How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
How to cut brick molding for french doors.
Brick mold trim is used around windows doors and even garage doors as a preferred trim of choice.
You will need to make miter cuts on the molding which involves a 45 degree angle so that you can slot the pieces together.
Remove the old hinges and door frame remove the old door and its hinges from the old door frame image 1.
How to cut through a exterior brick wall and install a door.
First take your utility knife around the outside edge where the old caulking is.
Then place the pry bar between the door jam and brick mold.
Attach the brick molding around the door using the nails and hammer starting with the head casing.
Use a reciprocating saw with a standard bi metal blade to cut through the nails holding the old frame in place image 2.
Remove the door frame.
Starting at the center of the head casing nail the brick molding into place.
I used the knife and then had to use a flat screwdriver to removed the old caulking.
Cut your length of brick molding down to the correct lengths taking care to make the corner cuts at a 45 degree angle.
Installing new brick mold can add to the appeal of your home s exterior and is not difficult to install.
Brick mold trim comes in wood or pvc material depending on your climate and needs.