Installing An Exterior Door New Construction

Installing a Commercial Steel Door. About six years ago, I remodeled an Avis car rental office. Prior to the remodel, the office had a showroom of cars on display, complete with showroom style glass so that the cars could be seen from the road. Avis wanted to give the office a softer, more residential look, so the glass was removed, a wall was framed, and double hung windows and vinyl cedar shake siding were installed. At the time, I figured my only option was to install a metal residential doora typical one youd find in a home, made of galvanized light gauge steeland a wood frame. Galttech. com We do the research and analysis and offer reviews of the best storm doors to protect your home brands, prices, features, what to look for, where to buy. Convert an Existing Empty Shell Space into a new Orthodontics Clinic in Alamogordo, NM. Breaking Into Wall Street Financial Modeling S. I didnt know I could get a raised panel commercial steel door with glass back then This decision to use a residential door in a commercial setting was a mistake from day one. The overall construction of a residential door is incapable of standing up to the demands of a commercial setting, and it affected the doors usability and overall integrity. And because the door was relatively light, and there was a closer attached to it by code, the door would slam shut when it was left to close automatically. It shook the entire office, and caused a major disruption to the workday. Of course, more recently, I received a phone call from the Avis office, asking me to return to look at the residential door I installed years ago. This is what the job looked like when I returned to it. The door had obviously seen better days. Note Click any image to enlargeI knew this time wed need to install a commercial steel door and frame. After all, there is a reason why steel doors and frames are used in commercial settingstheyre strong, durable, fire resistant, and heavy enough that when you attach a closer to them, you can gear them down so they dont slam shut all the time. Why Steel Doors and Steel Jambs. This was my eighth steel door installation. I couldve used a Ti. C article before I did my first one Unlike wood, there is no forgiveness when working with steel. This can make it a daunting task for those of us who are primarily familiar with wood. My hope is that this article will help a residential contractor become more familiar with the proper steps of installing a commercial steel door, and installing a continuous hinge for a steel door. Continues hinges arent very common because theyre expensive. Installing An Exterior Door New Construction' title='Installing An Exterior Door New Construction' />But theyre something that I often recommend to my customers because they are such a good product I used Steelcraft brand for the doors, and Select Hinges for the continues hinge on this project. Steel doors are very rugged, and heavy Their weight can often lead to failure at the three hinge points, depending on how roughly the door is handled. Install your exterior entry door right the first time. Get great door hanging tips and video on properly preparing the door and the rough opening. Use on steel. Thats why I like the continuous hingeits more like a piano hinge, which gives you full contact up the side of the door and jamb, making it nearly impossible for it to come off its pivot point and cause problems. In fact, two of the replacement doors I have done actually had continuous hinges. In both cases, I just ordered new doors and reused the hinges More often than not, youll replace the door because of rust and overall wear before youll replace the hinge. Before Heading to the Jobsite. Surrounds-5.jpg' alt='Installing An Exterior Door New Construction' title='Installing An Exterior Door New Construction' />Most of the time, if a project requires painting, Ill do it myself. For this job, the first step was to paint the door and jamb for finish installation. I knew that, unlike wooden doors, there werent going to be any adjustments or areas I would be able to plane down for a perfect fit. Also, being an active business, there would be no way to paint the door in place after installation. I used my trusty door horses a tip from Fine Homebuilding, which allowed the door to pivot so I could easily access both sides at the same time and lay it flat to dry. I sprayed an oil based paint with my HVLP sprayer, giving it a perfectly smooth finish. On the Job Preparing the Opening. When I got to the jobsite, I began by removing the old door and preparing the opening for the new installation. I started by removing the exterior and interior moldings, taking care to not damage the interior wall. One obstacle was the A frame awning, which had been installed a few years earlier. Unfortunately it was built on the ground and fastened to the wall right over the siding and upper door molding. I decided to work around this problem, since it was more important to get the door back in the opening before the end of the day. At this point, it was important to make sure I had enough clearance on either side for the jamb to slip over both the interior and exterior sheathings. You want to have plenty of clearance. Installing An Exterior Door New Construction' title='Installing An Exterior Door New Construction' />When its time to put the jamb in place, youll fight it the whole way if its too tight. When I placed the door order, I specified that the wall was 6 in. Plus it allowed room for the Vycor waterproofing I installed around the rough opening. Next I applied the waterproofing sill membrane. Luckily the sill was already pitched toward the outside for drainage. Most waterproofing membranes are applied with a pressure activated self adhesive. I find that when the temperature outside is cooler, it doesnt adhere as well as it would on a hot summer day. To aid the process, I like to use spray glue, which ensures a good bond between surfaces. I also like to use it in places that dont see a lot of sun. On this project, I used the regular 3. M spray glue found at the local hardware store. I typically use spray foam insulation around all doors and windows. But due to the way steel jambs are installed, I find the best way to add insulation on jambs like these is to use pieces of fiberglass batt insulation, cut from the roll. I set the jamb on top of the fiberglass and used it as a cutting guide to ensure a snug fit. I then applied spray contact adhesive to the inside of the jamb and set the fiberglass pieces in place. Using the adhesive keeps the fiberglass in place while youre handling them otherwise theyll just fall out. I cut the fiberglass approximately six inches from the floor, and I used spray foam at the bottom to give it a much better seal for moisture and insects. By the way, is there something the manufacturers know that I dont I can never figure this out there is only one possible length that will work for a 3 0 door, and yet its manufactured about a half inch longer. Create Html Ware'>Create Html Ware. For what purpose But I digress. Installing the Hinge on the Jamb. Next, I installed the hinge on the jamb. After removing the cover that hides the exterior fasteners, it was time to attach the hinge to the frame. Installing the Door on the Hinge. It was then time to install the door. The hinge came with two center punches and two types of screws for mounting it to the door. Using the small center punch provided with the hinge, I marked locations for the small self tapping pan head screws and drilled pilot holes. I used a minimal number of those screws to temporarily secure the door so that it would hang properly with an appropriate reveal. Next, I removed the small screws and placed the door on a set of sawhorses. After removing the hinge from the jamb, I placed the hinge on the door so that I could locate the through holes that had to be drilled for each sex bolt. The sex bolts are what really secure the hinge to the door. A step bit is extremely handy when youre installing steel doors. It doesnt dull quickly, like other bits. Most steel doors are made from a thin sheet of metal, so using this bit works extremely well for boring large holes. Projects White Sands Construction, INC. Additions and Renovations to Four Elementary Schools. 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