Therma Tru Sill Extender Installation

3 place unit in opening and temporarily fasten.

Therma tru sill extender installation. This extender kit is designed to work with masonite 3 0 x 6 8 36 x 80 and smaller inswing and out swing door systems. Place the right and left sill pan ends onto the sealant beads and tightly. Door system frame extender install the sill extender onto the threshold by inserting the radius edge of the extender into the groove at the front outside edge of the threshold fig 4. Caulking back side of brickmould.

Is to illustrate how to install a therma tru door system using methods and materials that help eliminate water related leaks. Additionally place beads of caulk along the junction of the sill and the jamb and on the bottom surface of the jambs and brickmould. The kit will extend the frame and sill from a 4 9 16 wall condition to 6 9 16. Important this extender kit must be installed prior to installing the door system in the opening.

If the directions. Regardless of the material you need to lay your door threshold on top of your door sill and secure it there. Installation without a sill pan lay the door unit on edge or face so that the bottom surface of the sill can be caulked place very large beads of caulk across the full width of the sill. The purpose of these instructions is to illustrate how to install a therma tru door system using methods and materials that help eliminate water related leaks.

Therma tru is not responsible for improper installation. If a sill extender is used place a large bead of caulk at the junction of the extender and the sill approach. Step 2 if applicable. Apply sealant to the floor beneath the door opening affixing any sill pan sill extender or brickmould you may be using.

Installation with a sill pan. Rather than eliminate or change any steps that. If a sill extender is used place a large bead of caulk at the junction of the extender and the sill. Be sure to use at least an entire tube when caulking along the sub floor and follow sealant manufacturer s instructions.

To install the new door thresholds you need to refer to the manufacturer s instructions. Our adjustable sills allow flexibility to adjust the sill cap vertically to close gaps over time helping to maintain a tight seal between the sill and bottom of the door. Put the curved edge of the extender run a 1 8 bead of caulk in around the perimeter of the frame fig 6 and then apply the extension jamb sides onto the. Genuine therma tru sills are engineered with features to help minimize the potential for leaks and drafts.