Step 3: Remove the Old Threshold Photo by Reena Bammiįit a wood-cutting blade, at least as long as the old threshold is deep, into a reciprocating saw. Place rubber mats on the porch, as Tom did, or invest in a good pair of knee pads. Tip: You'll spend a lot of time kneeling on the outside of the house. Remove the storm door and any weatherstripping attached to the threshold. It should be an inch or two longer than the distance between the door casing's outside edges so you can trim it for an exact fit later on. Measure the length, width, and thickness of the old threshold, and have a replacement with a similar profile on hand. Step 2: Prep With Replacement at the Ready Photo by Reena Bammi
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How to Replace a Door Threshold in 9 Steps Step 1: Know the Parts That Make Up the Exterior Door ThresholdĬlick ''enlarge this image'' to view illustration labels. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to install a door threshold. A rotten subsill, punky joist ends, or a termite-riddled rim joist can stretch this two-hour job into a full day's labor. It's best to start replacement work early in the day, so there's time to fix any problems that come to light after the old threshold is out.
Without regular attention-an occasional lick of paint and some caulking-sooner or later that wood's a goner, and the underlying framework isn't far behind. That stomped-on, scuffed-up, taken-for-granted plank bakes in the sun, gets soaked by the rain, and endures the grit from every shoe that tromps in or out of the house.
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