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How to Install a Schlage Keypad Deadbolt – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:11:36 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Keypad and Inside Mounting Plate Installation It helps to layout the parts on the installation instructions to familiarize yourself and orient the parts for Steps 5 through 8. The black cam in the inside mounting plate must be in the “down” position as shown, if it isn’t turn [...]

How to Install a Schlage Keypad Deadbolt – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:10:57 +0000

This project show how to install a Schlage® Keypad Deadbolt lock, model # BE365 for keyless door access. The keyless deadbolt is a real convenience and easy to install. The Schlage Keypad Deadbolt is available in a 8 different finishes to match your current door hardware. This particular model is the Plymouth design with a [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:43:35 +0000

This project is continued from Part 3. The Therma-Tru® Traditions® pre-hung entry door is now installed in the rough opening and it’s time to install the brick mould. The door can be ordered with the brick mould already fastened to the door frame or ordered “loose”. I ordered it loose because this gave me the [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:42:32 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. Trial Fitting the Door After sanding down the lock-side of the subfloor with an belt sander so it was level, we stood the new Therma-Tru® Traditions® pre-hung door in the rough opening to check the fit and clearances. The door is just sitting in the rough opening here [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:41:07 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Having taken off the brick mould, I removed several screws that fastened the old door frame to the 2×4 jack studs in the wall. Next, I cut the caulk lines between the door frame and interior moulding. The door frame was tapped out with a hammer and wood [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:40:47 +0000

This project explains how to replace an exterior entry door with a Therma-Tru® Traditions® pre-hung door. This particular door style is the Traditions® single light, double-glazed, low emissivity (Low E) glass, grill between the glass (GBG), pre-hung steel door, model #TS-108 GBG. The door is Energy Star® Qualified and eligible for the American Recovery & [...]

Patio French Door Astragal Replacement – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:18:38 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. After removing the old wooden astragal and glue the split door frame, I’m now ready to install the new AstraSEAL™ aluminum astragal on the patio French door. The installation instructions are a single page and the job was straightforward. The astragal is 1-3/4 inches wide (to fit a [...]

Patio French Door Astragal Replacement – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:13:13 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The new astragal is an extruded aluminum unit to replace the split wooden astragal. Installation was easy, requiring only a cordless drill/driver. Choosing a Replacement Astragal You’re unlikely to find a replacement astragal at the “big box” home improvement stores. Instead, check with the door and window suppliers [...]

Patio French Door Astragal Replacement – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:10:33 +0000

This project explains how to replace the t-astragal (or simply astragal) on a pair of exterior doors. An astragal is the moulding attached to the inactive door, that contains the slide bolts, strike plate and weatherstrip to seal between the doors. The new t-astragal is highlighted in this photo. This is the interior view of [...]

How to Fix Sagging French Doors – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:34:48 +0000

This project is continued from Part 3. Having cut the mortises for the new Hager BB1279 ball bearing door hinges, I’m ready to attach the new hinges to the door. A long aluminum channel that doubles as a rip fence to cut plywood with my circular saw is used to align the hinges. Install the [...]