Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
How to install flashing around garage door.
An important part of installing new doors and windows on your home is properly sealing them.
This will mark the location as well as provide seal to the nail shanks against moisture.
The cover should be smoothed across the surface.
Cover the wall with approved building paper.
The weather resistive barrier in exhibit 3 has not been properly extended over the head flashing strip.
How to install z flashing on an exterior door.
Whether the trim around your garage door opening is getting old and you want to replace it or you want to install trimming around a brand new garage door the job can be very easy as long as you have a few hours of time and the right tools.
If the window.
Apply roofing felt over the studs.
Below is a picture of the garage service door in exhibit 2.
Gaps around the window or door can create drafts which.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
If you are installing a new unit the self adhesive flashing 43 the home depot will cover the inside of the framing as well as the sheathing.
This builder uses the same exterior door installation technique on garage service doors which are in an unprotected high wall area of the homes exterior.
Exhibit 2 exhibit 3.
Step 3 lay out and.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.