In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old and oversized doorway opening.
Replacing a french door with a window.
As you look at replacing your sliding patio door with a french patio door there are a variety of options and upgrades to consider.
Make sure it s legal to replace your door with a window.
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Then build a short wall to span opening.
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It doesn t need a support or lintel it just needs the window removing and the brickwork underneath the window removing.
Replacing the essentially non functional exterior door with a window will make the home more secure and will enhance the look of the room by letting in more natural light.
The style and color of the door handle can be upgraded and you can also add grids for a traditional french door look.
Following are the basic steps in the project.
8 in height by 36 wide.
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Secure frame permanently with 3 inch deck screws through the rest of the holes in the hinge assemblies.
United inches is where you add the height and the width of a door.
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The standard replacement french door would measure 84 inches in height by 36 wide for a total of 120 united inches.
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Exterior doors may not be changed if they are also an important exit.
Remove the existing door and doorframe.
Drill pilot holes through the frame and shims where the door hinges are.
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If necessary cut a rabbet in the 2x6 bottom plate to fit over the finished floor in the room.
Drive nails just far enough to temporarily hold frame in place.