nail flange on new patio door

12-28-2012, 01:25 PM	#1
lunablue Newbie   Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1	nail flange on new patio door Is is ok to cut the nail flange off the new replacement sliding glass patio door?

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12-28-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
mae-ling Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,986	nail flange on new patio door Not usually, it's how it fastens to the wall. How do you plan on attaching it?

12-28-2012, 02:54 PM	#3
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,313	nail flange on new patio door What type siding do you have? In most cases what's what holds it in place, keeps air and water out, once you apply the sealing tape over it.

12-28-2012, 08:12 PM	#4
woodworkbykirk journeyman carpenter     Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: nova scotia canada Posts: 2,164	nail flange on new patio door yes you can cut off the nailing flange. but ONLY if the door has hurricane straps and if you use shims and screws to fasten it to the framing the only thing is its not as easy to seal the door to prevent leaks.. you can create a flashing flange using this product http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Weather...htflashvf.html

12-28-2012, 09:41 PM	#5
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	nail flange on new patio door Yes. If you are doing it via pocket/insert replacement and not pulling off the siding, brick, etc, you can put it in as pocket style door. Pay special attention to the flashing and moisture management detailing as mentioned above. Can you post up a picture? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-28-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,786	nail flange on new patio door I agree, if you absolutely need too... score both sides of the flange with a utility knife and bend it back-and-forth a few times. As posted already------------------ before you cut it off----------- a picture of the application would help. How to attach a photo to a post Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

12-29-2012, 04:13 PM	#7
HomeSealed Windows & Remodeling     Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee,WI Posts: 1,185	nail flange on new patio door +1 to WoW's post. In fact, many doors don't even come with a flange. Be aware however, that this can make the flashing (aka: weatherproofing) of the unit a little bit more complicated and less DIY friendly, as custom bent metal is usually required. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.