Years of dirt exposure to the elements and hard use can turn sliding doors into sticking doors.
Replace sliding glass door frame.
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Many homeowners choose to replace sliding glass doors with newer models as a simple design update.
I am preparing to replace the glass only in an old aluminum sliding door.
Set the casing aside somewhere safe.
Measure horizontally across the top and bottom sides of the opening starting from the studs.
This video shows you how to take apart sliding glass doors.
Like any door or window the hardware on a sliding glass door will degrade overtime.
At glass doctor we frequently replace sliding glass door hardware including handles locks strikes and keepers rollers wheels tracks guides and bumpers.
The frame is not thermally broken however the glass is insulated.
Assemble the frame following the manufacturer s instructions.
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Caulk and install the new sliding door frame.
If you have a knockdown not preassembled door frame assemble it on the deck garage floor or other flat surface.
I am guessing that the glass panes are 7 16 with 3 16 airspace leaving 1 8 for rubber gasket.
It s very common for sliding glass door hardware to require replacement.
Dry fit the assembled door frame in the opening to make sure everything fits.
Here s how you can know what size door to get.
Remove the casing from the existing door frame to locate the studs.
Cracked or shattered glass.