I purchased an Anderson 400 series Single Panel in-swing door on craigslist. From what I gather, it was re-framed after some damage was done to the jambs from a break in attempt. Otherwise the Door looks like-new. I will be removing a window and installing this door in its place--they are basically the same width, and the top of the door will be lower than the existing window's top.
I've been doing some research to learn how to do this, but still have many questions.
I will remove the existing window, and then make sure the sill is level, I will frame down from the existing header for my rough opening.
after that:
1) Is it easiest to just remove the siding that is nearby? The door does not come with any brick molding or anything, and I was just going to buy some flat Plastic molding for the outside. I was thinking I could install the door, add the molding, then add the j channel and cut the removed siding to fit.
2) How to I add house wrap? Do I just staple it under the existing siding and wrap it around to the inside of the rough opening and staple again on the inside?
3) After the house wrap, what is the proper way to flash the rough opening? I do not have a break to bend metal flashing. I've watched a couple of videos where they use the self adhesive flashing, working from the bottom sill, up the sides, and then the top. Will this work OK?
4) After installing the door (there is no nailing flange, but there are specific places to screw through the frame). Do I use the same flashing material to go from the outside door jamb covering the gap, and then cover with trim and caulk?
I know this is a lot and I apologize, I have a general idea of how to do it, but the exact methods i'm not comfortable on yet. Any help with any of my questions will help. Here is a picture of the outside area where the window currently waits to be removed.
I've been doing some research to learn how to do this, but still have many questions.
I will remove the existing window, and then make sure the sill is level, I will frame down from the existing header for my rough opening.
after that:
1) Is it easiest to just remove the siding that is nearby? The door does not come with any brick molding or anything, and I was just going to buy some flat Plastic molding for the outside. I was thinking I could install the door, add the molding, then add the j channel and cut the removed siding to fit.
2) How to I add house wrap? Do I just staple it under the existing siding and wrap it around to the inside of the rough opening and staple again on the inside?
3) After the house wrap, what is the proper way to flash the rough opening? I do not have a break to bend metal flashing. I've watched a couple of videos where they use the self adhesive flashing, working from the bottom sill, up the sides, and then the top. Will this work OK?
4) After installing the door (there is no nailing flange, but there are specific places to screw through the frame). Do I use the same flashing material to go from the outside door jamb covering the gap, and then cover with trim and caulk?
I know this is a lot and I apologize, I have a general idea of how to do it, but the exact methods i'm not comfortable on yet. Any help with any of my questions will help. Here is a picture of the outside area where the window currently waits to be removed.
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