If you want to replace your existing sliding patio door with a french sliding door or french in swing or out swing patio doors you have the option of two different frame materials to choose from.
Replace frame for a sliding door.
Repairing small sections of rotten wood with special wood fillers like epoxy and putty costs 15 to 45.
Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.
Gaps in the door.
If the wooden frame is rotting and needs replacing rebuilding the frame costs 100 to 240.
Use a reciprocating saw with a longer bimetal blade to cut between the framing and the door jamb.
Turn the power off in the area where you will be working.
Older patio doors may be difficult to operate so the thought of a door that glides open smoothly can be very appealing.
Place your door hinges and secure them in place with screws.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
The average cost for removing a sliding glass patio door is 95 to 250 in labor and disposal costs depending on the size.
An opening of roughly 72 inches in width and 80 inches in height is the usual requirement for a sliding door frame.
With the head and side jambs cut free tip the frame from the top to the outside.
Lay down construction drop cloths or plastic to protect the flooring.
You will cut through the insulation fasteners and shims.
Replacing the glass in a sliding glass door can be difficult and should be left to a professional to avoid any injuries to yourself or others.
You should work with a licensed glass repair company to replace the glass in your sliding glass door.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.