I d need to trim the new one down a bit since it was a little over 72.
French door threshold detail.
It s the first step in weatherproofing the entrance to your home followed by the installation of door insulation products such as plastic bronze or foam weatherstripping around door frame edges.
The new threshold arrived in good shape with all the hardware included.
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Preparing the new threshold.
Whatever material is used all pans should have a dam on the ends and along the inside edge.
Figure 3 27 above pan flashing and threshold details below an entry door.
The threshold provides an air tight between your floor and the bottom of the door.
Figure 3 26 above flashing details above and below an exterior door.
Installing a french door threshold.
One other feature of french door construction is the hardware slide latch in the center of the head jamb and one in the threshold to keep the door secure.
One door can be latched shut while the.