Replace Exterior Garage Door Trim

These doors work great for newly constructed walls and for replacing doors in newer homes.

Replace exterior garage door trim.

Find window door trim at lowe s today. Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim. Garage door trim can over time become worn or loose and will have to eventually be replaced. The garage door trim is as functional as it is decorative.

Garage door trim is notorious for water penetration. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. If you notice rain or drafts entering the garage that is a sign that the garage door trim has to be replaced. Unlike windows and doors with eaves to protect them from a certain amount of water garage doors are fully exposed to the weather.

To prevent rot when replacing outside door casings such as brick mold use casing made from plastic composite material. Set your store to see local availability. If wood casing is used. A common place for wood rot to be found is on the lower part of a garage door trim jamb this repair seems intimidating but it is actually a very easy repair.

Most home centers stock prehung exterior doors in a limited number of styles. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. White aluminum clad garage door frame with crownline casing model ulba080759wh 246 44 246 44. Common jamb widths for stock doors are 4 9 16 in.

Frontline pro series 5 1 2 in. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size. Apply wood preservative to the end grain of the casing.