Replacing Exterior Door Jamb Hinge Side

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Replacing exterior door jamb hinge side.

Measure and cut the replacement jamb to length. Leave the other side of the hinges on the door jamb as you will use this piece later. Remove the existing door by pulling out the hinge pins and lifting it off of the hinges. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.

Step 2 remove trim casing. Use a scrap of the door jamb to scribe the threshold angle transfer the angle to the door stop on the replacement jamb and notch the jamb. Place the door with the exterior side down across two sawhorses. Use a cordless gun to unscrew the hinges from the jamb.

Bob shows you how to replace the hinge side of a door jamb. Remove the old door from the jamb. Set the door aside in a safe place and place the pins in a plastic bag so you don t have to worry about losing anything important. Complete the installation.

Measure from the threshold to the bottom of the door stop. While this job is not one for beginners most avid diyers could easily accomplish this if they tak. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. 2 cut through marked line with oscillating multi tool.

Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.