Methods For Adjusting The Aps In An Exterior Door Before?

This DIY home improvement video demonstrates how to install a prehung exterior door quickly and easily. The process involves closing the door, observing where the latch hits the strike plate, marking areas for adjustment, removing the strike plate from the door frame, using a chisel to enlarge the mortise if necessary, repositioning the strike plate, and securely securing it with screws. Test the door to ensure smooth latching.

Installing a prehung exterior door is straightforward, assuming the wall is plumb and the rough sill and opening are flashed. If the sill isn’t level, set the door unit in place. Carpenter Andy Engel shows how to replace an adjustable door threshold sill for an exterior inswing door in just minutes.

There are two ways to adjust the gap between the slab and the hinge jamb on a prehung door: bending the hinge barrels over with an adjustable tool, or checking the hinges for tightness. If the screws holding the hinges to the door and frame are loose, tighten them. Check the strike side with a string or thread and a weight, then adjust the frame to create an even gap at the top and bottom.

If the new door jamb is too big, cut the bottom of both the door and new jamb to fit. The easy fix is to loosen the hinges and shim behind them to move the door over, while the harder fix is to knock down the jamb and cut the head and put it back together.

This guide explores various exterior door options including materials, styles, and features to help you find the perfect fit for your home’s design and functionality.