I just finished installing a Pella door for my son-in-law that he bought at
Lowe's in NC. It's not rocket science. 99% common sense. Read the
instructions thoroughly before doing and it's best to have someone helping
you. The first door is going to take several hours, the others less
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I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two
back doors and one front door.
I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going
to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something
a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic
hand tools.
Thanks Margo

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:26:36 GMT, wrote:

I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two
back doors and one front door.
I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going
to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something
a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic
hand tools.
Thanks Margo

I installed two "Forever" storm doors purchased from HD. It was
fairly easy to do. You'll need a screw driver, hack saw, awl, maybe
some caulk. It helps to have a friend to help position the door while
the other person fastens the frame. Take your time and follow the
instructions carefully.

wrote in message
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I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors.
Two
back doors and one front door.
I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm
going
to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this
something
a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the
basic
hand tools.
Thanks Margo

One word of caution, and this depends on the door you buy. Some of
those wood core doors are now only 3/4" of an inch thick. If the ones
you purchase are like this, make sure you get the frame hinge screws in
straight, or you will find them coming out the back/front of door skin.
Seen this before.

The door is the right size but the side pieces are usually about 1 inch
longer. You have to measure the height at each side and cut that frame piece
to the exact size. Sounds complicated but it isn't. You'll see what I mean
when you open the package and hold the side pieces to the frame of the door.
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On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 19:31:07 GMT, Phisherman wrote:

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:26:36 GMT, wrote:

I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two
back doors and one front door.
I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going
to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something
a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic
hand tools.
Thanks Margo

I installed two "Forever" storm doors purchased from HD. It was
fairly easy to do. You'll need a screw driver, hack saw, awl, maybe
some caulk. It helps to have a friend to help position the door while
the other person fastens the frame. Take your time and follow the
instructions carefully.

Thanks to both of you. I have a hack saw, but I thought the doors were
the right size when you bought them, and I don't have a clue what a awl
is. I guess I can get one at the hardware store.

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 19:38:51 GMT, wrote:

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 19:31:07 GMT, Phisherman wrote:

On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:26:36 GMT, wrote:

I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two
back doors and one front door.
I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going
to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something
a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic
hand tools.
Thanks Margo

I installed two "Forever" storm doors purchased from HD. It was
fairly easy to do. You'll need a screw driver, hack saw, awl, maybe
some caulk. It helps to have a friend to help position the door while
the other person fastens the frame. Take your time and follow the
instructions carefully.

Thanks to both of you. I have a hack saw, but I thought the doors were
the right size when you bought them, and I don't have a clue what a awl
is. I guess I can get one at the hardware store.


Don't worry about the awl. You can use a nail and a small hammer to
make a dimple for a starting screw hole. Or, you may need a drill and
bit to make pilot holes.

Another word of caution - make sure your door frame is square and plumb.
Your storm door won't close and latch smoothly if it has any twist.

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wrote in message
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I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors.
Two
back doors and one front door.
I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm
going
to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this
something
a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the
basic
hand tools.
Thanks Margo

One word of caution, and this depends on the door you buy. Some of
those wood core doors are now only 3/4" of an inch thick. If the ones
you purchase are like this, make sure you get the frame hinge screws in
straight, or you will find them coming out the back/front of door skin.
Seen this before.

Trent© wrote:




Good job, Margo. Ya got a good quality door.

And buying just one...for a starter...was a good idea.


Have a nice week...

Trent

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You're gay aren't you?

Trent© wrote:




Good job, Margo. Ya got a good quality door.

And buying just one...for a starter...was a good idea.


Have a nice week...

Trent

Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed!

You're gay aren't you?

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