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Apply a bead of urethane adhesive to the back of the pediment, press it into position above the door and fasten it with eight galvanized finishing nails.
Step 6: Install the crosshead pediment
Introduction
Step 1
Remove old door and threshold
Step 2
Prep for new door install
Step 3
Secure the new door
Step 4
Install door and lockset
Step 5
Prep for exterior trim install
Step 6
Install the crosshead pediment
Step 7
Install fluted columns
Step 8
Install plinth blocks
Step 9
Prep storm door for install
Step 10
Install storm door expander sweep
Step 11
Install storm door
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Tools List
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Hammer
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Drill/driver
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Circle saw
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Hacksaw
Shopping List
1. Replacement entry door
2. Urethane-foam exterior trim
includes crosshead pediment and fluted columns
3. Aluminum storm door
4. Urethane adhesive
used to adhere exterior trim
5. Silicone caulk
for sealing underneath new threshold
5. 1 5/8-inch roofing nails
used to secure new doorframe
6. Straightedge
used as a saw guide when trimming the siding
7. 3-inch (10d) galvanized finishing nails
for attaching urethane trim
8. Exterior-grade putty
used to fill nail holes in trim
2. Urethane-foam exterior trim
includes crosshead pediment and fluted columns
3. Aluminum storm door
4. Urethane adhesive
used to adhere exterior trim
5. Silicone caulk
for sealing underneath new threshold
5. 1 5/8-inch roofing nails
used to secure new doorframe
6. Straightedge
used as a saw guide when trimming the siding
7. 3-inch (10d) galvanized finishing nails
for attaching urethane trim
8. Exterior-grade putty
used to fill nail holes in trim
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