How To Replace A Steel Door Window

Do not nail the drip edge.

How to replace a steel door window.

For gaps wider than 3 16 in insert a foam backer and apply caulk over it. To do this insert the tip of the knife in the seam between the putty and the inner edge of the. Replacing metal framed doors and windows. Pull the inner frame away from the door window with one hand while holding the center of the glass with your free hand.

Hit the end of the punch with the hammer to remove the hinge pin. Once the frame is off the door carefully pull the glass out of the frame to prevent it from falling out and breaking. Cut a trim board to fit under the sill and screw it to the framing. Place a punch at the base of the lowest hinge pin on the door.

Repeat the process to remove each pin. Owners often mention thermal radiation through glazing as the reason for replacing windows whereas the major source of heat loss is air infiltration around casement edges. It s important to have all of your materials handy and take your time carefully handling the glass. Replacing a window pane in your door can be a dangerous task to take on all by yourself.

The hinge pin s base is the end that does not have a flat head. The base of the pin will be recessed and generally on the bottom of the hinge. Cut a piece of the drip edge to fit the width of the rough opening. Tilt the screwdriver at a 15 degree angle to access the screws that penetrate through the sides of the molding into the frame of the door.

2 insert the tip of a putty knife between the molding and. For these types of difficult jobs it s better to have an expert handle the window replacement. Most doors require an additional trim board under the sill to support its outer edge. Elimination of draughts should therefore be the first priority.

Cut the drip edge to fit the width of the rough opening and slide it underneath the siding at the top of the opening. To provide a moisture barrier apply building paper to the exposed areas of the walls and door frame.