Removing A Window And Adding A Door

Turning a window into a patio door may seem like an overwhelming project for a homeowner.

Removing a window and adding a door.

Find and remove the screws and then do what needs to be done to break the caulk seal. For older double hung windows remove the sashes the stops and the parting bead to expose the jamb. Remove old caulk from around the window. Saw the outer wall with the proper saw for siding or brick revealing the inside of the house.

To have your sliding glass door work properly you have to have openings on the inner and outer wall. Not only do you have to manage securing permits and the window company but you may also have to hire additional trades like drywall installers painters or electricians if you want the work to look seamless. Ken foresgren a window opening offers an easy spot to add a door to your home. If cutting through vinyl siding place the circular saw blade on backwards to prevent excessive damage.

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. Then build a short wall to span opening. Draw lines down the exterior wall directly below the edges of the window to have a guide to cut by. You can ease the trauma by removing a window and enlarging its opening for a door.

The patio door after it has been installed. Remove the caulk and trim of the window and begin pulling out nails to remove the window. It is fairly easy to remove vinyl siding. Pry out nails and remove the old window place contact tape or heavy masking tape on the window glass to prevent breakage during removal.

Remove the existing door and doorframe. Step 3 remove the window and outer wall. I see a painter s 5 in 1 tool coming in handy here. Then use a cat s paw to pry out the nails holding the old window in place or you can use a reciprocating saw or mini hacksaw to cut through the nails.

Remove the vinyl siding and any insulation. You ll probably need a combination of cutting and prying tools. Next remove the exterior siding starting with the j rail along the top of the wall.