Sidelite slab replacement – Therma-Tru Doors Repair and Replacement User Manual

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Repair and

Replacement

5.10

2014

SITE 5

Sidelite Slab Replacement

Staple

Exterior

Caulk Door Bottom

Select a (Elastomeric or Polyurethane) sealant that provides excellent adhesion to both plastic and wood.

Apply a 1/4” bead of (Elastomeric or Polyurethane) sealant to top surface of door bottom.

Attach Door Bottom

Note:

Fasten door bottom to sidelite slab with 1” staples or #8-15 x 3/4” Phillips dual angle wafer head

type 17 gimlet point screws.

For 14” and larger slabs use 5 or more fasteners.

Sealant

Staple

Inswing

Outswing

Caulk Door Bottom

Apply (Elastomeric or Polyurthane) sealant along channel on bottom of inactive door bottom.

It is recommended

to use an extra bead

of sealant in High

Exposure Markets.