Replace Window With Door Brick

Doors frames are generally not load bearing and can be safely removed.

Replace window with door brick.

Depending on whether you have a brick home or a home with siding you ll be using different tools masonry drill bits and saws for brick and wood drill bits and reciprocating saws for siding. 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. If you have questions or need e. 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. If cutting through vinyl siding place the circular saw blade on backwards to prevent excessive damage. If your door will be 71 wide then your brick opening should be at least 78 wide. By exposing the original opening full frame replacement allows for inspection and repair of areas.

The size of your window is. Vetted trained and backed by the industry leader certified contractors have extensive window and door replacement knowledge to make any project a success. Decide on the size of the new window. With any luck the door will fit and you can leave the siding intact but it s vital that if you alter the siding you replace it using best practices to prevent leaks.

Watch for some tips on how to successfully switch out your window. The general idea is still the same. Our certified contractors receive product and installation training from andersen experts and their installations include a 2 year limited warranty. All casement angles should be a flush 90 degrees.

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. Do you have a brick house that needs some updated windows. Draw lines down the exterior wall directly below the edges of the window to have a guide to cut by. 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.