How to Do Slider French Door Replacement and Disposal in Sunol

French door replacement is a great option as slider doors are a very common feature. These popular, open light fixtures allow the rays to shine through into the interior of a home, giving residents an unobstructed view of the beauty of the outdoors. Unfortunately, sliding glass doors are among the most inefficient energy areas of a house. Though great improvements have been made over the years, old sliders show their age and replacement eventually becomes the only option.

Replacing sliding glass doors is a home improvement project that comes up often, especially in older homes. Before energy efficiency became a priority, and before technology improved building materials, sliding glass doors were some of the most inefficient aspects of a home, bar none. In fact, an older sliding glass door that faced the wrong direction was almost like not having a barrier there at all. --Home Advisor.com

Slider French Door Replacement Guide

French door replacement help to exude elegance and top the list when it comes to enhancing a room's charm. These are perfect replacements for old sliders, but of course, the sliding doors must first be taken out. Replacing sliders with French doors isn't very complex, but the work will be somewhat challenging. Since most sliders chassis are installed in block, you'll need to use more than a little muscle to remove them. Once you have the rough opening measured out and have purchased your new French doors, you'll need to gather the following items and tools: a claw hammer, pry bar, drill-driver, drop cloths and plastic, eye protection, a dust mask, and someone to assist you. Then, follow these steps:

1. Put down drops cloths and create a plastic barrier. When you remove the old glass sliding doors, it's likely a lot of dust will fly about. Put down drop cloths and use plastic to cover nearby furniture.
2. Remove the trim. The trim around the sliding glass doors must be removed to fully expose the track. If you plan to reuse some or all of the trim, pry it off carefully with a claw hammer or a pry bar. Place the trim out of the way to avoid tripping over it.
3. Take out the track. The track will probably be installed with concrete screws and difficult to remove. Use a drill-driver and start at a low power setting so you don't accidentally snap the heads off the screws.
4. Hang the French doors. Once the track is out of the rough opening, you can then set prehung French doors in, following the manufacturer's instructions. You might have to use shims to close small gaps and to ensure the doors are plumb and level.

Old Slider Door Disposal

Since the local trash collection won't pickup such large items, you can rent a truck to haul away the old slider glass doors and take them to the local landfill; you'll have to pay a disposal fee, though. A less expensive alternative is to phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.