I dislike watching video after video finding one that covers all of my questions. Still I didn’t want to sit through a 22 minute one, glad I stayed. Very thorough!
LOVE these "small job" videos! I'm not looking to replace a whole kitchen, but theres's always things that need fixing around the house. One thing extra that I would have done is hit the rotten door jambs with some wood hardener.
Well I didn’t give my garage threshold a second thought with the wood trim around it rotting away from lack of gutters, but this video made me realize that my threshold was installed backwards! Thanks for the video showing me I have even more to fix now haha
I had to do that repair once. In place of the piece of wood underneath that always rots and gets eaten, I milled a matching piece of PVC lumber on my table saw.
My shed door is a mess. Threshold and casing is separating and I have to stand on the threshold to shut the door so one of these days before winter I need to fix it. Not sure what came apart but threshold is definitely loose. Thank you for video. Very thorough and no distractive noises.
Very helpful. Thanks. Only thing that I'd say is that when you get to the point of cutting the piece, it would be really helpful to demonstrate how to do it the way most of us will have to do it, either with a hacksaw or sawsall. Most of us can't pull an evolution power saw out of the shed. Anyway, don't mean to be picky. Appreciate the help.
I find that the dry rot that you were probing with your screwdriver tends to grow. If I wasn't going to replace the whole door...I would at least cut a lot of the rot away and put bondo on it. Bondo seems to encapsulate the rot pretty well. I also would buy a threshold that used pvc instead of wood. Wood always rots in a threshold..especially with closeness to the ground.
Great fix. Maybe in the future when you want to replace that door go to 36inch wide door. True its more work but that extra 4 inches makes a big upgrade for if you ever become injured and you need a walker or wheel chair.
Nice quick vid, only thing we do slightly dif, is when we lay a bead of seal under the threshold, we seal up the sides and across the inside, so if any moisture drives under it can’t get in and can always work back out away from the inside of the property …👍🇺🇸🏴
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I would have repaired the jamb as well. Just a thought. When I did mine, I lacquered the wood to keep it from rotting. The first time I replaced the threshold, it lasted about 2 years. It's been about 4 years with this new one and it's like new with a little wear.
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I am sure silicone caulk has a place to be used but I've not found one on a house. I worked in a research lab of a major door manufacturer and scientifically tested caulks and adhesives continuously. Silicone is a great adhesive but it has NO shear strength. Not something you want to revisit with a later repair. There are better products. Squiggly lines of construction caulk leave gaps. Take advantage and run a straight line at the exterior to help with water intrusion also get a continuous seal across that front. I also agree with replacing the bottom of those jams. 'while you're in there' Other than that, good video.
@TheFixerHomeRepair thank you! Finally what I needed to see. Well explained. Btw...there's a product you can paint on wood to harden it up. I've not used it yet but I saw it on another channel.
Great explanation, I need to replace just the wood part for a client that runs the wheelchair over it, but I also noticed that water when it rains could enter into the house due to the falty woodpart. I even wonder if there are stronger thresholds for wheelchair beat up.
Lmao 😂 the aluminum sill that was removed was the best part of the doorway! Everything rotten and rusted, and he kept saying oh this rot is not a reason to replace, save a little money 😂 someone will be replacing the jamb soon
Good job for saving a buck! Just want to give you a tip, when using tapcons, more times than not they will snap off or strip out when you use an impact to install them, so to save you much grief, after you prepare the anchor point with a hammer drill through the concrete, use a standard drill to send them home. Glad it worked out for you though, ( no re-do's!)
I would treat the rot in the door frame. My favorite is 50:50 acetone and epoxy resin. This soaks into rot to a good depth, kills mold and termites and after the acetone evaporates, the epoxy cures and makes the wood hard.
loL "A little sandpapering.... a LOT of sandpapering" 🤣 hope you sealed it afterwards LOL thanks for another both educational and entertaining video~! ❤❤❤
You can also cut that aluminum threshold with a wood working miter saw. Blades designed for wood have no problem cutting aluminum. Personally, I would have addressed the dry rot on the jambs but you can (and did), do want you want. 😃
Idiot proof instructions. Love it. Keep up the good work. Oh by the way noted the (hushed) conversation with the boss. Always good to get the seal of approval. Happy wife happy life.🙂
I do not recommend using silicone outdoors because UV light will quickly destroy it. Use acrylic instead, which can be painted over and is therefore better protected
Silicone is considered UV resistant. Plus, he has a high moisture situation here, which makes silicone the preferred choice. Sorry, you missed the target completely on that one.
Thanks for showing the process. Very helpful and informative. I'm curious as to why you did not repair the rotted wood on either side of the door before putting the threshold in.
What about dismantling the wood from the metal after cutting it to size, treating the wood with two coats of Tung oil, allowing it to cure, reassemble and then installing it. This would give the wood some waterproofing and maybe allow the threshold to last longer. Just a thought. Great video. Keep up the good work.
Great vid forDIYer's. I would have replaced jamb legs at same time...easier to get out. I cut mine at the bottom of lower mortise and match height on opposite side, shim out to plumb, glue in and your done! (plunge cut behind casing and re-caulk, I also use DAP clear 35yr, it's paintable.
To me it doesn't make sense to just replace a thrush hold,not when there's rotten frame and jam like that. It also appears you have carpenter ants 🐜 in your frame; wood shouldn't touch ground of any kind either, always place a water/moisture barrier down 1st. Do It right the 1st time, that's how you save some money long haul.
Couldn’t you have got a 32 inch threshold? I believe my door is that size too and am going to replace. Thx for video! Looks like fun! I’m sick like that. Can’t wait..😜
I didn't even know you could buy a door threshold like that! Thank you for these videos. Edit: I had a snake get in under a rotting door threshold, so it can be much worse than mice. lol
Cuttin aluminum, plastic, and wood I use my circular saw with a 60 tooth carbide blade. Wear a full face shield or expect a little shrapnel. Your videos are exceptionally explanatory! Anyone should be able and confident to fix their problems after watching your videos. Thank you.
When removing the old threshold, I make two cuts a foot apart. That way if they were super sealed at initial install, they enter one foot section can be removed first. The the outside sections can be eased out without any damage to door frames.
If I had found the rot at the bottom of the door frame I would have attended to it as well as it is likely to be the next point of entry. To those that may not have the fancy Evolution saw, you can cut this style threshold with either a mitre saw or a table saw with a sled. Aluminum can be easily cut on table and mitre saws. Certain silicone can be painted. DAP window and door can be painted.
How long ago was the driveway repaved? I worry that your trim is going to wick water back into the jamb and you'll be replacing it again sooner than planned. All in all good watch though. Thanks for sharing
I jad a comment on the sweep video , now this will help me totally cause im doing it to d garage door entrance i also dod some repair on the door & frame you are totally a top dog on this exelent detail ,explaining ,i thank u ibeen holding on d project for 2 or 3 months cause ibeen working around d house i had took part of d frame out & pre set with new wood ,now im ready to sand d partly good frame ,and then paint d frame and repair door at same time ,then keep your video to buy ? Installed the sweep&tresh hold with your help will help a lot,also on buyng trsh hold & sweep im 78 so i my son will help re installing the door & tresh hold,sweep , you are d great est? I love your video ,can you make 1 pn repairs on the frame llem? Opening for water damage
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Screen door too,help keep water out
Great video. Right to it. Explained everything very well. No music, no yelling, just the job. Perfect.
..and! No music competing with his voice! Love it.
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Or women who have all those but they aren't willing to do anything handy at all.
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Man I’m glad you kept the threshold centered. Hate when people don’t take that into consideration
I dislike watching video after video finding one that covers all of my questions. Still I didn’t want to sit through a 22 minute one, glad I stayed. Very thorough!
LOVE these "small job" videos! I'm not looking to replace a whole kitchen, but theres's always things that need fixing around the house.
One thing extra that I would have done is hit the rotten door jambs with some wood hardener.
PVC boards work great for replacing rotted door frames. I cut out rot 10 years ago, still looks great!
Whoo hoo!! First new house project! I was really looking forward to this.
I like how meticulous you are in your repair/ replace videos are. Thanks for the great videos, please keep making them.!
Well I didn’t give my garage threshold a second thought with the wood trim around it rotting away from lack of gutters, but this video made me realize that my threshold was installed backwards! Thanks for the video showing me I have even more to fix now haha
I had to do that repair once. In place of the piece of wood underneath that always rots and gets eaten, I milled a matching piece of PVC lumber on my table saw.
Perfect timing! Something I need to do on both my front and back doors. Thank you!
Good video! I don't expect any Threshold replacement any time soon, but very informative as always!! thank you for sharing!
My shed door is a mess. Threshold and casing is separating and I have to stand on the threshold to shut the door so one of these days before winter I need to fix it. Not sure what came apart but threshold is definitely loose. Thank you for video. Very thorough and no distractive noises.
Nice, very nice educational video! Just the help that I needed to replace mine! Thank you very much!
Amazing video! Clear explanations and demonstrations - thank you!
GREAT VIDEO! Perfect explanation. Perfect videography. Excellent commentary. AND you even wear your hat the right way.
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I've got a replacement threshold sitting in my shed that I've been procrastinating on installing. I guess this is my reason to get to work.
Very helpful. Thanks. Only thing that I'd say is that when you get to the point of cutting the piece, it would be really helpful to demonstrate how to do it the way most of us will have to do it, either with a hacksaw or sawsall. Most of us can't pull an evolution power saw out of the shed. Anyway, don't mean to be picky. Appreciate the help.
I had also brought and installed a plastic awning from Amazon to put over the outside of my exterior door
Nicely done🙂 Your videos have enabled me to understand and repair several itmes around our house. Thank you!
So I see you start your first repair project on your new home. Good job, Fixer.
I would cut off the bottom 3-5" of the rotted door jam and replace it with either pressure treated wood or some kind of plastic trim, like Azek.
Yeah you could totally do that but at that point I would rather just replace the door... which I will be doing, eventually.
I find that the dry rot that you were probing with your screwdriver tends to grow. If I wasn't going to replace the whole door...I would at least cut a lot of the rot away and put bondo on it. Bondo seems to encapsulate the rot pretty well. I also would buy a threshold that used pvc instead of wood. Wood always rots in a threshold..especially with closeness to the ground.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair fixing that rot with pvc or an epoxy is a whole lot cheaper and easier than replacing the door.
Keep in mind, shrinking and expanding of plastics may surprise you.
@kellyvcraig the bondo works well in my experience. Saw it on This Old House a long time ago
Great how to video, Straight on, No nonsense . Thank you!
Props to your videography - great shots!
Great fix. Maybe in the future when you want to replace that door go to 36inch wide door. True its more work but that extra 4 inches makes a big upgrade for if you ever become injured and you need a walker or wheel chair.
Glad I saw this video. I have a door to replace threshold and had no idea how to do it. Thanks
Nice quick vid, only thing we do slightly dif, is when we lay a bead of seal under the threshold, we seal up the sides and across the inside, so if any moisture drives under it can’t get in and can always work back out away from the inside of the property …👍🇺🇸🏴
Another great project. I would have left the burn mark. Makes it unique and gives it character. Look forward to more "new home" content.
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518k subs June 8, 2024!!!!
Don’t forget about us little guys that were here when you were at 35k which is STILL impressive
Thanks for the years of vids
great video Matt as always I'm looking forward to all the new house tweeks 💕👍
Nice and concise video. I’m not a pro but I would definitely put some bondo in the rotted section of the doorframe before reinstalling the threshold.
I would have repaired the jamb as well. Just a thought.
When I did mine, I lacquered the wood to keep it from rotting. The first time I replaced the threshold, it lasted about 2 years. It's been about 4 years with this new one and it's like new with a little wear.
And the best part.... no unnecessary bullshit music.
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you are awesome. I will watch all your videos. I have already saw 2 and subscribed right away. Very valuable info, you provide links, and teach extremely well.
Great channel! Like a longer This Old House segment.
Nice work! Glad you're tackling small projects to begin with in your new home!
That was great info. If you ever replace the door i would go ahead and add a slopped sill pan under the threshold so water always wicks out.
I am sure silicone caulk has a place to be used but I've not found one on a house. I worked in a research lab of a major door manufacturer and scientifically tested caulks and adhesives continuously.
Silicone is a great adhesive but it has NO shear strength. Not something you want to revisit with a later repair.
There are better products.
Squiggly lines of construction caulk leave gaps. Take advantage and run a straight line at the exterior to help with water intrusion also get a continuous seal across that front.
I also agree with replacing the bottom of those jams. 'while you're in there'
Other than that, good video.
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@TheFixerHomeRepair thank you! Finally what I needed to see. Well explained. Btw...there's a product you can paint on wood to harden it up. I've not used it yet but I saw it on another channel.
First project in the new house? Great to see Matt!
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Great explanation, I need to replace just the wood part for a client that runs the wheelchair over it, but I also noticed that water when it rains could enter into the house due to the falty woodpart. I even wonder if there are stronger thresholds for wheelchair beat up.
Lmao 😂 the aluminum sill that was removed was the best part of the doorway! Everything rotten and rusted, and he kept saying oh this rot is not a reason to replace, save a little money 😂 someone will be replacing the jamb soon
Woo hoo - 1st new house fix! Look forward to all the rest to come
Nice work and execution! Old doorways, warped walls, ceilings and curved floors can be a pain when renovating :-)
Thank you I got the right parts and tools but was a little confused on how to gett the old one out
Great vid, I have two thresholds that are exactly the same as you just fixed. This helps out a ton.
Good job for saving a buck! Just want to give you a tip, when using tapcons, more times than not they will snap off or strip out when you use an impact to install them, so to save you much grief, after you prepare the anchor point with a hammer drill through the concrete, use a standard drill to send them home. Glad it worked out for you though, ( no re-do's!)
Cant wait to see how your forever home takes shape! Great start with the door tho dude!
I would treat the rot in the door frame. My favorite is 50:50 acetone and epoxy resin. This soaks into rot to a good depth, kills mold and termites and after the acetone evaporates, the epoxy cures and makes the wood hard.
Loved watching this. Pretty much just the way I would do it!
loL "A little sandpapering.... a LOT of sandpapering" 🤣 hope you sealed it afterwards LOL thanks for another both educational and entertaining video~! ❤❤❤
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Thank YOU!
Man the timing of this video. Huge thanks man!
Excellent video. Thank you!
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bonus info with the blooper reel? nice
(also woo to first fixing thing video in the new house!)
Replace the threshold and the door sweep to make the bottom of the door air tight and relatively water proof.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
I like your content, thank you for it and I hope you are happy with your new house and will delight us with many new videos, thank you.
Yey!!!!!!! New project... looking forward to all your videos to redo the whole house!!!!!!!!!
Video I’ve been waiting for!! Thank you..great video!
Dude - Great video. Thanks. Thumbs up from Iowa. Maybe paint the wood bottom of the threshold? Who knows. Peace
You can also cut that aluminum threshold with a wood working miter saw. Blades designed for wood have no problem cutting aluminum. Personally, I would have addressed the dry rot on the jambs but you can (and did), do want you want. 😃
Idiot proof instructions. Love it. Keep up the good work. Oh by the way noted the (hushed) conversation with the boss. Always good to get the seal of approval. Happy wife happy life.🙂
Man I learned a lot here. I'm gonna hire someone to do my repair.
EZ fix for me, this video came right in time THANK YOU!
I do not recommend using silicone outdoors because UV light will quickly destroy it. Use acrylic instead, which can be painted over and is therefore better protected
Silicone is considered UV resistant. Plus, he has a high moisture situation here, which makes silicone the preferred choice. Sorry, you missed the target completely on that one.
Love your videos mate!
Thanks for showing the process. Very helpful and informative. I'm curious as to why you did not repair the rotted wood on either side of the door before putting the threshold in.
Thank you for a very detailed tutorial!!
This is a great video!. I'm always looking for ways to cut costs on my properties.
I like the style of video. Thank you.
What timing. Im planning on doing this exact repair sometime on the coming week.
They have paintable silicone. Good video.
What about dismantling the wood from the metal after cutting it to size, treating the wood with two coats of Tung oil, allowing it to cure, reassemble and then installing it. This would give the wood some waterproofing and maybe allow the threshold to last longer. Just a thought. Great video. Keep up the good work.
Great vid forDIYer's. I would have replaced jamb legs at same time...easier to get out. I cut mine at the bottom of lower mortise and match height on opposite side, shim out to plumb, glue in and your done! (plunge cut behind casing and re-caulk, I also use DAP clear 35yr, it's paintable.
First project on your new house 🎉😊
To me it doesn't make sense to just replace a thrush hold,not when there's rotten frame and jam like that. It also appears you have carpenter ants 🐜 in your frame; wood shouldn't touch ground of any kind either, always place a water/moisture barrier down 1st. Do It right the 1st time, that's how you save some money long haul.
You can cut aluminum with a standard mitter saw or any circular saw.
Couldn’t you have got a 32 inch threshold? I believe my door is that size too and am going to replace. Thx for video! Looks like fun! I’m sick like that. Can’t wait..😜
Thank you, do you have a video on the entrance to a home threshold? My 1950's home needs one desperately. Thank you!
Perfect vid! Exactly what I needed to see
Looking forward to weather stripping replace video. Probably "too easy" but I need to do it and I'm afraid I'll ruin things. Help!
I didn't even know you could buy a door threshold like that! Thank you for these videos. Edit: I had a snake get in under a rotting door threshold, so it can be much worse than mice. lol
Yes, Lowes has them in the Hardware section.
The snake was after the mice!
Cuttin aluminum, plastic, and wood I use my circular saw with a 60 tooth carbide blade. Wear a full face shield or expect a little shrapnel. Your videos are exceptionally explanatory! Anyone should be able and confident to fix their problems after watching your videos. Thank you.
I dunno, mice will cause more damage than a snake! But yes, i agree...nice to see that all-in-one threshold like that.
@@epswatman Ha! Very true. Snakes freak me out more.
Gran video. Gracias por la enseñanza. Como instalador cuánto podria cobrar por hacer ese trabajo? Bendiciones a ti.
I find Bondo to be a great quick and affordable fix for small sections of rotted out wood.
Excellent video!
When removing the old threshold, I make two cuts a foot apart. That way if they were super sealed at initial install, they enter one foot section can be removed first. The the outside sections can be eased out without any damage to door frames.
If I had found the rot at the bottom of the door frame I would have attended to it as well as it is likely to be the next point of entry. To those that may not have the fancy Evolution saw, you can cut this style threshold with either a mitre saw or a table saw with a sled. Aluminum can be easily cut on table and mitre saws. Certain silicone can be painted. DAP window and door can be painted.
How long ago was the driveway repaved? I worry that your trim is going to wick water back into the jamb and you'll be replacing it again sooner than planned. All in all good watch though. Thanks for sharing
Love your channel
Thanks so much!!
I jad a comment on the sweep video , now this will help me totally cause im doing it to d garage door entrance i also dod some repair on the door & frame you are totally a top dog on this exelent detail ,explaining ,i thank u ibeen holding on d project for 2 or 3 months cause ibeen working around d house i had took part of d frame out & pre set with new wood ,now im ready to sand d partly good frame ,and then paint d frame and repair door at same time ,then keep your video to buy ? Installed the sweep&tresh hold with your help will help a lot,also on buyng trsh hold & sweep im 78 so i my son will help re installing the door & tresh hold,sweep , you are d great est? I love your video ,can you make 1 pn repairs on the frame llem? Opening for water damage
Thanks for the great video
I learned a lot, thank you so much!
Very nicely done!!