How to Replace Exterior Door Threshold

In this video, I replace my garage exterior door threshold. I just moved into this house and this was something that had been bothering me since we did our first house inspection. In my last house, during every remodel that I completed, I made sure that it was sealed up tight so that no drafts or unwanted rodents could make their way inside. On one side of the threshold, you can tell that mice had made their way into the garage and I wanted to make sure that they didn't make their way into the house. For the first project of the house, it went smoothly and quickly. That’s not always the case but I am glad to have not found any surprises… yet!
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[@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

[@-Kreger-]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@laruesiens8090]

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

[@pepegramirez9338]

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

[@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.

[@christiemay4444]

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

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

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

[@evelyn_r]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@PegAMurphy]

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

[@billarenz2719]

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

[@user-pm2ki1zt4z]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@RafaelSwit]

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

[@seanysean6183]

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

[@ninabooker2904]

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

[@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.

[@mayradiaz2219]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!)

[@compulsiveinvestor]

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

[@J4Julz]

Always helpful, especially when I have unsightly rotten thresholds on my garage. Thanks! Oh and yeah, glad you fixed that burn spot. Whew. Refinish w spar urethane. 😊

[@rickschweizer935]

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

[@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.

[@ryanomac27]

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

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Yes! 😁👍

[@wendydix5534]

❤

[@pistool1]

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

[@ca6177]

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

[@johnhensley7027]

For security's sake, consider a garage entry door without windows near the door knob and locks. Too easy for burglars to smash the glass and reach in to release the locks.

[@user-wy2fi8ze4c]

Thank you ❤❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

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

[@jamesm.specht3504]

You hosed whoever is going to try to replace this in the future by putting the construction adhesive in the tapcon holes. Some genius did this on my front porch. I could not get the screws out to replace the wood piece. It was a pain to cut them off and get them out. Then, I had to patch the holes. You should have fixed the jamb at the same time.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

It will be me replacing it... when the jamb is ready. I'm not worried about it. 😀👍

[@monkeyballs262]

Recommend a storm door to keep that area dry.

[@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.

[@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!

[@mettamorph4523]

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

[@mattym8]

Great channel! Like a longer This Old House segment.

[@redheadedgypsy1939]

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

[@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.

[@ripsonlaik]

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

[@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.

[@jsaysyay]

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

[@belowdelancey1025]

Man the timing of this video. Huge thanks man!

[@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!

[@rrpp1425]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@Sapnek]

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

[@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf]

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

[@chintasrvvegankitchen7761]

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

[@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.🙂

[@BJ-qr2bj]

I would add an awning to keep water away from the door.

[@tomt9543]

A standard miter saw will cut that with no problems! The aluminum cuts just like wood, and doesn’t harm the blade at all!

[@crochetrodeo]

Thanks! I needed all steps!

[@AlexeiTetenov]

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

[@kayBTR]

Excellent video!

[@wolverine48126]

Perfect vid! Exactly what I needed to see

[@machineman6498]

Thank you for making this

[@nothankyou5524]

Very nicely done!!

[@dtm8073]

Awesome video, thank you!

[@MrRyanlipp1980]

Thx

[@tracygraham4929]

Thank you

[@MrBasscase5174]

Put up a storm door to prevent the interior door from rotting .

[@HumbeTX]

great video, thanks

[@mrclaus859]

Another good one. Thanks for posting

[@marx769]

Thank you sir! 🫡

[@robertvandyke9781]

great vids bro you are easy to follow

[@pedaphelps]

just the video i needed. Thank you so much

[@HBSuccess]

Big mistake not replacing the bottom 6-8” of your door jambs. Once they’re rotting they are toast. We mill pressure treated pieces and scarf them in, but now you can buy replacement kits too.

[@markusheitmann]

And so it begins ❤️

[@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.

[@garyfrench6350]

Great video

[@mrcryptozoic817]

Lexel or Quad for me. Silicone is sooo 1970s. And it doesn't stick and flex. It sticks at first, but later on it breaks free.

[@evandthayer]

Efflorescence is a nightmare! It happens when a brick or masonry wall is put up without proper drainage and / or at too low of a temperature to bind the water into the portland grout matrix. The water tries to find a way out and comes through the center of the brick to the face and leaves any salt and minerals behind during its travels. The white haze is evidence of those deposits but cannot be cleaned because they are all the way through the material. Not fun!

[@leslietinyhousebuilderwann3851]

Thanks

[@williampaul8556]

Nice job. Nice video.

[@avivat3010]

Great video again!!

[@mikeknoll1130]

Perfect.

[@wayneswonderarium]

Carbide tipped circ/table saw blades will take out aluminum fine, too!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

👍

[@fintan3563]

And so it begins! Yea-a! 👍👍👍

[@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.

[@bugtusslealien3931]

The aluminum threshold looked great. I would have cut out a new piece of PT wood and replaced that rotted one. Then, buy a new weather strip. Originally that door was probably $60. Cheaper.

[@weekendwarrior3420]

Looks like that asphalt, being too high, causes water to collect and go under the sill. Your new sill will rot in a couple of years. You need to cut some channel in the asphalt to let the water drain away.

[@paulmonk7820]

Disappointed you didn't replace the rotted wood before installing the new threshold. 😢

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome vdeo

[@MomJagger15]

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

[@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.

[@jazzdad52]

Great video! Several times you mentioned “metal” cutting blade. You might want to specify which metal. You can cut aluminum with wood cutting tools, steel requires “metal” cutting blades. For steel, teeth are very fine, compared with wood. The coarseness of the teeth should be determined by the thickness of the material, for steel, much finer than for wood and aluminum.

[@bishopp14]

Yup, I came here to say this!

[@Storylines2023]

You can use any saw to cut that threshold.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Chainsaw?