Exterior Door Sill Detail

Learn how to install a new door threshold and sill in just a few hours.

Exterior door sill detail.

Gregg hoyer walks you through the sill options available to you when building an exterior door unit and the pros and cons of each. Door thresholds come in a variety of materials such as wood marble and metal and make the transition from doorway to floor smooth and easy. It s a good idea to measure the actual door too. If you want your door unit.

Figure 3 26 above flashing details above and below an exterior door. Don t wait for someone to trip over your rotting entry to revamp your front door. Figure 3 27 above pan flashing and threshold details below an entry door. Don t wait for someone to trip over your rotting entry to revamp your front door.

Remove the interior trim and measure the width and height of the frame. Accessory options to add an extra level of detail accessories are available for doors depending on the style. Measure the old door. Before removing the old door have the new one on hand.

Dentil shelves a shelf with a row of blocks are typically added below a 1 4 lite and are often utilized on craftsman style doors. Whatever material is used all pans should have a dam on the ends and along the inside edge. Strap hinges and clavos nails that are round or pyramid shaped at the head are applied to exterior doors to give them a rustic appearance. Learn how to install the threshold on a concrete slab floor employing varying methods that include the use of screws or fasteners and adhesives.

Also measure the jamb depth.