Therma-Tru Doors Repair and Replacement - Manual (Page 10)

Repair and
Replacement
5.10 2014 SITE 5
Sidelite Slab Replacement
Staple
Exterior 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
Sealant
Sealant
Staple
Inswing
Inswing
Inswing
Outswing
Outswing
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.