Therma Tru Sill Extender Installation

If a sill extender is used place a large bead of caulk at the junction of the extender and the sill approach.

Therma tru sill extender installation. Caulking back side of brickmould. Is to illustrate how to install a therma tru door system using methods and materials that help eliminate water related leaks. Rather than eliminate or change any steps that. If the directions.

Genuine therma tru sills are engineered with features to help minimize the potential for leaks and drafts. To install the new door thresholds you need to refer to the manufacturer s instructions. 3 place unit in opening and temporarily fasten. If a sill extender is used place a bead of elastomeric or polyurethane.

Installation with a sill pan. Therma tru is not responsible for improper installation. Apply sealant to the floor beneath the door opening affixing any sill pan sill extender or brickmould you may be using. This extender kit is designed to work with masonite 3 0 x 6 8 36 x 80 and smaller inswing and out swing door systems.

Our adjustable sills allow flexibility to adjust the sill cap vertically to close gaps over time helping to maintain a tight seal between the sill and bottom of the door. The purpose of these instructions is to illustrate how to install a therma tru door system using methods and materials that help eliminate water related leaks. If a sill extender is used place a large bead of caulk at the junction of the extender and the sill. Be sure to use at least an entire tube when caulking along the sub floor and follow sealant manufacturer s instructions.

If the directions are closely followed the door system will have a. Step 2 if applicable. The kit will extend the frame and sill from a 4 9 16 wall condition to 6 9 16. Additionally place beads of caulk along the junction of the sill and the jamb and on the bottom surface of the jambs and brickmould.

Important this extender kit must be installed prior to installing the door system in the opening. Regardless of the material you need to lay your door threshold on top of your door sill and secure it there. Door system frame extender install the sill extender onto the threshold by inserting the radius edge of the extender into the groove at the front outside edge of the threshold fig 4. Put the curved edge of the extender run a 1 8 bead of caulk in around the perimeter of the frame fig 6 and then apply the extension jamb sides onto the.