1.After the rough opening has been prepared, remove the new door unit from its packing. Be sure not to remove the retaining brackets that hold the door closed. You'll need these to move the door around safely.

2.Test-fit the door unit by centering it in the rough opening. Make sure the door is nice and plumb. If necessary, shim under the lower jamb until the door is plumb and level. Try to maintain consistent, even spacing between the door and the jamb.

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Installing an Entry Door

Nothing quite spruces up the outside of your home like a new entry door. An insulated steel entry door is a good choice because it combines toughness with energy efficiency. Entry doors come in a variety of styles and colors and feature a baked-on enamel finish that is especially durable. As with most doors, you can get a steel entrance door that is pre-hung with hinges, jambs, and brick molding included to simplify installation.

Stuff you'll need

Tools Materials

Metal snips

Hammer

Carpenter level

Pencil

Circular saw

Wood chisel

Nail set

Caulk gun

Building paper

Drip edge

Wood shims

Fibreglass instructions

Casing nails

Silicone caulk

Skill Level

Skill Carpentry 2
You'll need basic carpentry skills and a basic knowledge of tools.

How Long?
Plan about 2 hours to hang an entry door.

Step by step There are 10 steps in this project