How To Hang A Prehung Garage Door

Double check to be sure the door opens in the desired location and direction.

How to hang a prehung garage door.

Prehung doors hang on a jamb that is split into two pieces. To install set the corner pieces on the sill then place the middle piece over top. If there s interior trim remove that from the door as well. When the fit looks right apply pvc cement where the middle piece will overlap the corner pieces and press it into place.

Typically both jambs are furnished with casings already attached. Have another person hold the pre hung door in place while you install wooden shims where necessary. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. The top leg should slide up behind the housewrap or tarpaper that s behind the siding.

If it s too wide cut the ends with a hacksaw. Slide the pre hung door into the rough opening. Set it in the rough opening then level shim and nail it. The door should be square.

Install latches door handles and other hardware. Put the door in the opening and slide it until the jamb is flush with the wall. Remove the old door. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.

Then add the center door shims. Cut off the shims at the edges of the jambs. Place door shims at the top and bottom hinge locations using a long level or a straight board and a short level. The split jamb has a groove under the stop so it can slide over the edge of the main jamb.

Use shims on the side of the door with the hinges to remove the gaps between the trimmer stud and the door frame. Using shims avoids the necessity for rebuilding the door opening to fit the pre hung door. With all the screws out take the door from the frame and trash it. You already know the standard approach to hanging a door.

Check out these easy to follow tip on how you can install a pre hung exterior door. Install a drip cap or z flashing above the opening. Starting at the bottom take the hinge screws out of the jamb. Remove the screws or nails that hold the old frame in place.

Complete the installation. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. Take out the fasteners. Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening.