How To Install A Front Door With Two Sidelights

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It took 6 months for this door to arrive. Talk about a delay!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome!

[@ZyWolf18]

Such an underrated KZbin channel! I’m 16 going into a construction trade and love watching these I just watched another one of ur videos I’m new here and i already had to subscribe! Amazing tutorial

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I appreciate you subscribing! The channel is growing at a nice rate. I think you will enjoy my channel for years to come!

[@ZyWolf18]

@Scott-th5nd I appreciate man I’m actually 18 now! But yea definitely a lot of people now don’t wanna work or anything but I really appreciate this comment 😁

[@joeyeates7413]

Great video! Love how your dad was helping you too since I'm probably his age.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Hey Joe! I am thankful to have a father that taught me the ropes of carpentry. Thanks for watching!

[@zarrahkat8954]

Gerald - your son makes you work on Father's Day -- I would charge him triple time!! ;-) I worked for my dad from 13 yrs to 32 yrs old when he sold the company. He was fair but expected me to do more than most so I gave extra effort/time and it payed off. Love the videos - keep it up!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

He charge me three times the amount for sure LOL. That’s great that you got to spend time with your father and run a business. It is a great setup! I’m glad you like the videos. I will keep them coming!

[@Ezekiels1]

Masonite or MMI with Pembrook glass is exactly what we plan to put on our house. I’m glad this video was made so I can show my wife what it will look like.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Excellent! Yes you cannot go wrong with either brand in my opinion. I bought this door a year ago and has been fine so far. Thanks for watching!

[@FEARMENOT1975]

In a situation like that , witgout brick mold, I'll grab 4 drops out if the bin, and tack 2 diagonally across the corner to the sheathing and 2 down near the bottom of the opening to be sure and keep door flush with the sheathing while shimming and pinning it.

[@TheSeriesofTubes]

so much easier

[@AngelRivera-uv3zw]

You're a beast my brother. Well done and congratulations on your success.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks! I appreciate your support. Good luck with your project!

[@garrettlees]

Calls his pops Gerald. Classic

[@mrmrwilem4789]

Gotta replace mine, thanks for sharing Josh.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Oh perfect. You are welcome!

[@T.E.P.]

I THOR smash that button ... great video and proper work. good to see another vid ... been away for work and now catching up on vids.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks a lot for smashing the like button! I understand you are busy. I know your pain! Stay tuned!

[@ans1020]

Thanks Josh!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You are welcome Anthony!

[@GGallion7]

Great presentation, thank you.

[@kimberlydean5593]

I LOVE THIS!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks you! I’m glad you are enjoying my content!

[@mimileo4088]

Really appreciate your video and the way you explain the steps! I think you should keep the camera rolling so the viewers get to see the final product! You can name the entire videos by Project, and edit them to shorter videos for viewers who just want to see the how to. This way, you also increase the number of your videos to generate more revenue.

[@retailbyhales375]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@CooterOnDaMind]

Sidelights already attached! Shot that's a luxury

[@210GrainsOfJustice]

Yeah I postponed all my projects due to lumber prices 🤷‍♂️, great video!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I don’t blame you. Prices are up 100% even since I framed this house! It’s insane. I hope the prices come down for us!

[@PastorBillwillard2147]

Hey Josh I have 2 Sidelights and a Transom that are at this point filled in by Wood. I want to replace the Door and put glass in for the sidelights and Transome

[@garrettlees]

Thanks for the vid, very helpful. Quick question, Do you recommend peel-stick tape where the housewrap ends at the jamb?

[@upsfeeder88]

Thanks Josh for posting. Replacing my twin front doors with a single pre-hung with side lights. Opening is 68 5/8" x 83" and I believe with the 36" x 80" I need 63 1/4"x 83" for the opening, so there has to be some framing I guess. Since there is brick on top and sides, top actually has a 3x8" steel cross plate. Just hoping we don't run into any problems.

[@GiraffeChaser]

How did it go!?

[@jjrock5]

Excellent video.

[@2krazy2handle]

Thanks man. Made that look easy

[@rodolfoaviles7086]

Thanks for the video Do you have any other video showing how to install the frame / header in case you are changing the size of the door which requires make the opening bigger? I purchased a very similar door and I want to install it, but I do not want to open the drywall around until I know for sure what materials / considerations I need to know before doing this. Thanks

[@bucky5063]

Great video, using my Dad for this job too lol

[@Ride_Lift_Range]

Are those brad nails or framing nails?

[@joecang3410]

Great video! Any issues issues or concerns installing door with the flush deck? Thanks

[@darrensayer5116]

Never caulk nail or screw holes as caulk shrinks and you will see holes after painting... use silocone under the threshold, not liquid nails.... If you do not have a good over hang above the door, set the door in a pan first... Do not shim the jambs from one side as this can twist the jambs, shim equally from both sides...

[@sevenmalards]

That’s the difference between an installer and a carpenter, which this guy clearly is not

[@TheSeriesofTubes]

this guy hangs doors 👆

[@nathanetech]

Great video, thanks! How do you keep the sides and top waterproof and insect proof? Caulking around the outside of the brick mold?

[@marlasaso6813]

Friend, I have a question, how much does it cost to install a door like that please? Thank you, good video, I appreciate your response,

[@joecox9958]

thanks! nice! but could you give the door link?

[@jamescollins8148]

Hi Josh! Great video! I have an entry door similar to the one in the video! There is no brick mold! I want to install a storm door, is it possible to add brick mold? Or is the original not designed for the storm? Thank You!

[@just_inholmes8481]

Good day! How do I repair the striker plate jam on a door like this? Mine was attempted to be kicked in however, it held up. A chunk of wood was removed from the rear of the deadbolt striker plate and now I need to be able to repair/replace the jam, just not sure how and not interested in replacing the whole door if I don't need to. Thanks in advance!

[@eddnhaila8133]

Do you need any type of insulation and membrane around the door frame for weather protection?

[@hryhoriikukhar2065]

Yes, you can use foam for the insulation.

[@johnwilliams4806]

What about a half circle transom is the Installaion the same?

[@rkelley525]

I have same door but door rubs on jam. Is there any adjustments to get door to close right revil is not right.

[@saulmartinez6498]

Wel done.

[@sevenmalards]

What nails did you use into the brickmold?

[@triclopzz4339]

Great video, I have one question, my door that I ordered has the brick mold already installed, this is a replacement for existing door of same type. Do I remove the brick mold to shim like you did or shim from the inside? Thank You

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

You just keep the brick mold on and shim from the inside of the door. Hope that helps!

[@triclopzz4339]

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks for the answer, you just got a new sub!!

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@triclopzz4339 Thank you! I appreciate that

[@techishdidittv7428]

What was the rough opening? Or how do you calculate the rough opening size

[@sergiogutierrez4062]

Hello my friend. Can I install sucessfully a front door plus two sidelights with a width of 64" x 82 on a opening of 67" x 84"? Thanks.

[@stevenbarlow7948]

Should get yourself a battery powered caulk gun. Idk if Ridgid makes one but DeWalt does it works great.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

I have always wanted one. I will get one on the next house and build. Thanks for the comment!

[@TISINLI2]

No foam to seal the gaps?

[@Rick_James]

I doubt you’re replying to a 3 year old video. But how different is installation from your new build to replacing my current door and sidelight. Are the steps basically the same

[@vuleadventsite]

If I was you. I would put 2- 2x4 across the frame so you can free hands from outside. Then go inside put 4 blocks to hold the door in place. The adjust the Door without holding the door.

[@sevenmalards]

I ordered a therma tru door with brickmold pre installed and it came not installed.

[@eualiolozano6630]

How much cost to install a sliding door, average???

[@MrTheBurkes]

Is it any more difficult to install a storm door on doors like this with the sidelights?

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

It is not. It is practically the exact same process. Good question! Thanks for watching!

[@MrTheBurkes]

@@TheExcellentLaborer I'm installing a storm door on the same setup, so good to know! Thank you and keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

@@MrTheBurkes You are welcome! Good luck with your install!

[@electric7965]

Can you put a master craft door and side lite in with a Jed well transome window???

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Contact those manufactures and ask. I have no idea.

[@Tiny5oh8]

Subfloor adhesive is not a sealant bud

[@munnymanjake]

Its mostly glue so it does work pretty much the same especially with the liquid nail too

[@ZaysTitan]

Home depot quoted $13k to do this for me.

[@citizenblue]

Where do you live? I'll come do it for $9,999

[@beatrizt953]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks!

[@jeanetteblake4561]

You did an excellent except for calling your dad by his first name. Just call him dad.

[@XHuntinatorX]

Are men still doing carpentry? Every advertisement I see now it’s whoa-mans doing the work lol. Can they? Sure, if they are trained but please, let’s be realistic.

[@Tdub66]

Nice video but calling your dad by his name doesn’t sit right with me. My grown adult children would never.

[@TheExcellentLaborer]

Thanks for watching! He wants me to call him Gerald or Dad. Sorry if you find it odd. Stay tuned!

[@bobhmail7161]

Step 1 removal. Hmm, I wonder how that’s done? Step 2 dry fit, that’s not how you dry fit a door Sooo much left out in these instructions…..