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Replacing an Exterior Door

A new door is being installed on the Melrose house. Bob explains that the old door was adequate but had a crack in one of the panels which let in a draft. Lou Sandonato from Moynihan Lumber tells Bob about the features and benefits of the new American Classic Therma-Tru door. The door is made of fiberglass skin, a polyresin interior, and LVL siding, all in a wood jam. It is an engineered door, ready to install and does not require as much maintenance as a normal wood door. Bob talks to Bill Jarzynka from Bill Jarzynka Carpentry about the installation. Jarzynka is preparing the area, clearing away debris with a vacuum, to install a solid base of pressure-treated wood create a new frame for the door. Jarzynka installs the wood slats and a layer of insulation to create the base. Jarzynka will frame the sides with pressure-treated boards to fill the empty space. A board is also nailed in place at the top of the frame to fit the door. Sandonato reviews the three-point locking system in the installed door. Jarzynka then installs the trim surrounding the door. More information