Use a reciprocating saw with a longer bimetal blade to cut between the framing and the door jamb.
Replace frame for a sliding door.
Replacing the glass in a sliding glass door can be difficult and should be left to a professional to avoid any injuries to yourself or others.
Older patio doors may be difficult to operate so the thought of a door that glides open smoothly can be very appealing.
Place your door hinges and secure them in place with screws.
Check the 4 corners with your framing square.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Repairing small sections of rotten wood with special wood fillers like epoxy and putty costs 15 to 45.
Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.
An opening of roughly 72 inches in width and 80 inches in height is the usual requirement for a sliding door frame.
Remove the old sliding door frame.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
Lay down construction drop cloths or plastic to protect the flooring.
Gaps in the door.
With the head and side jambs cut free tip the frame from the top to the outside.
You will cut through the insulation fasteners and shims.
If the wooden frame is rotting and needs replacing rebuilding the frame costs 100 to 240.
Pry off the exterior trim.
Turn the power off in the area where you will be working.