OMG, you guys did this video while it was raining! ...that's what I call DEDICATION!!, you guys are great! , let's start with a big thanks for doing and sharing this video!
@suzannealison Hello Patricia, I had brick above my door as well and I did insert the steel lintel to support it. The installation of the steel lintel is 2 minutes and 45 seconds into the video How to Add a Door in an Exterior Brick Wall - Part 2 of 2. Glad I could help. Luke Zmolik
Thanks for you video. I have a question. I have a two story wall where I'll like to add a door. I believe I need to add steel lintel because of the weight of the brick. How would you do that? Patricia from Austin TX
How much does a project like that cost? We live in a brick house whose previous owners closed up a door using bricks to match the existing ones. I want it opened back up and am curious what it would cost.
Well it depends what you run into but I did a job similar to this turning a window into a slider and charged 3000 to do the job but somewhere like west shore homes would probly charge 25000
Just bidded taking out window and creating a door opening ,,bidded $3200 ,customer said too high ,, 😂😂ummm no it's not ,,you either Want it done right or not
Hello Dennis. We used a 1x6 material that was ripped down to the required width needed to be flush with the outside of the brick. I would suggest a PVC product or other similar that is not prone to rot from capillary action. When wood is applied on a vertical surface in close proximity to ground moisture the wood can suck up the water like a sponge even if the wood is applied 1/2" off of the base surface that holds the moisture. This is why you see a lot of garage overhead door jambs rotted out at the bottom. Those jambs should have been pressure treated. In the case of the added exterior door you can use a PVC product that will not suck up the moisture and set it directly on the base. Or you can use other products and primer paint the bottom of the jamb before installation and install it 1/2" up off the base. Also, the video does not show it but also install a metal flashing above the top horizontal trim on the outside of the brick. This needs to be notched back in to the brick or mortar joint above the door. You want to eliminate any water that can get behind the that top piece of trim. Good luck. Luke Zmolik
you made a point to check for pipes/wires etc before cutting which is an extremely important step.. but did you not notice the 2 plates (1 right in your work space)?.. stud finder with metal detector could save you cutting into the wall since it's gyprock interior.
Hey Dan. I got lucky and did not have an electric outlet in my way. If you have an outlet in the way you would need to call an electrician to move it for you. Luke
why only cut a small hole first and start feeling around. Just cut a door size hole out and re route any pipes or wires as needed. If the door needs to be there then no problems,
With the lack of outlets or exterior water spigots I was pretty sure there would be no pipes or wires. I was correct and it worked out. If there would have been pipes or wires in the wall, as a homeowner, maybe I would want to relocate the door or decide not to do the project. I cut a small hole to show homeowners the easiest way to make that drywall repair if they chose not to proceed in that location. I try to create my videos so they work for everyone watching them. I do not know the layout of other viewers homes. Other viewers may have other suitable locations for the door.
OMG, you guys did this video while it was raining! ...that's what I call DEDICATION!!, you guys are great! , let's start with a big thanks for doing and sharing this video!
Yes. I am dedicated to my work. I love what I do. Thanks for the kind comments.
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great video. how much would it cost to have that done?
Great video, thanks for sharing. You can get wet brick saws which will fix the issue with the dust while cutting.
@suzannealison Hello Patricia, I had brick above my door as well and I did insert the steel lintel to support it. The installation of the steel lintel is 2 minutes and
45 seconds into the video How to Add a Door in an Exterior Brick Wall - Part
2 of 2. Glad I could help. Luke Zmolik
Of course it starts raining as soon as you're going to cut an opening in brick! Great video! Thanks!
Great video, great job and easy to follow.
Good job Luke
Thanks for you video. I have a question. I have a two story wall where I'll like to add a door.
I believe I need to add steel lintel because of the weight of the brick. How would you do that?
Patricia from Austin TX
How much does a project like that cost? We live in a brick house whose previous owners closed up a door using bricks to match the existing ones. I want it opened back up and am curious what it would cost.
What holds the brick above the door, or does it hold itself?
He said something about putting in an angle iron up there but you also have the head of the door frame itself as well.
Great but more than I can do
How much do you all think it would cost to have this done ? A door and to add windowns ?
Does anyone have an idea
Well it depends what you run into but I did a job similar to this turning a window into a slider and charged 3000 to do the job but somewhere like west shore homes would probly charge 25000
Just bidded taking out window and creating a door opening ,,bidded $3200 ,customer said too high ,, 😂😂ummm no it's not ,,you either Want it done right or not
Great job, excellent presentation, thanks a lot!
GREAT video!!
How long did it took you to do this project. From brick cut to door trim installed?
Thanks for the video. Gotta appreciate the Whataburger cup as well.
What did you use to bring the jamb out flush with the brick wall…….I will be attempting this project in a couple of weeks.
Hello Dennis. We used a 1x6 material that was ripped down to the required width needed to be flush with the outside of the brick. I would suggest a PVC product or other similar that is not prone to rot from capillary action. When wood is applied on a vertical surface in close proximity to ground moisture the wood can suck up the water like a sponge even if the wood is applied 1/2" off of the base surface that holds the moisture. This is why you see a lot of garage overhead door jambs rotted out at the bottom. Those jambs should have been pressure treated. In the case of the added exterior door you can use a PVC product that will not suck up the moisture and set it directly on the base. Or you can use other products and primer paint the bottom of the jamb before installation and install it 1/2" up off the base. Also, the video does not show it but also install a metal flashing above the top horizontal trim on the outside of the brick. This needs to be notched back in to the brick or mortar joint above the door. You want to eliminate any water that can get behind the that top piece of trim. Good luck. Luke Zmolik
you made a point to check for pipes/wires etc before cutting which is an extremely important step.. but did you not notice the 2 plates (1 right in your work space)?.. stud finder with metal detector could save you cutting into the wall since it's gyprock interior.
Hi Luke what did you do to remove the electrical plug great video
Hey Dan. I got lucky and did not have an electric outlet in my way. If you have an outlet in the way you would need to call an electrician to move it for you. Luke
How did you cut the studs up in the wall above the sheetrock and brick to make room for your headers?
Hello Mike, I used an oscillating tool with a wood cutting blade. Hope this helps.
Thanks
Very informative! I will definitely hire a pro like yourself to do this. Do you know roughly how much that costs?
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why only cut a small hole first and start feeling around. Just cut a door size hole out and re route any pipes or wires as needed. If the door needs to be there then no problems,
With the lack of outlets or exterior water spigots I was pretty sure there would be no pipes or wires. I was correct and it worked out. If there would have been pipes or wires in the wall, as a homeowner, maybe I would want to relocate the door or decide not to do the project. I cut a small hole to show homeowners the easiest way to make that drywall repair if they chose not to proceed in that location. I try to create my videos so they work for everyone watching them. I do not know the layout of other viewers homes. Other viewers may have other suitable locations for the door.
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do it yourself , go to Woodprix page and learn how.
License florida contractor here I do these all the time $500
Wish you were in Oklahoma! We're being quoted upwards of $10K for this!!!
$500 😂😂😂your losing money !!!!! Door itself is over $500 to purchase and install and paint
Whataburger!
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No such word as "heighth"...
What's with the earplugs up your nose? 🤦♂️