To provide a moisture barrier apply building paper to the exposed areas of the walls and door frame.
How to add an exterior door to a garage.
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Cut a piece of the drip edge to fit the width of the rough opening.
The therma tru door includes an uninstalled no.
I have two 9x7 ft garage doors and an exterior door on the side.
Before installing the door wrap the rough opening in flashing.
View all side of garage doors.
Use the door shims if needed.
Remove the door from the pre hung frame by removing the hinge pins.
10 x 2 1 2 wood screw for each hinge.
Consider adding internal blinds for a controllable level of privacy.
You will like keeping in the heat during the winter.
Many homeowners have a door on the side of their garage that gives them easy access to their backyard or a side yard.
Do not nail the drip edge.
I could not tell how wide the window was in the earlier picture.
Drive the screw through the open hole in each hinge to anchor the door frame and prevent sagging.
Cut the drip edge to fit the width of the rough opening and slide it underneath the siding at the top of the opening.
Assemble jack and king studs.
In the really cold weather i try using my exterior door when possible.
Once you ve determined the location for a new entry door check for obstacles in the wall.
The new door fits nicely in the opening.
Drive a screw through the 2 x 4 wall studs into the ends of the header to secure it in place.