This is a great video, one of which will be using to tackle our window conversion next spring. Thanks

You deserve more likes on this. It was a useful video for me, and I've installed quite a few exterior doors. Just looking at turning a single window into a single door and browsing video for ideas. Good luck with the channel!

I just ran into your videos. Awesome job with these.

@FamilyDIYtv

8 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Great video! This helped me out soo much! Thank you!

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Love the video. Very informative, only thing I have to add is that the music at the beginning is way too loud. I turned my volume up to hear you, and then BAM! The music comes on and frightened my entire family. Great video though. I really want to do this.

@FamilyDIYtv

4 ай бұрын

yeah - hear ya man (see what i did there ! sound joke) lol .... not sure why it did that but when i play back i definitely hear it. hey - i'm always learning ! -Mike

Wish I could do this. You make it seem so easy

Thank you man 👍👍👍

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 Danny !!! Wooooo

Thank you so much ❤

@FamilyDIYtv

11 ай бұрын

you are welcome !!!

Nice job

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou ! -Mike

Uff lo que estaba buscando gracias por toda la información

How much does a job like this cost?

Great video. Can you please mind the audio levels next time? I had to constantly change the volume from when you were talking and when the music blares in. Thanks! I still gave you a like and will watch many times in my attempt to do this myself.

@FamilyDIYtv

6 ай бұрын

i hear ya man... not sure why it did that ? Thanks DUDE !

@jasonvegas3593

5 ай бұрын

Haha. I just wrote the same thing.

Looks amazing. Im wondering what does something like that cost?

Great video. Thank you! We are doing a new backyard patio and have a lot of space to work with. Yours looks very nice and similar to our style. Do you have any additions/projects in your patio that you are extremely happy you did or wish you did or didn’t do?

@FamilyDIYtv

10 ай бұрын

Sounds great ! AI’d go as big as you can. Also - think of multiple destinations… we haven’t gotten there yet but we’re adding a few More structures/ areas about there.

Thank you I’m converting my window and door to a slider and using this as my guidance. May I ask what door you purchased and how are you liking it so far? Anything you’d do differently! I’m about to purchase an American Craftsman slider from HD but I like the trim on yours better. Appreciate your time and input!

@FamilyDIYtv

10 ай бұрын

I used a masterpiece door with build in blinds. The only thing I’d do differently is trim the outside with white composite trim, instead of running the siding up to the door. Think it would have looked better, might still do it. Both my masterpiece doors came damaged which I had to fix during installation, was a pain ! Also couldn’t get the delivered to my house, had to pick them up. Which was also a pain. The delivery charge is well worth it, especially if it come damaged because you can have them take back ! Lol. I’m putting one more in and I have to get the same door so it matches. I’m not looking forward to picking it up again.

Thank you for sharing. Curious why a door header was used? Does a outside wall not need a door header? Curious how much window/door foam insulation was used. Would’ve like to see upclose you doing that. This helps me a lot - I’ll be replace a window to door soon.

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

The header was already there because there was a window there already.

How long did this cutout and install take? How many persons were needed to complete the job? Thank you for posting this vid. Great content 😊

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

With a good plan this took one day to get in weather tight. Another day to finish up siding …. I needed three guys to pick the door up because it was heavy. Thanks Mike

@maurahaynes7372

Жыл бұрын

Around How much does this cost to do? How much would convert a single window to a single door? Ballpark figure 🤷‍♀️

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

you doing yourself ?

What did you do about the dryer vent directly under the door? Surely you didn’t just leave the vent open under the steps

@FamilyDIYtv

10 ай бұрын

That exactly what I did. I put a cover on it and exhaust under the steps. The step are open, so no issue. I was gonna relocate but didn’t make sense.

Would it be more difficult to do this with a brick home?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Yes - I have a video on doing that (but that install was without existing window). So it would be a combination of both videos. Check it out. It’s on the channel… Also consider subscribing! Thanks Mike

How do I remove a stucco wall for a sliding door install, what's the best way

@FamilyDIYtv

2 ай бұрын

That’s a whole other process. You would need a concrete saw BUT you have to be very careful with water penetration with stucco, etc…. Also the finishing will be tough without redoing the whole section, as in patch work is always very noticeable on stucco. I’d hate to say this but maybe consult a pro on the stucco part. Sorry can’t really help there. When I looked for houses, stucco was a nonnegotiable… I don’t want stucco house.

The flashing tape you used is not compatible with silicone meaning it won’t stick to it when it cures. You need a polyurethane sealant when using that product like Tremco, Sika, or Permathane

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Wow- didn’t know that ! Thanks for the heads up.

@GY6SCOOTERCHAT

Жыл бұрын

This is what scares me about hiring people to do jobs around the house. People don’t know what they don’t know

@gripgetter

Жыл бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtv you did a great job man 👍🏾 I’m looking forward to doing mine very sooner than later thanks for the video.

@FamilyDIYtv

11 ай бұрын

Just heads up - installing door today and called Protecto wrap and asked, That’s not true, its compatible with silicone.

How much do you think it would cost me to do this myself? (Minus my ER bills) I’m kidding, I’m doing a kitchen reno now. My wife wants to convert our windows to a sliding door. We are in the middle of a pool install out back

I think I would have measured from the middle and framed both sides. So that the door would be centered in the opening. What was the reason for not doing that on this particular job? Asking just out of pure curiosity.

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I understand, the door is centered but we laid the door out where it made the the most sense on the inside and outside. Notice there’s another door pretty close to it, so that impacted it. Also another door was installed further down the wall, as well as a new kitchen layout in the inside. Allot of variables… So each job has its own details…. Thanks Mike

I've got a door and a window I want to swap places. How much would something like that typically cost?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Doing it yourself? Or ?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

@@Kel-th9hv It’s cost me 2 grand but could be done cheaper and there’s so many variables. The door cost $1,600 Additional installation materials - $200 Siding/ drywall - $200 You could do cheaper buy getting a less expensive door from HD or lowes …. Can also spend $3000 alone just on a door. So its tough to estimate in general. - Mike

@conchim99

9 ай бұрын

My contractor charges $1k for installation. I'm pretty handy myself. Should I do it myself? I fix my own car. Do my own timing belt on honda Odyssey. I did all my recessed lighting 25 in my new house. Should I attempt this job converting window to door?

Can you tell me where to find the door jamb extension? I asked at Home Depot and showed them a photo, but they looked at me with a blank stare and shrugged 'I dunno'. I spent half an hour in there trying to find it.

@FamilyDIYtv

9 ай бұрын

Try the drywall isle. Should be in same section and corner bead.

What if the installers skip the sill flashing tape and just lay the door down on wood with silicone between the wood and the bottom of the door

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Not ideal but prob okay. That’s the way it was doing for decades. If it gets a lot of rain on it I’d maybe consider adding tape to bottom to cover whatever wood you can see. Tough to answer without seeing it.

Great job. Does the door sit in the bottom plate or subfloor??

@FamilyDIYtv

9 ай бұрын

in my case it's kinda both... if subfloor is at correct height then no issues...

@michaelraduazzo6146

9 ай бұрын

​​@@FamilyDIYtvmeaning you had to add to the subfloor after taking off the bottom plate?

@michaelraduazzo6146

9 ай бұрын

Btw . Totally love the rolling pin! 😂😂

@FamilyDIYtv

9 ай бұрын

@@michaelraduazzo6146 went to subfloor

I wish you would have shown how you attached the steps and finished the siding around them

@FamilyDIYtv

9 ай бұрын

sooo i did record it but completely forgot to edit and post - this reminded me ! lol guess i should find that footage !

@joefivebeeps

9 ай бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtv 😂 that would be great! thanks !

Did you use the same header from the window ?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I want to do same thing to an old house built 1949 this house has old wooden frame glass windows double pane with storm screens..any advice for me I am building incline but Considering the age of my house what would be your best advice..? My window is 82in high to the floor and 68 width in stud to stud..what size of window would i need..?? Thank you in advance for you advice and help. I can provide u with pics of the old window.

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

You want to put a door in right ? Your height seems fine but the width, just go smaller than 68. Consider rough opening size when buying a door. Not the finished size.

@raulsbackyardoutdoorliving262

Жыл бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtv Yes I am putting a door in. I order a sliding door sized 70W x 80H, my house has old asbestos siding on the outside, this will be tricky to mold it on the outside frame, whats your advise for external sealing the flush, and what external kind all weather trim should i use??

do you need. permits ? to convert that?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Yes - u need permits to pretty much do anything.

Good info. however the music and your speaking volume differs too much (first few minutes). I have to lower my volume and then re-raise it when you talk again. Later on it gets better though

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback ! Yeah music gets loud there for a bit …. Still working on my editing! I’m a work in progress kinda guy ! Lol.

Need to find a video like this but one where you need to add a glue lam header

@FamilyDIYtv

11 ай бұрын

Any video showing how to install a header should work for ya. Hope ya find what you need !!!

roughly how much does this project cost?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Think it was like 2 grand …I have a breakdown of the cost in another comment somewhere

How much cost doing something like that?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

It’s cost me 2 grand but could be done cheaper and there’s so many variables. The door cost $1,600 Additional installation materials - $200 Siding/ drywall - $200 You could do cheaper buy getting a less expensive door from HD or lowes …. Can also spend $3000 alone just on a door. So its tough to estimate in general. Any more questions- let me Know

@josephinedunn5764

Жыл бұрын

Can this be done in a lid cabin?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

@@josephinedunn5764 assuming you mean log cabin. Yes it can be.

How much did you charge for that slider install

@FamilyDIYtv

11 ай бұрын

it's my house

@betsygalloway3310

3 ай бұрын

😂lol

I got a wild estimate for an install like this. What do you think is fair? They tend to charge by job rather than hour on something like this. How long did this take you, all in?

@FamilyDIYtv

6 ай бұрын

so many variables. Best thing to do is get multiple estimates and make sure your comparing apples to apples. So same quality door, ect.. giving a number is almost impossible.

@1YzeWhoaman6821

6 ай бұрын

@FamilyDIYtv Lowe's wanted $900 but when the guy came to measure he said Lowe's wouldn't even allow them to replace double window with patio doors, only door for door replacement. Second estimate $1800. So, Idk where to go from here. Such a large difference in rates.

@FamilyDIYtv

6 ай бұрын

@@1YzeWhoaman6821 if that includes door and install, that’s great prices in my opinion ! Check quality of door. Think my door alone was $1600, in total it cost me 2 grand in materials. I did install myself.

@1YzeWhoaman6821

6 ай бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtv That would be fantastic but the door alone was 4 grand.

@FamilyDIYtv

6 ай бұрын

@@1YzeWhoaman6821 4g’s seems high for the door. $1800 for labor for labor seems a tad high but depends on your location. It’s a full day, if not more, of work.

Do i have to get permission from the city??

@FamilyDIYtv

9 ай бұрын

You should get permit

Handy man want to charge about$ 700 to do the same thing. Converting window into sliding door. Is this feasible for me to do? I'm handy too. Just rerouted my hot water slab leak with pex b . Handyman wanted $2k for it. I used $ 150 in sharkbite and tubing and 2 days of work

@FamilyDIYtv

9 ай бұрын

I could say with a god plan you can do anything. I'd say yes you can do it !!! get a few friends and family to help and don't underestimate this. one of the most important thing it to make sure you can get it weather tight within the first day, so don't worry about the internal finishing the first day ... just get it weather tight day 1.

❤❤❤❤ Now I have find a licensed, insured company to do it! Thank you!

How much this cost you plsr

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

It’s cost me 2 grand but could be done cheaper or more and there’s so many variables. The door cost $1,600 Additional installation materials - $200 Siding/ drywall - $200 You could do cheaper buy getting a less expensive door from HD or lowes …. Can also spend $3000 alone just on a door. So its tough to estimate in general.

Please come do mine 😂

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Come finish my kitchen, I’ll do your door ! Mike

You should had taken the slider out before installing it. No doubt there is a Crack in the corner.

This is a lot of money, I wish they would just put bigger windows/doors on homes in the first place.

A broken weld in the corner is not going to pass inspection

Why will "this get a lot of people upset"?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

lol - just having fun .... see someone did ! ha

@mattiefattie3895

Жыл бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtv who?

Don’t worry about the fact you didn’t build a header to structurally cover this new opening. It’s people like you that give builders a bad name.

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

Dude - there was an existing window ! So in conclusion there was already a header there. As a “builder” you’d think you know this - lol. Here’s your first builder lesson, windows have headers ! Lmao ! Some of the comments from people make amaze me. Come on man, don’t always look to find something wrong, look to help and better others. -Mike

@tomhuggard1510

Жыл бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtv Brother, if this was inspected it would fail without a proper header. The header on the existing window was insufficient, there needs to be the width of the wall X 5-1/2” minimum for an opening this size. The header needs jack studs on the sides and cripplers above to distribute the weight. Don’t get defensive, take it as constructive criticism and use it on your next job. That’s how we get better 💪🙏

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

@@tomhuggard1510 so a door needs x 5 1/2 but window doesn’t. Also this door opening was smaller than existing window.

@GY6SCOOTERCHAT

Жыл бұрын

@@FamilyDIYtvhow is a sliding door smaller than an existing window ?

@FamilyDIYtv

Жыл бұрын

@@GY6SCOOTERCHAT the door has to be the same size or smaller if you want to use existing header.