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    Advise installing fiberglass door in concrete

    Ok, thanks for your help!
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    Advise installing fiberglass door in concrete

    Ah, will do. The height is no problem but it is a pretty solid 35 wide. However... the old concrete could be chiseled out at the tight spots I guess, as the original stonework is more like 37” wide.
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    Advise installing fiberglass door in concrete

    That’s what I was hoping for, but I haven’t installed many doors before into concrete. Does the pre-hung unit’s jamb act just like the wooden jamb in the pics? OR do I need to install a wooden frame to accommodate the pre-hung? Also what do you mean by ‘pad it out’? Pack any gaps with concrete...
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    Advise installing fiberglass door in concrete

    Thanks. I’ll double check my measurements and the specs from the manufacturer. Appreciation for the quick response!
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    Advise installing fiberglass door in concrete

    I need to replace an entry door in our basement. This is at ground level in an old stone and concrete foundation. The existing door is wood with wood jam. I want to replace it with a ThermaTru or Jeldwyn Pre-hung Fiberglass door. What I hope to do is take out old door and jam (leaving only the...
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