Loosen the screws if necessary to bring the jamb back into plumb.
Replacing exterior door jamb hinge side.
Shim it tighter as needed.
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Leave the hinges on the door.
And 6 9 16 in and they usually include two inch wide brick molding for exterior trim.
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Set the door aside in a safe place and place the pins in a plastic bag so you don t have to worry about losing anything important.
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Working from the hinge side or rear of the door take out the door knob and existing lock set.
It opens and closes well.
Run a neat bead of caulk between the exterior trim and the siding.
Step 2 remove trim casing.
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Remove the existing door by pulling out the hinge pins and lifting it off of the hinges.
Remove the old door from the jamb.
Leave the other side of the hinges on the door jamb as you will use this piece later.
Common jamb widths for stock doors are 4 9 16 in.
These doors work great for newly constructed walls and for replacing doors in newer homes.
The new door is in.
While replacing an interior door in an existing opening doesn t require many tools it does require patience and care.
Temporarily screw the hinge jamb in place by driving two 8 3 inch drywall screws through it.
If the measurements are taken correctly then replacing the door is as simple as removing the hinge pin reinstalling the jamb leaves on the door installing the lock and deadbolt hardware.
Place the door with the exterior side down across two sawhorses.
Once that cures the door is ready for paint and a lock.
Leave the wall side knuckles attached to the door jamb.
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Use a cordless gun to unscrew the hinges from the jamb.
One about 2 inches above the top hinge and the other about 2 inches from the center hinge.
Most home centers stock prehung exterior doors in a limited number of styles.
Check that the door jamb on the hinge side is plumb and shim as necessary.