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Removing exterior door without damage
I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago.
I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like to fix my mistake. I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the threshold? I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else creating the adhesion. Thanks for your help. |
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oups.com: I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago. I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like to fix my mistake. I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the threshold? I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else creating the adhesion. Thanks for your help. Is the molding going to pretty much cover the jambs? If so, why not just extend the jambs 1/2" with a strip of wood. Gotta be better than pulling the door, fixing one FU and creating 3 more. Hopefully you have a table saw. |
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"stupidgringo" wrote in message oups.com... I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago. I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like to fix my mistake. I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the threshold? I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else creating the adhesion. I'd fake it with some square stock on the edge of the jamb. Probably have to rip to fit. Maybe even cut the drywall back a tad to make room- not a problem as long as casing will cover it. aem sends.... aem sends.... |
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on 8/27/2007 12:25 AM aemeijers said the following:
"stupidgringo" wrote in message oups.com... I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago. I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like to fix my mistake. I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the threshold? I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else creating the adhesion. I'd fake it with some square stock on the edge of the jamb. Probably have to rip to fit. Maybe even cut the drywall back a tad to make room- not a problem as long as casing will cover it. I had a similar problem with narrow jambed doors in a wide rough opening. I used 3/4" round molding to cover the gap between the casement molding and the door jamb. -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
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Thanks for your replys. My initial plan was to fill the gap with square stock, but it just didn't look right to me. The hinges are recessed and if I leave a slight reveal with the casing, I can tell it's not attached to the jamb. It would work if it's my only option, but I'd rather re-install the door. Any thoughts on the threshold and caulk? Thanks. On Aug 26, 11:45 pm, willshak wrote: on 8/27/2007 12:25 AM aemeijers said the following: "stupidgringo" wrote in message roups.com... I installed two sets of exterior french doors about three months ago. I installed them incorrectly - the jambs are flush with the studs instead of the drywall. Now it's time to install molding and I'd like to fix my mistake. I caulked with silicone caulk under the theshhold. Having done so, can I remove these doors to re-install them without damaging the threshold? I ask because when I've removed exterior doors in the past, the threshold has stuck and been ruined by removal. Those doors were new construction doors and I don't know if it was caulk or something else creating the adhesion. I'd fake it with some square stock on the edge of the jamb. Probably have to rip to fit. Maybe even cut the drywall back a tad to make room- not a problem as long as casing will cover it. I had a similar problem with narrow jambed doors in a wide rough opening. I used 3/4" round molding to cover the gap between the casement molding and the door jamb. -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
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