How to Install a Fiberglass Entry Door

Learn how to install an insulated exterior door from home improvement expert, Ron Hazelton. This video includes details on removing the old door and installing flashing along with other tips.
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[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

You are so awesome with that door. I really appreciate the tutorial. This is one reason I really enjoy KZbin. Kudos to you and yours.

[@bl00d_farmer]

This guy has about 10% of the knowledge of a professional

[@glenfdoss]

Always use the storm door. No matter the door a storm door makes a difference. But Ron is the pro he knows.

[@AllenManor]

This is a good general video. Making a companion video where the floor is not level and the walls are not plumb and the door is not a perfect fit would be really helpful.

[@vera4799]

Yes, and since they hardly ever are, it would be a more realistic vedio.

[@akllls617]

@@vera4799 ive been looking for a video that shows how to deal with an unleveled floor and unplumbed sides

[@paidinfull5950]

The door should always be a perfect fit, there’s only a few standard door sizes, 33 1/2 x 81 3/4 (32) or 37 1/2 x 81 3/4 (36) there many more but those are most common. If the door isn’t the right size it’s because whoever measured it made a mistake. I install doors everyday, all types, I have for 7 years. They should always fit in your rough opening if you measure correctly.

[@AllenManor]

@@paidinfull5950 By "not a perfect fit" I was meaning in an older house that has settled where maybe the opening is not square or plumb. That along with slanted floors presents a real challenge for the inexperienced.

[@GreatDivideSven]

Always keep your priorities straight!

[@andrewm2786]

As soon as this guy sharpened the pry bar I knew I didn't want to finish this video

[@michaelott310]

I think it would be best to install the knob and deadbolt and make sure they work before nailing anything permanently. I got a little chuckle out of the full face shield and the sharpening of the chisel. By the way, he didn't mention how he trimmed the corners of the floor. The circular saw won't cut into a corner.. Perhaps he used the razor sharp chisel? LOL . Just having a little fun... Nice basic video.. Thanx for posting..

[@1catchbass]

Thanks for the video, I am feeling more comfortable about doing my own doors. Just one note on security. The deadbolt used should be a double throw for added security. When there is a window next to a deadbolt a double throw is recommended. The deadbolt you used is easier for a criminal to defeat.

[@safetime100]

Nice work, thanks for sharing, keep up the good work. Subscribed and liked.

[@Duckyou555]

I totally agree with not using a tool for purpose not attended if you can help it. I’m also not for altering a tool if not needed, like an expensive cold chisel. If you have the type hinge where the bottom of the pin has access I would find a cheap dime a dozen used nail file or grind the tip blunt snd use it to tap the pin up and out. However I do know you can’t on all hinges. But I have found the nail works just as well with y the blunt tip to tap the pin out as in this video. I’m sure their are 100’s of ways and one better than this. But to grind down your cold chisel seems a bit much.

[@benbrown4116]

video was helpful

[@Chrdiy]

great video... i would recommend screwing into the jamb instead of using nails

[@louishollandjr]

Vincent Dramis especially in storm hurricane areas a few down everything include kitchen sink.

[@WesHamstra]

Nails are better then screws. Nails have a stronger shear strength. Screws will snap off with hurricane winds.

[@christophercrawford2736]

Screws in the bottom to keep it from squeaking from tons of traffic.

[@cmsdrywall]

Yes either screw or just Fuck it i guess

[@isaacwolowik]

Very nice video. Thanks.

[@rafaelmedrano6738]

Great video

[@AB-qs7wi]

where did you find a door with a nailing flange iv looked all over and cant find one

[@ettamae05]

Thank You

[@really2345]

Sad to say, but you should replace that single cylinder deadbolt with a double cylinder deadbolt if you are going to use an entry door with so much glass. Thank you for the video.

[@mikemcg3921]

With so much glass what does it matter how many locks he puts on it 🤔

[@Duckyou555]

Why bother with any lock over the basic to keep an honest man honest, with all that glass makes a very easy entry. If some one wants in bad enough nothing is going to help. Only cause more collateral damage and expense to repair.

[@ImpalamansGarage]

If I was doing this job for someone else I guess I'd do my best to save the existing trim just as you did, but around my house I just rip everything out down to the studs and start over. It's just easier for me.

[@kathleenwalton3311]

The little girl was the best part

[@Nebuchadnezzar18]

Nice video

[@robertbutler8004]

You did not have to check the diagonal measurements providing the threshold is level the gap over the top of the door being the same at both sides of the door is the same this will tell you that the jambs are plumb

[@fr7699]

My house is made of wood it shrinks during the winter. I need a new state the the art home.

[@oldarkie3880]

But I want my storm door. It lets me have ventilation on spring/fall days. Do not use fiberglass , spray in foam only. Most door frames have a brick mold outside. (that is what he took off the old door). This install may make it difficult to have a storm door. I find much wrong with this.

[@PBS-nm1uu]

which door installation kit is the best one to buy?

[@michaelg.gartman1148]

Never ever install wood on the exterior of a home without putting at least one coat of primer on ALL sides BEFORE you install it.

[@ldx1793]

It'll still swell,been there done that.

[@garychambers5930]

Primary is a bonder so it will not keep water out

[@EnuffsEnuff318]

How would you make a concrete floor level to accept the threshold. I'm replacing a basement entry door and my opening is square except for the floor. I'm low by 1/4" on one end and just trying to figure out the best way to level it. The door exits out to a Bilco door arrangement so it's not directly affected by water/weather. But I do have a concern with moisture. Thanks.

[@marshalluniversity31]

sure you figured this out by now, but you can use a good adhesive on the bottom of the shins, or use concrete nails or tapcon screws for the shims to secure them to the concrete.

[@ozziesheppard17]

scribe a board to the floor, tap con that board to the floor with counter sunk tapcon screws then install your door on that.

[@cmsdrywall]

Got the winter / summer backwards Thing

[@rogelioaburto1403]

nice vedio.

[@nasser7314]

i just wanna ask you about the frame > can i make from fiberglass or not ?

[@LaughinLoneStar]

Fiberglass is too weak for framing.

[@rookieTL]

Your drip cap is not going to work.the eater is going wick back to the frame.you need a relief cut on the under side to stop that. That has been used for a very long time go look at old windows

[@johnpetrovich1025]

Cool

[@handymanpina25]

👍

[@wehatejeremy8837]

Good 0:00/9:57

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Sawing shims off with a Japanese hand saw..... and I thought I was bad about overkill. LOL

[@redscortgt93]

Honestly can’t watch this video. No way he cut jamb to jamb with the circular saw without the saw body hitting first. BUT it was magically done in the next frame.

[@Guardducks]

The transition piece gap at the 8:45 mark looks terrible.

[@zichragland8880]

Can you put a doggie door on a fiberglass door?

[@russellcyr4867]

I thought that was his grand daughter

[@davidfrost4944]

Gonna need a new blade for that sawzall. 2:37

[@bl00d_farmer]

Lol, when he is leveling the sill plate it is WAY off and he calls it "pretty good." Look at the bubble!

[@christophercrawford2736]

Chris Barber might just be the angle of the camera.

[@jimloughrey9084]

The problem with your video is that they are assuming everything is square and plumb. most homes are not so you teach us nothing.

[@nomadthreeonebravo8940]

Quite! Thank you for showing us how to install a door under near-perfect circumstances!

[@markfitzgerald484]

Jim is a lost cupcake. He's a snowflake that's melting. Trump 2020

[@mikemcg3921]

Pretty sure he used the shims to make it mate perfectly, but I'm reading comments and barely watching the video so who knows. ....

[@daveoverbey2032]

What good does it do to use a deadbolt with a finger lock inside? as such the glass is broken & the illegal entry is accessible! This type of door needs a doubled keyed deadbolt lock. Unless armed with a security alarm system, it's just to keep honest people honest.Adopt a big mean vicious dog' is also a good deterrent! L.O.L

[@Maghanashi]

Good luck breaking through a double glazed panel that small and getting in before being noticed by someone.

[@Pontiac2001GT]

Double keyed deadbolt... hope theres never a fire in your house and you can’t find the keys!

[@chrisworster4878]

@@Pontiac2001GT on rental properties, you cant have deadbolts because it nedds to be like one click and youre out

[@marcelgaddis9319]

breaking the glass makes to much noise, wouldn't it be easier to just take a drill with a hole saw and cut a hole in the guys door without a windowed door across the street, door? then just reach in and unlock it, just as quick as breaking a window without the breaking glass sound. Just because a door has no window it isnt any safer just saying

[@stephanweaver1960]

Why a drip cap on a portico door

[@mikemcg3921]

Code requirements most likely

[@mrsamzero1]

Really Ron, did you really think no one would notice the circular saw making that threshold cut all the way to the king stud! I like your show, but you and I know that's BS. I feel for the dude that tries that cut with a circular saw. Shame on you.

[@mukskinkinakter6057]

A lot of one uppers in the comments.

[@simonbmr]

Tom Silva's put on a few pounds....