Instructions / Assembly

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All 6 sides of the doors must be nished. For out-swing doors the
sides, top and bottom must be inspected and maintained as
regularly as all other surfaces.
All bare wood surfaces such as the door frame exposed to
weather should be primed and painted or stained and top
coated within two weeks of exposure for best performance.
Maintain or replace sealants and nishes as soon as any
deterioration is evident. For semi-gloss or glossy paint or clear
coats, do this when the surface becomes dull or rough. More
severe climates and exposures will require more frequent
maintenance.
STEP 10: Additional Frame Anchoring
If sill is prepared for anchoring screws, place appropriate screws
through the sill into the sub oor where needed (primarily on
outswing sills).
We recommend that you provide additional frame anchoring as
shown here. Certain states or jurisdictions, notably Florida and
the coast of Texas, have specic installation requirements and
may require installation in strict accordance with the product
approval for a specic product. You should always check with
the local authority having jurisdiction for any specic installation
requirements that may apply.
Doors with Sidelites:
Shim above mull post or jambs separating doors and sidelites.
Screw through the frame into the header, adjacent to the shims.
Double Doors:
Place temporary shims above the center of the head frame,
where doors meet. Pre-drill and insert a screw through frame into
header, then remove the temporary shims.
Patio Doors:
Shim above the mull post(s), pre-drill and insert a screw through
the frame into the header, at either side of the post.
STEP 11: Weatherproof, Finish & Maintain
Provide and maintain a properly installed cap or head ashing
to protect top of surfaces from water intrusion and damage.
Tape and properly seal the top ap of the water resistive barrier
(WRB) over the head ashing.
Caulk around entire “weather” side of unit, sealing along the
brickmould to the ashing material or siding and seal all joints
between the jambs and moldings.
Seal the joints between the exterior hardware trim and the door
face to prevent air and water inltration.
Place and set galvanized nish nails through the brickmould
around the perimeter. Use exterior grade screws if you are
installing a storm door to the brickmould. Countersink all fasteners
and cover with exterior grade putty.
Add insulation material to the cavity between the opening and
the unit to reduce air inltration and heat transfer.
All Builders Choice doors must be nished within several days
of the installation date for continued warranty coverage. For
Fiberglass doors the nishing requirement is within 6 months of
installation.
Paint according to Builders Choice Finishing instructions. DO
NOT paint or stain the weatherstrip, it is “friction-t” and easily
removed for painting or staining.
Door with Sidelites
Double Doors
Patio Doors