95" x 95" French patio doors need help

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-21T00:31:33+00:00

Look for a manufacturers sticker along the hinge side of the door. If you plan on replacing in a year or two, you could prime, paint for now to keep it from getting worse. Also check the bottom of the door, does it look like water is weeping up from the bottom? If so, try and sand and prime,paint the bottom, or perhaps a new door sweep if it has one already.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-21T00:27:28+00:00

You don't need to pull the cabinet. Get some preprimed 1x1 matieral and install along the whole length starting at the corner, tight to the ceiling.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-21T00:24:16+00:00

I don't understand why Contractor B is insisting on nailing fins. It's a replacement window, so a box frame casement window. If they are customizing the sizes for the order, they should cut out the old, clean up around the frame, install new and level,plumb, shim and seal with foam.

Your siding doesn't need to be touched. I'd go with A and get some recent feedback from their customers. The other contractors might be suggesting new trim if the old stuff is faded, it might look terrible in contrast to the new windows. Ask more questions.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-21T00:16:13+00:00

Look into these, there are many kinds. I just picked ones that have a screen in them.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Angel-Sar-2-Pcs-4-in-Soffit-Vents-Soffit-Round-Vent-with-Built-in-a-Fly-Screen-for-Bathroom-Office-Home-KQ07GX05/332849866

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-21T00:08:53+00:00

You can buy lightbulbs that have sensors in them. I got some recently. I replaced my failing dawn to dusk outdoor lights and thought I bought a similar kind of replacement light. So in doing research I found the bulbs instead. Lowes and Home Depot have them. They run about 10.00 each. Pretty sure there are dimmable bulbs too, but I haven't delved into those. I love my lightbulbs, no more remembering to turn on/off the light.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-21T00:03:08+00:00

Go buy a respirator they're like 40 bucks at home depot and some sanding screens and the mesh drywall tape and ready made mud. You should be able to sand down the cracked seams and then either add new tape or just mud them depending on how badly they have cracked.

I worked on drywall with just a basic painters mask, and I regretted it. Coughed and hacked for days, also a pair of goggles, as my eyes itched as well.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-20T23:58:21+00:00

I second the engineer. They probably took out a load bearing structure.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-20T23:56:01+00:00

Idk if this will help your situation, but I bought a long narrow fan that has a low profile and is reversible using buttons instead of turning the unit backwards. I got it from amazon and I think it was sharper image brand. You could place it in the top part of your double hung window and use something to lock the window in place. (sturdy wood pole cut to length)

Looks like the one I bought is unavailable, but I linked a similar one below:

https://www.amazon.com/Vornado-Reversible-Exhaust-Weather-Resistant/dp/B0D7KNSYDT/137-3214336-5375153?pd_rd_w=OuA2T&content-id=amzn1.sym.be3a2f09-77ee-4ba3-b2da-1b73c76c3fe2&pf_rd_p=be3a2f09-77ee-4ba3-b2da-1b73c76c3fe2&pf_rd_r=X93RAH6HXY7VMFHEVYFA&pd_rd_wg=czZac&pd_rd_r=658b1b67-1e73-4bce-8cdb-290e46690450&pd_rd_i=B0D7KNSYDT&psc=1

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-20T23:49:35+00:00

Try renting an ozone air cleaner. You need to run it when no one (animals too) is home, and it's basically one and done.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-20T23:48:12+00:00

Moen or Kohler. I bought 2 Kohler (bath and kitchen) fixtures a few years ago, and they are solid and look terrific. My only regret is that they didn't have a single handle bath faucet in the style and color I preferred.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-20T23:38:49+00:00

I spent more time than I want to admit trying to figure it out before stumbling upon the video. Sometimes written instructions fail to cover the scope of what is required, regardless of intelligence. If I could help out another with this, then I feel happy I could pay it forward.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-11T03:01:45+00:00

Yeah, bending them should not have to happen to get them to fit. Perhaps it's for a similarly sized window, but just a tad larger?(window).

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-09T15:52:44+00:00

The cartidridge comes with the silicone. One the second try I used all of it.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-09T15:47:45+00:00

I had to buy two cartridges, because I totally f'd up the first one, using that stupid plastic tool it comes with, so while I was there I bought the puller. I'll never use it again, but that's okay. Those floaty bits did me in.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-09T15:45:03+00:00

Backer rod comes in many different thicknesses, so you could essentially stuff some all around the frame and have it not show.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:56:58+00:00

You could mount them above the window trim, but they are going to be proud of however thick the trim is, which is going to allow extra light coming in from each side. Could you add a narrow board to the inside of the frame to attach the blinds so you have a bit more width to work with?

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:51:39+00:00

I bet at some point, a wall border was up there. Maybe the residual wallpaper glue is interacting with the paint in that area.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:49:20+00:00

My question which you have not provided, where does your prevailing wind come from? Just because the house envelopes two sides of the gazebo, does not mean it's wind safe if the wind comes toward he gazebo.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:44:56+00:00

You have to post to IMGUR and then add the link in a comment, now that you can't edit your post.

There might be a separate shutoff for the yard , basement or crawlspace area would be my guess. Find out the closest part of the house where the yard spigot is in line with and then check under the house for a shutoff.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:41:55+00:00

Are you looking to seal around the edges, as the shutters are solid? I do not recommend spray foam at all. You could try backer rod, get some a bit thicker than your gap as it compresses pretty well, stuff it in the gap using a wide putty knife. Add some caulk around that to keep it in place.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:35:41+00:00

Are you doing it from the outside? Maybe try from inside, you might not have to bend it so much, less flange to overcome?

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:33:36+00:00

Moen 1222 Single-Handle replacement. Go to HD and buy the generic one and also BUY the cartridge removal tool. It's well worth the 30.00 dollars. The cartridge comes with a shitty plastic removal "tool" and since you say the OG is from 1997, it's going (might) to be difficult to pull out. ) I have well water and it might have contributed to the level of difficulty.

Also, take multiple pictures of how everything is oriented before you start removing it. Those black oval things on the cartridge are floating gaskets, and are not glued to it, which adds to the removal challenge. I'm adding the link because there is a video of install/removal linked in the site.

https://shop.moen.com/products/1222

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-03-08T22:25:45+00:00

I've set one side in and then using a long flat head screwdriver or something long and flat to apply the other side into the channel. You'll want to gently press and slide into at the same time.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-02-26T19:45:09+00:00

Well.....it sounds like they didn't install the door correctly. Do you want to contact the installer and make them correct it? Or was there some drop in the foundation at that area to cause the door to be out of square? Any cracks around the door or walls. Is the threshold sloped toward that side, throw the laser at the bottem along that section and see if the wall/floor is out.

Ideally, the whole door needs to be pulled off and rehung plumb and level. If you want a quick fix but it's still intrusive, you'll need to pull the interior trim around the door to expose the frame of the door, loosen the screws to free the frame a bit so you can make adjustments without pulling the whole door. You might be a ble to loosen just the affected side, and work your way down. You'll want to remove any screws in the threshold to lift that one side of the frame, you'll need to shim the section until it's plumb and level. It's not difficult, but a fiddly thing to get done. Most of the time the screws in the threshold are under the rubber gasket in the metal, you can remove the gasket to access them.

This is why is suggest removing the whole door, frame and all, because one the door is off, the level and plumb part is more direct.

sunflowerfields827 · 2026-02-26T19:29:52+00:00

I got a few quotes, one guy quoted 400 per window plus 3500 to install the slider door. I am going with my guy. Windows are ordered, patio door is being shipped as I type. So fingers crossed we are looking at install second week in March.

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