Therma-Tru Doors Installation - Manual (Page 14)

Installation
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Step 12: Weatherproof, Finish and Maintain.
Provide and maintain a properly installed
drip cap or head flashing to protect top of
surfaces from Water intrusion and
damage. Tape and properly seal the top flap
of the Water Resistive Barrier (WRB) over
the head flashing.
Caulk around entire “weather” side of unit,
sealing along the brickmould to the flashing
material or siding and seal all joints between the jambs and moldings.
Seal the joints between the exterior hardware trim and the door face to
prevent air and water infiltration.
Place and set galvanized finish nails through the brickmould around the
perimeter. Use exterior grade screws if you are installing a storm door to the
brickmould. Countersink all fasteners and cover with exterior grade putty.
Add insulation material to the cavity between the opening and the unit to
reduce air infiltration and heat transfer.
All Therma-Tru® Fiberglass doors must be finished within 6 months of the
installation date for continued warranty coverage.
Paint or stain according to Therma-Tru® Finishing instructions. Do Not paint
or stain the weatherstrip, it is “friction-fit” and easily removed for painting or
staining.
All 6 sides of the doors must be finished. All door edges must be inspected
and maintained as regularly as all other surfaces.
All bare wood surfaces such as the door frame exposed to weather should be
primed and painted or stained and top coated within two weeks of exposure
for best performance.
Maintain or replace sealants and finishes as soon as any deterioration is
evident. For semi-gloss or glossy paint or clear coats, do this when the surface
becomes dull or rough. More severe climates and exposures will require more
frequent maintenance.
Access our website www.thermatru.com for printable versions of the
installation and Same-Day® Stain finishing instructions and to view our
Troubleshooting video for minor installation issues and adjustments.
P/N MSDRIST-VS
Finishing Instructions.
Work only when temperatures are between 50°and 90°F and with
humidity less than 85%. Do not finish in direct sunlight. Work only in
well-ventilated areas.
Smooth-Star® Doors:
To Paint Doors: Clean first with mild detergent and water or use a TSP
(trisodium phosphate) solution. Rinse well and allow to dry completely. Mask
off hardware, glass and remove weatherstripping before painting. Use high
quality acrylic latex house paint, following manufacturer’s directions for
application. Use exterior grade finishes for outside surfaces. Paint edges and
exposed ends of door.
To Paint Doorlite Frames: Remove any excess glass sealant by first spraying
with a window cleaner or water. Use a single edge razor blade to score the
sealant along the edge of the frame. Holding the razor blade at a 45 degree
angle, scrape the sealant from glass. Wipe remaining residue off with window
cleaner or mineral spirits. Clean glass frame with a mild detergent and water,
or use a TSP solution. Rinse well and allow to dry completely. Mask off glass.
Prime glass frames with an alkyd- or acrylic-based primer. Allow primer to
dry before applying finish paint coats. Use high-quality acrylic latex house
paint, following manufacturer’s application instructions. Use exterior grade
finishes for outside surfaces.
Fiber-Classic® Doors:
To Finish Doorlite Frames and Panel Inserts:
Remove any excess glass sealant by first spraying with a window cleaner or
water. Use a single edge razor blade to score the sealant along the edge of the
frame. Holding the razor blade at a 45° angle, scrape the sealant from glass.
Wipe remaining residue off with window cleaner or mineral spirits. Clean
glass frame with a mild detergent and water, or use a TSP solution. Rinse well
and allow to dry completely. Mask off glass. Prime glass frames with an
alkyd- or acrylic-based primer. Allow primer to dry before applying finish
paint coats. Use high-quality acrylic latex house paint, following
manufacturer’s directions for application and dry time. Use exterior grade
finishes for outside surfaces.
To Paint Doors:
Clean first with mild detergent and water or use a TSP (tri-sodium phosphate)
solution. Rinse well and allow to dry completely. Prime with an alkyd- or
acrylic-based primer. Allow primer to dry completely, then paint with acrylic
latex house paint, following paint manufacturer’s application instructions.
Use a primer and paint that are compatible. Use exterior grade finishes for
outside surfaces. Paint edges and exposed ends of door.
To Stain Doors:
Clean first with a clean cloth and mineral spirits and allow to air dry or wash
door with mild detergent and water, or a TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) solution.
Rinse well and allow to dry completely. For stained surfaces, we only
recommend the use of the stain and clear coat products found in the Therma-
Tru® Same-Day® Stain Finishing Kit. Apply stain with a rag. The longer
the stain is left to “setup” before wiping off, the darker the color will be.
Using a clean rag, wipe off the stain to the color shade you desire. Remove
any excess stain from the panel grooves with the foam brush provided; allow
the stain to dry for at least 6 hours before applying topcoat. See Therma-
Tru® Same-Day® Stain Finishing Kit instructions for complete details
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