How to Turn a Window Into a Door

How to Turn a Window Into a Door | Ask This Old House

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5 ай бұрын

In this video, This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a pair of homeowners provide safe passage to the backyard for their children by replacing a double window with a sliding patio door and building a beautiful, low-maintenance deck.
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What good is a beautiful backyard if you don’t have a way to get into it? That’s what a pair of homeowners faced when they called the Ask This Old House team for help. Their beautiful home has a fenced-in backyard, but to gain access, the couple’s children would have to walk out the front of the home and through a garden gate.
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert Knew just how to help. He located a double window on the backside of the house that would be perfect for converting to a door. With the couple’s help, Nathan removed the old windows, wall paneling, and even some framing to make way so he could install a new sliding patio door. Here’s how he did it.
Difficulty: ⅗
Time: Several days
Cost: Around $1,500
Where to find it?
To remove the windows Nathan starts by scoring the paint around the window stops with a utility knife [homedepot.sjv.io/g1LKRr]. Then he uses a pry bar [homedepot.sjv.io/oqGvRg] and hammer [homedepot.sjv.io/ZQmzbR] to pull off the window stops.
After removing the stops, remove the window sashes and the frame. Score along the paint line of the window trim with a utility knife. Use a pry bar and hammer to remove the window trim and the wall paneling under the window.
To remove the jamb, use a combination of prying tools and a reciprocating saw [homedepot.sjv.io/QydA56].
Self-adhesive flashing tape [homedepot.sjv.io/vN6QA3] provides an added layer of protection to the rough opening. Create a water-resistant seal by putting a layer of silicone sealant [homedepot.sjv.io/ZQjLgK] along the edge of the flashing tape.
After fitting the door in place, support, and level the door with shims [homedepot.sjv.io/ba1Png]. After checking that the door is level use screws [homedepot.sjv.io/daJkm2] to secure it. Add flashing tape around the exterior border of the door with a ¼” overhang. Add Self-adhesive flashing tape to the exterior header.
If you have questions about your DIY door and window projects, speak with a The Home Depot associate through the Home Depot’s Millwork Virtual Apron program [homedepot.sjv.io/6eMnEQ] for expert help and advice.
Products and Services provided by F.D. Sterritt Lumber Company [www.sterrittlumber.com/] and MP Doors [mpdoors.com/].
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Materials:
2x6 lumber [homedepot.sjv.io/q46mYb]
2x8 lumber [homedepot.sjv.io/9gdn04]
1x6 lumber [homedepot.sjv.io/5g0y4b] (for balloon-framed homes)
Rubber membrane [homedepot.sjv.io/GmdOLn]
Silicone caulk [homedepot.sjv.io/ZQjLgK]
New patio door [homedepot.sjv.io/B0dO4B]
Wood shims [homedepot.sjv.io/ba1Png]
Wood screws [homedepot.sjv.io/daJkm2]
Rubber flashing tape [homedepot.sjv.io/vN6QA3]
J-channel [homedepot.sjv.io/y26jVN]
Tools:
Utility knife [homedepot.sjv.io/g1LKRr]
Hammer [homedepot.sjv.io/ZQmzbR]
Pry bar [homedepot.sjv.io/oqGvRg]
Impact driver or drill [homedepot.sjv.io/5g0yVb]
Reciprocating saw [homedepot.sjv.io/QydA56]
Sledgehammer [homedepot.sjv.io/5g0yV1]
Caulking gun [homedepot.sjv.io/GmqMd9]
Level [homedepot.sjv.io/ZQjLZz]
Oscillating multitool [homedepot.sjv.io/B0dO6J]
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@baspluim5925 5 ай бұрын

I can't believe how young Tom looks!

@Its_crazyadamla 5 ай бұрын

His name is Nathan.

@JimDean002 5 ай бұрын

😂

@Lawlesshomeimprovement 5 ай бұрын

Hahha

@StevenDavanna 5 ай бұрын

@@Its_crazyadamlaare you sure

@angelf9800 5 ай бұрын

😂

@rightsoverfeelings7647 5 ай бұрын

TOH is one of the all time best shows imo. Zero drama goes a looooong way with me

@jeromelerouge 5 ай бұрын

Thought this was a video about Boeing from the title

@Gubers 2 ай бұрын

I think that's the one titled "How to trip out a door. Hands Free!"

@user-sj1kw9yz6x 5 ай бұрын

Door and deck fit nicely with the house. Nice job Nathan and mark.

@mattmcdonnell2515 5 ай бұрын

Wish they showed the trim and bringing the siding into the new area. Really valuable areas of waterproofing the sides and top skipped right over.

@glencarolo2597 5 ай бұрын

As always, great job. Great opportunity to make that deck a bit bigger. Although, it is easy for me to say I didn't pay for it...

@zunedog31 5 ай бұрын

Nathan getting the big projects. Great work!

@Lawman212 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what a project. So many lessons demonstrated. Thanks very much to the fine family who had the idea.

@davedube1148 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful job. The kids are adorable.

@markthorsen2888 5 ай бұрын

I replaced some windows by myself for the first-time last fall. I was absolutely blown away by how easy they come out or maybe I should say how little was holding them in. Now I want to do them all just for peace of mind!

@degenwow 5 ай бұрын

it's forces beneath our consciousness that holds these window in place.

@rosea1021 2 ай бұрын

no wiring inside the wall underneath the window?

@1wadup 5 ай бұрын

Great work, Nathan!

@poeticthoughts06 5 ай бұрын

Great job, Nathan and family.

@phillipbaker3860 5 ай бұрын

Great work again

@2loco 5 ай бұрын

Excellent job. Turned out to be a beautiful job and a great addition to the house. 👏

@HAMRADIOJOE4178 4 ай бұрын

NICE, REALLY NICE

@acerbuergerianum8020 5 ай бұрын

Exelente trabajo en familia! Gracias por compartir conocimientos😊

@billythygoat 5 ай бұрын

What about doing the opposite? Turning a sliding glass door (or two of them) into smaller windows? I know it's a similar process, just would like to see it done.

@bintoe14 Ай бұрын

What was supporting the roof when there was no header installed?

@joshuaseaton4526 4 ай бұрын

Get up, c'mon get down with the thickness!!

@gameeverything816 5 ай бұрын

I have no idea how they can wear safety glasses and a dust mask at the same time without the glasses fogging up in about 10 seconds. I've tried every kind of anti fog glasses, all the sprays and wipes. Nothing works. I think its because anti fog coatings just dont like to stick to plastic. I've even tried swimming goggles and the moisture from my eyes fogs them up!

@rknotz187 5 ай бұрын

Surprised no temp supports when he cut that opening before the header was fully installed.

@Lando1020 5 ай бұрын

Caught me by surprise too

@larryc8568 5 ай бұрын

There were no headers originally, so removing the windows did not change any load bearing. The addition of the header was an upgrade.

@car45racing 5 ай бұрын

With balloon type construction there are no need for headers

@Lando1020 5 ай бұрын

@@car45racing thank you for clarifying.

@Lando1020 5 ай бұрын

@@larryc8568 thank you for the info

@teachersradio7648 10 күн бұрын

What else do we need to do if the electrical socket is right under that window?

@mollyziegler276 22 күн бұрын

If there was electical, how much harder would it be?

@adrastos761 5 ай бұрын

the sliders didn't have a screen?

@Joey-sq8de 5 ай бұрын

Who covers cedar with vynil siding ahah

@jpatrick1967 5 ай бұрын

I love how the contractor shows up, looks at the job, and gets right to work. No measuring, no checking for structural issues, no permits. This show makes it look like everything happens really quick.

@dave.23. 5 ай бұрын

I know side projects become frustrating for sure when you do them. A 3-4 day job here was wrapped up in 15 minutes. Then you go to do it, make mistakes, forget something from the hardware store, etc. It gets irritating when yours isn't as fast, lol.

@andrewk-majordochomerepair6014 5 ай бұрын

Obviously there was a lot of prior planning and prep. Building permit had been issued and slider of course wasn't chosen and picked up on day of install let alone all the misc supplies Nathan wouldn't necessarily have off hand. Header size is typically determined by a structural engineer at time of building permit application and review... The install was quick but that happens because of his experience and proper planning. A lot of detail can't be shown due to video time constraints. Always good work from the TOH team. Great to see Nathan a part of the group, Mark, and Jen with sadly our long time TOH experts nearing retirement.

@82dupont 5 ай бұрын

He did say it was going to take a couple days and asked if there was someone to take care of the kids.

@thomasstambaugh5181 5 ай бұрын

I know it's a nit, but the video ignored how the new header was aligned with and joined to the stud ends above the window opening. Did they cut the original load-bearing stud at exactly the right place so that each of the old studs hit the top of the new header? Were the bottom of those studs screwed or nailed into the top of the new header? I know these guys are professionals, but I've done enough work like this to wonder whether installing that header was really as easy as the video made it seem.

@holtrussell 5 ай бұрын

What is carrying the point loads of the newly positioned Jack studs? Also, how was the header size calculated?

@degenwow 5 ай бұрын

with a formula

@SarahMarks-di8em 3 ай бұрын

Everyone seems to always skip some of the details around the door waterproofing and/or trim work.

@akivafox3588 5 ай бұрын

he makes a better door than a window

@mcarroll598 5 ай бұрын

Did you check for lead on the existing paint?

@kaseyc5078 5 ай бұрын

Ok Karen

@josephewing80 5 ай бұрын

Only required for homes built after 1978. That house looked pretty new, so likely not required.

@mcarroll598 5 ай бұрын

@@josephewing80 what year was this house built?

@mcarroll598 5 ай бұрын

@@josephewing80 looks like before 1978, looks like planks were used instead of plywood for outside walls.

@rupe53 5 ай бұрын

@@mcarroll598 stone foundation, plank under siding, balloon frame, is all pre 1950. (and so was that wallpaper)

@b4lt4z4r85 5 ай бұрын

only suggestion, cover everything in plastic or create boxed in separate working area dust will be on furniture and all items leaving any cleaning to be done by customer is -1 point, 9/10

@mattypants 4 ай бұрын

Why not a larger decl. Would have been perfect for that space.

@HarrisFS 5 ай бұрын

That homeowner lady is gonna tell everyone at the cocktail party:"I picked up a hammer and help build this house" 😅

@DoniaDesautels 2 ай бұрын

well, she did

@carolmccloud6582 5 ай бұрын

No checking for lead paint?

@TTURocketDoc 5 ай бұрын

I've never seen a house without a backdoor, very odd.

@derewreck 5 ай бұрын

Maybe they turned a door into a window a different time.

@kevin9c1 5 ай бұрын

Super old house and maybe didn't always have a nice back yard.

@anonymously241 5 ай бұрын

Where is Thom?

@jlacson74 5 ай бұрын

Why wasn't there any back door to begin with? Weird.

@davidmuchicko6471 3 ай бұрын

I dont own a dress like that, can I still do this project?

@kamranhaidertunio 3 ай бұрын

I am surprised at the big beautiful houses that Americans have. Here in canada we have shoe boxes with several families renting one shoe box.

@ChevyORwalk 2 ай бұрын

My only gripe is why is she wearing a dress and working on the house? My wife and I remodeled a house in our 20’s during the pandemic and sold it. I taught her to run a saw, both circular and miter, nail gun, lay flooring, cut trim, set toilets, run water lines and HVAC and she loved every minute of it. But she wore pants and PPE. Otherwise great job guys. Love TOH. My philosophy is to teach her enough that if I were gone tomorrow she wouldn’t need me.

@pavelow235 5 ай бұрын

Too bad they couldn't put in on the rear, the flow would have been even better.

@tayred81 5 ай бұрын

I don't like PVC. The feel with wood and aluminium is better. The hole house is plastic. It will last for shure 😅

@nick4leader 5 ай бұрын

From a window to a door

@knowledgeispower6192 5 ай бұрын

And for the low low price of $12,000 this too could be yours.

@Bigdrawss 5 ай бұрын

Men of culture, we meet again.

@xjm40 5 ай бұрын

Her working in the long dress..

@josephkelly9532 5 ай бұрын

Great job as always

@tinahiheels 4 ай бұрын

i see alot of mistakes he made

@alexknight7191 5 ай бұрын

Tom Silva he is not. Nothing against Nathan's skills, but he just lacks Tom's charisma.

@Profound52 5 ай бұрын

Why would they allow her to wear that outfit and no gloves?

@DoniaDesautels 2 ай бұрын

"allow" her???

@rl328 5 ай бұрын

Not great camera work. Way too many times where I thought would be nice to see the work that's going on instead of the workers.

@austinmoehring6110 5 ай бұрын

That's got to be a first. No knowledgeable explanations or advice from the craftsman. Not what I expected.

@PhpGtr 5 ай бұрын

Jesus what a miserable homeowner. They got TOH to do their project, and it looks like he's getting teeth pulled the whole time.

@degenwow 5 ай бұрын

it wasn't his idea