How to Replace Exterior Door Threshold

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Buy an exterior door threshold here- amzn.to/45btbGs (affiliate link) Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

[@ronhanish]

Screen door too,help keep water out

[@ericlamandia4702]

Great video. Right to it. Explained everything very well. No music, no yelling, just the job. Perfect.

[@snowballleeblue8497]

..and! No music competing with his voice! Love it.

[@ladyd6877]

Thank you. Your content is a blessing for the ladies without a father, a brother, or a husband. God bless you.

[@laruesiens8090]

Coming from a senior single female, your just the site I need. Thank you!!

[@srg3798]

And the best part.... no unnecessary bullshit music.

[@practice4617]

💯👍

[@-Kreger-]

Man I’m glad you kept the threshold centered. Hate when people don’t take that into consideration

[@madcatjo]

LOVE these "small job" videos! I'm not looking to replace a whole kitchen, but theres's always things that need fixing around the house. One thing extra that I would have done is hit the rotten door jambs with some wood hardener.

[@jeffweber8244]

I had to do that repair once. In place of the piece of wood underneath that always rots and gets eaten, I milled a matching piece of PVC lumber on my table saw.

[@JamesLeatherman]

Whoo hoo!! First new house project! I was really looking forward to this.

[@quartzofcourse]

Well I didn’t give my garage threshold a second thought with the wood trim around it rotting away from lack of gutters, but this video made me realize that my threshold was installed backwards! Thanks for the video showing me I have even more to fix now haha

[@madmodders]

Those C-clips come off if you adjust the screws too uneven. If you unscrew only one screw completely, the board can't go up, and so the clip bends and comes off. Ideally you want to turn all screws at the same time. :) And no bend like at 18:59.

[@brucehampton1545]

My shed door is a mess. Threshold and casing is separating and I have to stand on the threshold to shut the door so one of these days before winter I need to fix it. Not sure what came apart but threshold is definitely loose. Thank you for video. Very thorough and no distractive noises.

[@DiegoHernandez-ud5jc]

I dislike watching video after video finding one that covers all of my questions. Still I didn’t want to sit through a 22 minute one, glad I stayed. Very thorough!

[@billvojtech5686]

I would cut off the bottom 3-5" of the rotted door jam and replace it with either pressure treated wood or some kind of plastic trim, like Azek.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yeah you could totally do that but at that point I would rather just replace the door... which I will be doing, eventually.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I find that the dry rot that you were probing with your screwdriver tends to grow. If I wasn't going to replace the whole door...I would at least cut a lot of the rot away and put bondo on it. Bondo seems to encapsulate the rot pretty well. I also would buy a threshold that used pvc instead of wood. Wood always rots in a threshold..especially with closeness to the ground.

[@percyfaith11]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair fixing that rot with pvc or an epoxy is a whole lot cheaper and easier than replacing the door.

[@kellyvcraig]

Keep in mind, shrinking and expanding of plastics may surprise you.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@kellyvcraig the bondo works well in my experience. Saw it on This Old House a long time ago

[@billkeefe9524]

Very helpful. Thanks. Only thing that I'd say is that when you get to the point of cutting the piece, it would be really helpful to demonstrate how to do it the way most of us will have to do it, either with a hacksaw or sawsall. Most of us can't pull an evolution power saw out of the shed. Anyway, don't mean to be picky. Appreciate the help.

[@billarenz2719]

I like how meticulous you are in your repair/ replace videos are. Thanks for the great videos, please keep making them.!

[@jodirauth8847]

Great fix. Maybe in the future when you want to replace that door go to 36inch wide door. True its more work but that extra 4 inches makes a big upgrade for if you ever become injured and you need a walker or wheel chair.

[@pepegramirez9338]

Good video! I don't expect any Threshold replacement any time soon, but very informative as always!! thank you for sharing!

[@sooome9294]

Great explanation, I need to replace just the wood part for a client that runs the wheelchair over it, but I also noticed that water when it rains could enter into the house due to the falty woodpart. I even wonder if there are stronger thresholds for wheelchair beat up.

[@T.E.P..]

Yeah man!!! Thanks for all these vids for all these years ... 519k subs Thursday June 13, 2024. Ya BIG DAWG! It's been a blast to see the success

[@josepholayas474]

I am sure silicone caulk has a place to be used but I've not found one on a house. I worked in a research lab of a major door manufacturer and scientifically tested caulks and adhesives continuously. Silicone is a great adhesive but it has NO shear strength. Not something you want to revisit with a later repair. There are better products. Squiggly lines of construction caulk leave gaps. Take advantage and run a straight line at the exterior to help with water intrusion also get a continuous seal across that front. I also agree with replacing the bottom of those jams. 'while you're in there' Other than that, good video.

[@reallunacy]

I've got a replacement threshold sitting in my shed that I've been procrastinating on installing. I guess this is my reason to get to work.

[@1958PI]

I do not recommend using silicone outdoors because UV light will quickly destroy it. Use acrylic instead, which can be painted over and is therefore better protected

[@kellyinfanger9192]

Silicone is considered UV resistant. Plus, he has a high moisture situation here, which makes silicone the preferred choice. Sorry, you missed the target completely on that one.

[@wesdavies2455]

Nice quick vid, only thing we do slightly dif, is when we lay a bead of seal under the threshold, we seal up the sides and across the inside, so if any moisture drives under it can’t get in and can always work back out away from the inside of the property …👍🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@christiemay4444]

Perfect timing! Something I need to do on both my front and back doors. Thank you!

[@T.E.P.]

518k subs June 8, 2024!!!! Don’t forget about us little guys that were here when you were at 35k which is STILL impressive Thanks for the years of vids

[@rickschweizer935]

Nicely done🙂 Your videos have enabled me to understand and repair several itmes around our house. Thank you!

[@BrianBarbera-o9k]

So I see you start your first repair project on your new home. Good job, Fixer.

[@carltennant9251]

Thanks

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank YOU!

[@AlexeiTetenov]

11:38 No sill gasket to separate the wood from the concrete?!

[@PegAMurphy]

great video Matt as always I'm looking forward to all the new house tweeks 💕👍

[@fdort3971]

@TheFixerHomeRepair thank you! Finally what I needed to see. Well explained. Btw...there's a product you can paint on wood to harden it up. I've not used it yet but I saw it on another channel.

[@percyfaith11]

Thanks for showing the process. Very helpful and informative. I'm curious as to why you did not repair the rotted wood on either side of the door before putting the threshold in.

[@67daltonknox]

I would treat the rot in the door frame. My favorite is 50:50 acetone and epoxy resin. This soaks into rot to a good depth, kills mold and termites and after the acetone evaporates, the epoxy cures and makes the wood hard.

[@srg3798]

GREAT VIDEO! Perfect explanation. Perfect videography. Excellent commentary. AND you even wear your hat the right way.

[@nhrider88]

Another great project. I would have left the burn mark. Makes it unique and gives it character. Look forward to more "new home" content.

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

Replace the threshold and the door sweep to make the bottom of the door air tight and relatively water proof.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Good job for saving a buck! Just want to give you a tip, when using tapcons, more times than not they will snap off or strip out when you use an impact to install them, so to save you much grief, after you prepare the anchor point with a hammer drill through the concrete, use a standard drill to send them home. Glad it worked out for you though, ( no re-do's!)

[@donnadoolittle1712]

You're a wonderful teacher, Thank You

[@larnold7614]

Mack sent me. He is right, your channel is good!

[@2mustange]

That was great info. If you ever replace the door i would go ahead and add a slopped sill pan under the threshold so water always wicks out.

[@ninabooker2904]

Matt has the construction skills and Mrs. Fixer has mad awesome closeup camera skills. 👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@Bohnzye]

Great how to video, Straight on, No nonsense . Thank you!

[@Mr5875874]

Glad I saw this video. I have a door to replace threshold and had no idea how to do it. Thanks

[@caritamccoy3823]

Thank you I got the right parts and tools but was a little confused on how to gett the old one out

[@chintasrvvegankitchen7761]

Thank you, do you have a video on the entrance to a home threshold? My 1950's home needs one desperately. Thank you!

[@hugocalvo8287]

you are awesome. I will watch all your videos. I have already saw 2 and subscribed right away. Very valuable info, you provide links, and teach extremely well.

[@ca6177]

Nice work! Glad you're tackling small projects to begin with in your new home!

[@ryanomac27]

First project in the new house? Great to see Matt!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes! 😁👍

[@wendydix5534]

❤

[@mattym8]

Great channel! Like a longer This Old House segment.

[@pistool1]

Nice work and execution! Old doorways, warped walls, ceilings and curved floors can be a pain when renovating :-)

[@WizzardofOdds]

If I had found the rot at the bottom of the door frame I would have attended to it as well as it is likely to be the next point of entry. To those that may not have the fancy Evolution saw, you can cut this style threshold with either a mitre saw or a table saw with a sled. Aluminum can be easily cut on table and mitre saws. Certain silicone can be painted. DAP window and door can be painted.

[@laff000]

What timing. Im planning on doing this exact repair sometime on the coming week.

[@memoandrade3221]

Gran video. Gracias por la enseñanza. Como instalador cuánto podria cobrar por hacer ese trabajo? Bendiciones a ti.

[@lindaroyal8161]

Woo hoo - 1st new house fix! Look forward to all the rest to come

[@aletheakelly1010]

Looking forward to weather stripping replace video. Probably "too easy" but I need to do it and I'm afraid I'll ruin things. Help!

[@PhyllisFicarrotta-yg1om]

What about dismantling the wood from the metal after cutting it to size, treating the wood with two coats of Tung oil, allowing it to cure, reassemble and then installing it. This would give the wood some waterproofing and maybe allow the threshold to last longer. Just a thought. Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@DavidGomez-v7b]

Should i put some countroucion? Glue on my wood frame beside nails to make it stronger ?

[@seanysean6183]

Great vid, I have two thresholds that are exactly the same as you just fixed. This helps out a ton.

[@mayradiaz2219]

Excelente tus videos aunq no les entiendo me encantan ver y sacar ides ❤saludos desde veracruz México

[@paulbrown7775]

Thanks. I have been avoiding this chore because I didn't know what to expect when I remove the old threshold. Is there any sort of protective cap for the wood? I expect feet will wear it down.

[@honkbeforeitstoolate587]

Your hammer drill works so much faster than my same size dewalt hammer drill... mines fine for mortar between bricks, but doing the brick itself or slabs is absurdly slow. Tried multiple bit brands including Milwaukee, same slow speed. Makes me wonder if its even hammering.. I don't feel any hammering when flicking hammer mode on/off.

[@belowdelancey1025]

Man the timing of this video. Huge thanks man!

[@ChuckP25.]

Dude - Great video. Thanks. Thumbs up from Iowa. Maybe paint the wood bottom of the threshold? Who knows. Peace

[@compulsiveinvestor]

This is a great video!. I'm always looking for ways to cut costs on my properties.

[@5Iron]

I did one of these a little while ago that was for living space, not garage, so unfortunately there was a hardwood floor butting up against the room side of the threshold. So there was no backing out or sliding in as done here.

[@philshock3805]

You can also cut that aluminum threshold with a wood working miter saw. Blades designed for wood have no problem cutting aluminum. Personally, I would have addressed the dry rot on the jambs but you can (and did), do want you want. 😃

[@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf]

Cant wait to see how your forever home takes shape! Great start with the door tho dude!

[@boblasseter8617]

Great vid forDIYer's. I would have replaced jamb legs at same time...easier to get out. I cut mine at the bottom of lower mortise and match height on opposite side, shim out to plumb, glue in and your done! (plunge cut behind casing and re-caulk, I also use DAP clear 35yr, it's paintable.

[@ripsonlaik]

Video I’ve been waiting for!! Thank you..great video!

[@jsaysyay]

bonus info with the blooper reel? nice (also woo to first fixing thing video in the new house!)

[@larnold7614]

All that rotten wood that you left behind - would the liquid stuff that is suppose to stop wood from continuing to rot - would that help?

[@NoctemNemo]

I like your content, thank you for it and I hope you are happy with your new house and will delight us with many new videos, thank you.

[@evelyn_r]

loL "A little sandpapering.... a LOT of sandpapering" 🤣 hope you sealed it afterwards LOL thanks for another both educational and entertaining video~! ❤❤❤

[@chasnetzow4401]

Loved watching this. Pretty much just the way I would do it!

[@juliebee61]

do you ever use a wood hardener on rotted wood? I have used it with decent results.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Honestly I haven’t tried it… but I might!

[@susanwrigley3094]

Couldn’t you have got a 32 inch threshold? I believe my door is that size too and am going to replace. Thx for video! Looks like fun! I’m sick like that. Can’t wait..😜

[@katsthoughts8171]

I like the style of video. Thank you.

[@dockeydidit]

How is this process different when on sub-floor instead of concrete slab? We need to replace ours because of slight damage but mainly because it's extremely tall and difficult to get a wheel chair over.

[@rrpp1425]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@DavidGomez-v7b]

I jad a comment on the sweep video , now this will help me totally cause im doing it to d garage door entrance i also dod some repair on the door & frame you are totally a top dog on this exelent detail ,explaining ,i thank u ibeen holding on d project for 2 or 3 months cause ibeen working around d house i had took part of d frame out & pre set with new wood ,now im ready to sand d partly good frame ,and then paint d frame and repair door at same time ,then keep your video to buy ? Installed the sweep&tresh hold with your help will help a lot,also on buyng trsh hold & sweep im 78 so i my son will help re installing the door & tresh hold,sweep , you are d great est? I love your video ,can you make 1 pn repairs on the frame llem? Opening for water damage

[@rodgerlogan]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@Sapnek]

Yey!!!!!!! New project... looking forward to all your videos to redo the whole house!!!!!!!!!

[@pdan3676]

You can cut aluminum with a standard mitter saw or any circular saw.

[@MomJagger15]

Great video. Do you need to fix garbage disposer i😊 new place?

[@marciareagan2718]

We have an old house with a wood threshold. It’s really in bad shape but we want an antique door so we keep putting it off waiting to change the door. Wish we could just go buy something. Hehe.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

But I’m sure it will be worth the wait!

[@Palmboom313]

First project on your new house 🎉😊

[@tammywood3684]

To me it doesn't make sense to just replace a thrush hold,not when there's rotten frame and jam like that. It also appears you have carpenter ants 🐜 in your frame; wood shouldn't touch ground of any kind either, always place a water/moisture barrier down 1st. Do It right the 1st time, that's how you save some money long haul.

[@williamwales6619]

Idiot proof instructions. Love it. Keep up the good work. Oh by the way noted the (hushed) conversation with the boss. Always good to get the seal of approval. Happy wife happy life.🙂

[@JackSmith-jj3bi]

When removing the old threshold, I make two cuts a foot apart. That way if they were super sealed at initial install, they enter one foot section can be removed first. The the outside sections can be eased out without any damage to door frames.

[@ChaiLatte13]

I didn't even know you could buy a door threshold like that! Thank you for these videos. Edit: I had a snake get in under a rotting door threshold, so it can be much worse than mice. lol

[@SeeItLikeItSub2It]

Yes, Lowes has them in the Hardware section.

[@Kaufeetimevideo]

The snake was after the mice!

[@c50ge]

Cuttin aluminum, plastic, and wood I use my circular saw with a 60 tooth carbide blade. Wear a full face shield or expect a little shrapnel. Your videos are exceptionally explanatory! Anyone should be able and confident to fix their problems after watching your videos. Thank you.

[@epswatman]

I dunno, mice will cause more damage than a snake! But yes, i agree...nice to see that all-in-one threshold like that.

[@ChaiLatte13]

@@epswatman Ha! Very true. Snakes freak me out more.

[@redheadedgypsy1939]

EZ fix for me, this video came right in time THANK YOU!

[@SSquared60]

Suggestions for a threshold with an alarm sensor in it. What do I need to do differently?

[@williamhale6794]

Why not fix the rot while you have it out. And should you waterproof the new threshold before putting in?

[@mettamorph4523]

Man I learned a lot here. I'm gonna hire someone to do my repair.

[@RafaelSwit]

I find Bondo to be a great quick and affordable fix for small sections of rotted out wood.

[@ricecowboy]

They have paintable silicone. Good video.

[@Steveo0889]

How would you put the new one in if you had tile back of the Threshold?

[@angieroot5781]

Thank you for a very detailed tutorial!!

[@JeffpRRR666]

Thank you for this, I have a much smaller Threshold then you but you did answer my question regarding my new door sweep by confirming the good idea to cut/trim from both ends to center the screws!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Happy to help. Good luck with your threshold!

[@MartyMasterjohn]

Is there a reason why you didn’t put some sort of vapor barrier between the threshold and the concrete to prevent rotting of the new threshold?

[@MartyMasterjohn]

Sorry… just watch the section where you explained why 🤐

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

haha all good! Thanks for watching!