The existing door and its frame must be removed first.
Replacing a french door with a window.
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Replacing the essentially non functional exterior door with a window will make the home more secure and will enhance the look of the room by letting in more natural light.
Remove any remaining caulking and lose debris around the doorway then clean the work area.
So you ve just built a new deck on the back of your house and those once lovely double windows in the living room would now make a better door sliding glass or french out to that awesome deck.
Measure the opening and the door to check the fit.
Make sure it s legal to replace your door with a window.
Doors frames are generally not load bearing.
Turn your door into a window.
Remove the existing door.
Patio door options and upgrades.
Exterior doors may not be changed if they are also an important exit.
As you look at replacing your sliding patio door with a french patio door there are a variety of options and upgrades to consider.
Following are the basic steps in the project.
The style and color of the door handle can be upgraded and you can also add grids for a traditional french door look.