How to Install a Fiberglass Entry Door | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for Installing a Fiberglass Entry Door:
- pre-hung fiberglass entry door []
- 2x4 [] and shims []
- 6d nails []
- adhesive-backed waterproof membrane []
- silicone adhesive []
- 1x4 [], used as cleats when installing new door
- 3-inch long weather-resistant screws []
- minimal-expanding spray foam []
Tools for Installing a Fiberglass Entry Door:
- reciprocating saw []
- pry bar []
- 24-inch [] and 48-inch [ levels
- scribe []
- circular saw []
- caulk gun []
- drill/driver []
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