Replace the Back Door
$400
4 Hours
Medium
Time to replace the back door, so out with the old, unsealed back door and in with the new steel entry door.
Old Door Out
Old threshold out, ready to re-enforce and build new.
Installed outdoor view.
Inside of door, installed.
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Great DIY job, Chris!
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I didn't post much (or take many pictures) but I followed most online suggestions and ran a bead of calk along the bottom of the threashold (after I put a new 2x6 bottom plate on) and around the entire frame where the brickmoulding would contact. I then sealed the door in, shimmed it out to level, and filled the void with a special expanding foam for windows and doors (won't overexpand).Considering the old door had no caulk/foam/sealing of any kind, this one is much more air tight. It's already made a difference in the temp of that portion of the house.
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