How to install a metal security door into stucco or wood siding

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10 ай бұрын

How to install a metal security door into stucco or wood. Exterior metal security door installation how to install into a stucco home or wood siding home.
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@LadyBloved 2 ай бұрын

I have watched about 6 videos on how to install security screens-(researching for my upcoming project) this is the most comprehensive I’ve seen thus far. You addressed ALL of the issues I’m aware that I will be facing with sloped trim and tight clearance! What’s even better is you are installing the exact door I bought. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@askillthatpays 2 ай бұрын

Hey that's great to hear. So glad I could help. I've installed 100s of these and often ran into tricky little issues, so I'm happy to share the knowledge. Thanks so much for watching.

@vennesakelly6863 21 күн бұрын

@@askillthatpays I'm so frustrated out of my mind with that sloped trim. Think just going to take the whole thing back

@fayking2192 4 ай бұрын

The removable screws idea is pretty genius. Great tip!

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful. These things seem so simple and yet they can be tricky so I'm happy to share my experience. Thanks for watching. I appreciate viewers like you.

@BrianEdgin-uk2od 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that note about using regular screws to line it up before using the permanent ones. I would have had a door that doesn't shut.

@askillthatpays 10 ай бұрын

When you've screwed up as many times as I have, you learn these tricks. Thanks for watching

@temomoreno2018 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I need to install one of these in my home also and the door you installed is the identical one I chose from Home Depot. I’ve never done this before but you made it look so easy. With all your fabulous installation tips I now have the confidence to install my own. Thank you so much.

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

That's great to hear. I've installed 100s of these and they're surprisingly tricky based on the surface, so I thought I'd share the tips I've learned along the way. Good luck and thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

@noone-gh1nr 8 күн бұрын

This was a great video and really helped me get mine installed. We were just doing this for looks, we didn't really need the security aspect of it so we just used the 3 inch screws with the washers like he did here for the "temporary" mount. Works great

@askillthatpays 7 күн бұрын

That's great to hear and the security screws are overkill anyway. In 15 years of working on doors, I've NEVER seen a case where someone tried to unscrew something. It's too noisy, difficult and time consuming. Thanks for watching.

@ronnie8274 12 күн бұрын

Thank you, this really helped me.

@askillthatpays 11 күн бұрын

I love hearing that. These can be deceptively tricky so I'm happy to share some knowledge. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.

@faithalarcon7020 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for info your tips were good in my installation Very good video

@askillthatpays 23 күн бұрын

That's great to hear. This one seems to really help people and I'm glad to see that because even though these are relatively "easy," those darn attachment screws can be problematic. Thanks for watching.

@robrob3402 3 ай бұрын

So correct I'm using the temporary screws first yeah I know what you mean once you've screwed up so many times you'll learn little tricks very cool

@askillthatpays 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad I could assist. Thanks for watching

@cidpusa700 15 күн бұрын

Awesome tips , in depth knowledge base you have. Great superb teacher and amazing video. I am off to home depot.

@askillthatpays 15 күн бұрын

With these tips, it's not that hard, but it took me about 10 doors to figure out this system so I'm happy to pass on some knowledge. Thanks for watching.

@phineusphineas Ай бұрын

Nice video! One addition: carry some white nail polish for touch ups if you scratch the surface.

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

Great tip!

@user-kg1pj1mz4l 5 ай бұрын

You make the best door videos.

@askillthatpays 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that. I have learned a lot from fellow KZfaqrs, but get frustrated when things are unclear or incomplete, so I do my best to post things that are helpful. Thanks for watching.

@jlrami1604 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, great video content. With amazing tips 🔥🔥🔥

@farid.shirvani Ай бұрын

This was the best video explaining. I did a perfect job the first time. Thank you 🙏 thank you , thank you 🙏

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've done so many of these and realized they probably seem very easy and yet there are some tricky elements about them so I wanted to explain. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.

@aprilgirl4411 4 ай бұрын

just excellent. thank you!

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad I could pass on some tips. These can be tricky and I've done so many of them that I'm happy to pass on my experience. Thanks for watching. I appreciate people like you who take the time to comment.

@user-lt3po1tm8s 9 ай бұрын

Thanks

@mackite4846 6 ай бұрын

awesome video thanks for sharing

@askillthatpays 6 ай бұрын

After doing so many of these, I'm happy to pass on the tips that have saved me so much time and effort. Thanks for watching

@silvermanicattack8190 4 ай бұрын

I just picked up that same screen door, and your video is the best explanation and the easiest way to install it thank you so much for your knowledge and I subbed to see more

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad I could help. I've installed so many of these and have dealt with so many little issues that I decided to pass along some tips. Thanks for watching.

@katykayy 4 ай бұрын

Great and informative video.

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

These things can be tricky and yet they seem so simple, so I'm happy to share the tips that I've learned along the way. Thanks for watching.

@okayokay2010 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for share it.

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. These are more tricky than most realize so I'm happy to share my experience. Thanks for watching.

@moraleswarnold 5 ай бұрын

Wow. Thank you

@askillthatpays 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome and thank YOU for watching. I appreciate it

@zulmafigueroa6440 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank. I can install my door now.

@askillthatpays 3 ай бұрын

That's great to hear. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@pipiripau7859 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. These seem very simple and yet they can be tricky depending on what you're attaching them to, so I'm happy to share the things I've learned in all my years of doing this. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

@paradise6606 2 ай бұрын

Thank God for men.

@askillthatpays 2 ай бұрын

That's high praise. Thanks for watching.

@Eddie-uh7tl 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for video, and great tip for the leveling the outside frame with the composite shim. Where do you get the shims? Thank you!

@askillthatpays 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. The composite shims are available at Home Depot but you have to search for them as they don't keep them with the wood shims. I've also found them at larger regional hardware stores. Thanks for watching

@martyr5542 19 күн бұрын

Very complete video.. wish i had watched it first. I just finished installing one of these and find my door knob on the security door hits the deadbolt of the regular door. I am going to need to take it out and shim it out about 1/2".. I don't have enough room to go up or down so frustrating. IS there any way to get those security bolts out short of grinding the head off? You've earned a new subscriber.. Thanks

@askillthatpays 19 күн бұрын

Yes, there are 2 ways to do that. One is to grab them with vice grips and hope it turns. The second is to put a cutoff blade on an angle grinder and cut a slot into it thus turning into a big screw. Then try to turn it with a large screw driver, or what I've done is cut off an old 5/8" spade bit and put it in the drill to use like a screwdriver. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@nbk9nbk1 Ай бұрын

The tip of using the top to figure width 🎉

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

Only took me 2 years and 20 installs to figure that out. LOL. I'm happy to pass it one. Thanks for watching.

@RaiderMarkAfterDark_sec122 Ай бұрын

I’ve got a stucco border they put around my door frame I’m guessing just for aesthetic. I’m wondering should I take a multi tool n trim it out where screen gonna go or should I just get some extra long bolts to anchor screen down to frame? Any advice

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

It's hard for me to say without seeing it, but a multi tool isn't a good choice for that much material. I would try longer lag screws first. If that doesn't work, then use an angle grinder with a diamond cutoff wheel. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@ryantracey9971 5 ай бұрын

12:21 - you mention when that final screw is in, it will usually just rub up against the edge of the door. If that screw is too close to the edge, does it prevent the door from closing ? Or does the lip of the door close over the edge of the screw ?

@askillthatpays 5 ай бұрын

Great question. The design always seems a little odd to me yet the doors have enough play in them that they manage to clear the screws. However, sometimes I've had to make the screw hole oval shaped to clear the door and other times have actually taken the angle grinder to the lip of the door. Thanks for watching.

@seanz1232010 2 ай бұрын

I was looking to replace a couple of these with new metal doors. Unsure how the screws will come out or if i wont be able to re-use the same hole positions. Any suggestions?

@askillthatpays 2 ай бұрын

If you buy the same type of door, the holes almost always line up with the old ones. However, You can always drill new holes and then use the procedures. In addition, the "security" screws are overrated. In 15 years of doing doors and fixing break-ins, I've NEVER seen a case where a thief brought tools and unscrewed something or removed hinge pins. It's too noisy and time consuming. Thieves smash windows, and use crow-bars. If you just use regular heavy duty construction lag screws, you'll have just as much "security." Thanks for watching.

@ukelilly 9 ай бұрын

I have an old security door and so I can't unscrew those screws to remove the old security door ? If so, any tips on how to remove the old door ? And with the previous holes from the old screws, qould I need to replace the door jamb ?

@askillthatpays 9 ай бұрын

There are two options. First is to grind all heads off with an angle grinder, remove the frame, then use vice grips to remove the screws. Second option is to cut off an old 5/8" spade bit and grind it a little to it's like a large screw driver. Then use a cutoff wheel and grind a slot into the screw deep enough to accept the 5/8" spade bit. Then use the spade bit in a drill like a screwdriver to remove the screw. Good luck and thanks for watching

@ukelilly 9 ай бұрын

@@askillthatpays Thanks :)

@kathryncotton9357 2 ай бұрын

Hi … thank you for this video I just bought the exact same door and was wondering does it matter if the house is a wood home? The concern is would the screws split the studs of the door frame?

@askillthatpays 2 ай бұрын

It's unlikely that you'll split the studs. As a precaution, pre-drill them with something slightly smaller than the screws. All the best and thanks for watching.

@kathryncotton9357 2 ай бұрын

@@askillthatpays thank you so much. Thanks for posting

@Amir_Ervin 7 ай бұрын

My front door has stucco surrounding front door. I did an inspection cut on the stucco. I found behind the stucco is more concrete. Do the one-way screws provided work going into concrete?

@askillthatpays 7 ай бұрын

No. There is typically some wood behind there somewhere because the stucco has to be allied to something. I would drill through the stucco til you find out how deep the wood is, and then get an appropriate length screw. Even though the screws that come with the kit aren't reversible, I don't always use them. In 15 years of doors, I've NEVER seen anybody unscrew a door to break in. They almost always use a crow bar. However, IF security is an issue, lag screws can be ground down once installed. Thanks for watching.

@Amir_Ervin 7 ай бұрын

@@askillthatpays there is wood behind the concrete. So it in this Stucco, Concrete, then wood frame. What do you suggest I do?

@sydneyjiron3586 Ай бұрын

What if my door measures 35 inches? What size screen door do I purchase?

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

36". I have a short that explains measuring doors here. Generally, whatever your actual door measures, round up. Thanks for watching. kzfaq.infot41FucifTmk?feature=share

@00Jesusrocks 4 ай бұрын

Can you switch the door knob to be on the right side instead of left side?

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

Yes, if you go to 1:35 of the video it shows that the door can easily be reversed. Hope this helps and thanks for watching. I appreciate it

@DMEN34 Ай бұрын

Hi! I already have an old rusted security door that needs to be replaced. Will it be easier to install new door since holes are already in place?

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

they usually line up in the same place, but sometimes they don't hold the new screws well. I would try it, but slide some wood slivers in the old holes to give a little more grip. Thanks for watching.

@DMEN34 Ай бұрын

Thank you for answering my question and helping me out!

@69DUDLEY 2 ай бұрын

Any Digital key locks you like for this gate ? 4:08

@askillthatpays 2 ай бұрын

I haven't seen one yet that can be installed in these without modifying the door. They need a larger flat surface. I used to do welding and I'd weld a plate around the hole to make a flush surface. Without doing that, they don't install well and the guts are exposed to weather. Thanks for watching.

@Bob-gn8ph 15 күн бұрын

Thanks ❤John 3:16❤

@askillthatpays 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it

@sabinehagemann6159 5 ай бұрын

How are these doors secure, when I can cut the screen with tin snips? What else can you use for a security door?

@askillthatpays 5 ай бұрын

It's difficult to cut with tin snips but I get your point. These types of doors come in different thickness and styles based on price. There are few doors, other than bank vaults, that are truly "secure." Doors and locks only keep out honest people. If someone wants to get in, they will. Security comes in layers, and products like this make it more difficult and less likely that a break in will occur because they increase the time necessary to do so. Thanks for watching.

@69DUDLEY 2 ай бұрын

Great job I have the locks and they slip on the metal surface besides double stick Gonna use mag locks with bracket and 30 RFID control The locks 40 50 for control blue tag combo battery push to exit better than these keys I used tuff foam to adjust the shim was helpful

@orgykicksazz 4 ай бұрын

The tool that came with the door broke, know how to screw the bolts without the tool?

@askillthatpays 4 ай бұрын

Depot and Lowes sell them in the screw section along with other security screws. The one that comes with the door is very low quality and the replacements are much better. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@medabee1322 9 ай бұрын

My door doesn’t want to lock after install lock wat can I do?

@askillthatpays 9 ай бұрын

There are a number of reasons for that. It could be hitting the lock on your other door. It could be misaligned up and down. It might not be closing far enough. It's a matter of loosening the screws holding the locks side piece in place and moving it however necessary to get it to line up. good luck and thanks for watching

@alicecoulson3711 9 ай бұрын

Can a metal security door be painted?

@askillthatpays 9 ай бұрын

Yes. I've done it with spray cans which came out splotchy and a rented spray gun which came out great. Thanks for watching

@coder5733 9 ай бұрын

Did I miss something? You were going to show how to remove a security screw. While installing my security door, one of the security screws hit something solid about 2 inches in and I can't screw it in any further and I can't remove it with the bit. (of course!) I'm not a carpenter, just an old lady, 66 yrs young.

@askillthatpays 9 ай бұрын

Arggg. that's frustrating. YOu've 3 options. Shear it off and drill a new hole or unscrew it with vice grips slowly. Lastly, cut a groove in the screw with an angle grinder and cutoff wheel to make a slot as though it's a big slotted screw. Then either use a large flat screwdriver or cut the point off an old 5/8" spade bit and put it in your drill and use that as a screwdriver. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@coder5733 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for getting back to me. I researched the comments in your video later on. I tried cutting a groove into the head of the screw with my Dremel and it didn't work for me because my hands shake, so the slot was kind of sloppy. I discovered that I could buy extra security screws just like the ones I had so I used a womans method of fixing the problem. I took my hammer and banged the 2 inches of the screw sticking out to a 90 degree angle and unscrewed it with a vise grip wrench. TaDa!! The Security Door looks great and I feel more secure in my home. Thank you for you instructive video. It was better than the others I had watched going into this project.

@whatnowok Ай бұрын

10:07…… Hummhumm

@askillthatpays Ай бұрын

I realize you only have one subscriber and don't actually make any videos, but I still appreciate that you take the time to watch my videos and comment. Thanks for watching.