make sure you’re measuring to the subfloor

 

Pry the interior trim free. Then chip away drywall to expose framing and measure the rough opening width (distance between studs) and height (floor to beam). Then select a new door that fits that rough opening. Before you news run off to buy your slider, pull off the interior trim around the old door and measure the “rough opening” for width and height. (If you want to reuse the old trim on the new door, pull the nails through the unfinished side.) Make sure you measure to the framing right next to the old doorjamb. You may have find to cut away overhanging drywall to get at it (Photo 1). To check the height, make sure you’re measuring to the subfloor, that is, the wood or concrete that the doorsill actually rests on and not a secondary layer of particleboard or plywood (underlayment).

Buying a Patio Door

Sliders are built from a variety of materials including aluminum, wood, and vinyl. Low-maintenance selections include either vinyl or house aluminum exterior cladding over wood core, solid vinyl, and all-aluminum. If you want a slider that matches existing windows, consider buying the same brand. Check markings on existing window hardware to find out which brand you have.

Looking at the door from the outside, the operable panel determines whether it’s a right- or left-handed unit. Don’t be afraid to switch the way your original door opened if changing it makes access easier or furniture arrangements better. But be aware that heating vents work better in front of the stationary panel. They don’t stand up well to foot traffic.

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