Check door unit | Therma-Tru Pre-hung Door Systems specification

Check door unit.

Check width and height.

Measure size of frame (width and height), not brickmold.

Remove cleats and packaging, but keep door fastened closed with transport clip. Do not remove clip or open door until instructed to do so later in step 7.

Check and prepare opening.

Is subfloor level and solid? Provide a flat, level, clean bearing surface so the sill may be caulked and sealed to the opening. Scrape, sand, or fill as required.

Shim subfloor for floor covering clearance, if required. If shimming, caulk under shims.

Is opening square? Check all corners with a framing square. Double-check by comparing diagonal measurements. Fix any problems now.

Are framing and walls plumb? Use a 6-foot level and check both sides of opening, both ways. Fix any problems now.

Are the wall surfaces around the opening in the same plane?

Fix any problems now.

Is the opening the correct size? Check it against the door frame size now, before installation. Opening should be frame height plus 1/2”, and frame width plus 1/2” to 3/4”.

Revise la puerta.

Verifigue el ancho y la altura.

Mida el tamano marco de madera (ancho y altura), no el marco de la pared.

Retire los amarres y el embalaje, pero mantenga la puerta cerrada con el sujeta- dor para transporte. No retire el sujetador ni abra la puerta hasta que se le indique en estas instrucciones.

Revise y prepare el espacio

La puerta.

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?El subsuelo esta nivelado y firme? La superficie de apoyo
debe ser plana y estar nivelada y limpa, de manera que el
umbral se pueda enmasillar y sellar en la abertura. Raspe, lije
o rellene la superficie si es necesario.
En caso necesario, coloque una calza sobre el subsuelo para
dejar el espacio que requiere la cubierta del piso. Si utiliza
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calzas, la masilla debera ir debajo de ellas.
?El espacio esta en escuadra? Revise todas las esquinas con
una escuadra. Vuelva a verificar comparando las medidas diag-
onales. Cualquier problema en esta momento.
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?El marco y los muros estan a plomo? Utilice un nivel de 6
pies y revise ambos lados de la abertura, en ambos sentidos.
Resuelva cialquier problema en esta momento.
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?Las superficies de los murosalrededor da la abertura estan en
el mismo plano? No deben estar combados ni torcidos.
Resuelva cualquier
problema en este
momento.
?La abertura es del
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tamano correcto?
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Comparela en este	~
momento con el tamano
del marco de la puerta,
antes de instalar. La
abertura debe tener la
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altura del marco mas
1/2”y el ancho del
marco mas 1/2” a 3/4”.

Pre-hung Door Systems specifications

Therma-Tru Pre-hung Door Systems have established themselves as a popular choice among homeowners and builders alike, known for their quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. These door systems are factory-prepped for easy installation, ensuring that both first-time homeowners and seasoned builders can achieve professional results with minimal effort.

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