Replace Window With Door Brick

Draw lines down the exterior wall directly below the edges of the window to have a guide to cut by.

Replace window with door brick.

If your door will be 71 wide then your brick opening should be at least 78 wide. Doors frames are generally not load bearing and can be safely removed. Our certified contractors receive product and installation training from andersen experts and their installations include a 2 year limited warranty. Do you have a brick house that needs some updated windows.

Watch for some tips on how to successfully switch out your window. Have a few sheets of plywood and some 2 by 4 on hand to cover the opening in your wall in case you get rained out your wife has your new baby a few weeks early or. Vetted trained and backed by the industry leader certified contractors have extensive window and door replacement knowledge to make any project a success. Then take a tape measure and measure between the vertical legs of the casement across the top and in the middle and at the bottom of the opening.

If you re looking to put a sliding glass door where a window is now you can do it yourself with a little hard work. If cutting through vinyl siding place the circular saw blade on backwards to prevent excessive damage. The size of your window is. The existing door and its frame must be removed first.

If you prefer smaller face trim such as 2 brickmold your opening could be as small as 75 wide but be aware that 2 doesn t leave you much room between the door and the brick to flash the nailing fin. In order to measure for window replacement on a brick home the interior molding must first be removed. By exposing the original opening full frame replacement allows for inspection and repair of areas. The general idea is still the same.

If you have questions or need e. Decide on the size of the new window. All casement angles should be a flush 90 degrees. Remove the vinyl siding and any insulation.