Retrofit Sliding Door Installation

Pella lifestyle 72 in x 80 in clear glass wood left hand sliding double door sliding patio door.

Retrofit sliding door installation.

Explore your new construction window options or click here to learn more about retrofit and replacement windows. For pricing and availability. Primed frame with retrofit doors for easy installation when replacing existing sliding patio door. X 80 in actual unit size 4 9 16 in.

Remove debris that will obstruct your path way during the transportation of the product. Pella 72 in x 80 in blinds between the glass white vinyl left hand sliding double door sliding patio door. Test fit the flush fin retro door to ensure it is the correct size. Retrofit installation if you re satisfied with the size and placement of your current windows retrofitting replacement windows is a good option.

Requires rough opening of 60 in. A sliding glass door installation costs 800 to 3 500 on average depending on if you re replacing an existing sliding door retrofitting an exterior door opening or installing a new door into a solid wall. Both retrofit windows and new construction windows have specific advantages designed for different installation methods. Larger sizes and additional features like double glazing run up to 7 000 or more.

Field installation instructions for vinyl sliding glass doors flush fin 4 8. Some sliding door manufacturers offer a pre made aluminum support strip as an alternative. From the outside primary door opens toward the inside of the home with the hinges on the left. Since no alterations are made to the frame there is no discernible difference between the old windows and the new ones other than the quality.

Finish up your installation by screwing or nailing a 3 4 to 1 in thick piece of cedar treated wood or composite material directly under the overhanging lip of the threshold to support it.