Patio door options and upgrades.
Replacing a french door with a window.
Measure the opening and the door to check the fit.
Following are the basic steps in the project.
The style and color of the door handle can be upgraded and you can also add grids for a traditional french door look.
This old house general contractor tom silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old and oversized doorway opening.
Doors frames are generally not load bearing.
Turn your door into a window.
So you ve just built a new deck on the back of your house and those once lovely double windows in the living room would now make a better door sliding glass or french out to that awesome deck.
As you look at replacing your sliding patio door with a french patio door there are a variety of options and upgrades to consider.
The good news about turning a window into a door assuming it s wide enough is that the advanced carpentry required for altering a load bearing wall.
Exterior doors may not be changed if they are also an important exit.
Use 2 x 4s to frame the door and fill the area between the door opening and door size if needed.
Replacing the essentially non functional exterior door with a window will make the home more secure and will enhance the look of the room by letting in more natural light.
The existing door and its frame must be removed first.
Remove any remaining caulking and lose debris around the doorway then clean the work area.