer with exceptional carpentry skills can perform the installation during the weekend.
Some of the materials needed for the installation include roofing paper, wood shims, drip edge flashing, nails and screws, silicone caulk, interior molding, and outside edge molding for the threshold. Other necessary tools which can be found around the house are level, hammer, drill with screwdriver bit, circular saw and flat pry bar.
Commence by buying a door that is suitable for the particular situation and climate. If the winters are severe, purchase a thermally insulated glass door. A low-e coating on the glass reduces the sapping away of heat, keeping the room warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Ensure that the door when closed, is tightly sealed and that its weather stripping is durable. If the door is to be kept open in the summer, ensure that the screen door also seals tightly.
Once the new patio door has been purchased, follow the steps below to install it.
First frame the opening. If it is a new construction, then it may already be in place. If the door is being cut into an existing wall, the necessary framing must be done. Temporarily support the ceiling with a beam and posts before commencing the task. In most cases, the siding, in which the new door will be put, must be cut. Use a circular saw to cut the siding and put the door in place to ensure that it fits. Then flash the opening. In case of a new construction, fasten the flashing and roofing paper to the framing and studs. After which, positioning and leveling of the door comes next. Position the door into the opening. Check all the four sides for plumb or level. Then tap in the shims and fasten. The shims should be gently tapped in every six inches. Do not drive in the shims very tightly else the jamb may bend. Now, the door can now be fastened and sealed in.
