How long do you guys take to install an entry door ..... correctly ?
After 26 years of doing this type of work, you would think that I was getting a little faster? Nope.
I guess it's because I spend way too much time getting the details exactly right, at least in my mind. Maybe, I'm just as slow as shinola.... I don't know... but I was interested in how long you guys take to do this type of install.... real time and not what you would like it to be.
I'll set the parameter.
Door R.O. not plumb (1/2" out from sill to header), sill rotted out , brick facade.
Here's the steps you would have to do to calculate time, although I'm not including every step, but just highlighting what I would set my mind into having to accomplish.
Remove old storm and door.
Remove and replace sill
Install sill protection. (P&S)
FABRICATE and install sill pan & seal to jamb
Remove brickmold and install door frame ( I remove the door to make this easier)
Shim & Seal the frame to building
Reinstall brickmold & any accompanying trim required (brickmold required modification to fit into opening)
Caulk brickmold / brick
Install Storm
Reinstall door including setting long screws in hinges
Install door locksets
Install striker / deadbolt reinforcement plates / cups / trim
Adjustments if required
Insulate door cavity to R.O. (I use expanding foam)
Install basic trim on interior (remembering the that R.O. is NOT PLUMB )
Clean up.
After 26 years of doing this type of work, you would think that I was getting a little faster? Nope.
I guess it's because I spend way too much time getting the details exactly right, at least in my mind. Maybe, I'm just as slow as shinola.... I don't know... but I was interested in how long you guys take to do this type of install.... real time and not what you would like it to be.
I'll set the parameter.
Door R.O. not plumb (1/2" out from sill to header), sill rotted out , brick facade.
Here's the steps you would have to do to calculate time, although I'm not including every step, but just highlighting what I would set my mind into having to accomplish.
Remove old storm and door.
Remove and replace sill
Install sill protection. (P&S)
FABRICATE and install sill pan & seal to jamb
Remove brickmold and install door frame ( I remove the door to make this easier)
Shim & Seal the frame to building
Reinstall brickmold & any accompanying trim required (brickmold required modification to fit into opening)
Caulk brickmold / brick
Install Storm
Reinstall door including setting long screws in hinges
Install door locksets
Install striker / deadbolt reinforcement plates / cups / trim
Adjustments if required
Insulate door cavity to R.O. (I use expanding foam)
Install basic trim on interior (remembering the that R.O. is NOT PLUMB )
Clean up.
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