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03-04-2009, 10:10 AM
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TRC
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Windows and Doors
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Door Install, how long?
Single entry, typical job, no storm door, new sill, new riser, basic trim, standard 2" brickmould (very rare around here), alum. over bm only. Caulked exterior, caulked interior.
For me alone it's about 4 hour avg. when working alone. 3 hours with my helper.
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03-04-2009, 12:02 PM
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Pro
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This one took three hours last Friday. Had to make opening 2" smaller on both sides. 2 men, I stood around and watched and visited with the HO(Iowa Mutual Insurance President). Pella triple pane/with blinds.  
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03-04-2009, 01:13 PM
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Pro
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Sure, what you got?
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2 hours alone.
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03-04-2009, 01:54 PM
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Chief hand holder
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Simple R&R, about 3 hrs alone.
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03-04-2009, 02:55 PM
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Contractor
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I can get it done in 3hrs.
Metal...is that 2 guys PLUS you?
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03-04-2009, 03:20 PM
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Pro
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No, just they guys. I stood around bs'ing with HO's. Took two guys just to lift the patio door. Triple panes are heavy.
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03-04-2009, 04:47 PM
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Pro
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Sure, what you got?
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I am just kidding on the two hours alone, most houses I have to put a door in requires quite a bit of fudge work just to make it look right.
Darn wonky old houses.
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03-04-2009, 05:13 PM
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Pro
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 ummmm. I would say 3 hours or so. Course if I did it by myself, about 10 min!!!!!!! 
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03-04-2009, 05:45 PM
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Member
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Two months
Started right after Thanksgiving
Finished the tile on the inside two days ago....
My house... a few of these got in the way
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I have been doing so much with so little for so long, I can practically do anything with nothing at all.
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03-04-2009, 07:00 PM
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stop botherin' me!
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4 hours alone for me, add an hour for capping. For my guys about 3 hours complete.
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03-04-2009, 08:32 PM
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TRC
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Windows and Doors
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Did a double interior door that took me 8 hrs the other day.....ever have those days?
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03-04-2009, 08:36 PM
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TRC
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Windows and Doors
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Hey metalbender! No metal?? Have to change your name now.
BTW: Who stained interior trim?
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03-04-2009, 08:41 PM
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Professiona Instigator
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I did one the other day and it took 6 hours with a Carpenter.
I think I added 3 hours to his job. I should have just stayed in the truck and out of his way. 
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03-05-2009, 08:17 AM
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Pro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRC
Hey metalbender! No metal?? Have to change your name now.
BTW: Who stained interior trim?
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What do ya mean, it's a clad door.  We stained it, at an old church set up as a work shop. The sprayer is always plugged in with poly in it.
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03-06-2009, 12:21 AM
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TRC
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Windows and Doors
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I know it's clad. I meant the brickmould. Stain looks great.
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03-06-2009, 08:50 PM
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Pro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRC
Single entry, typical job, no storm door, new sill, new riser, basic trim, standard 2" brickmould (very rare around here), alum. over bm only. Caulked exterior, caulked interior.
For me alone it's about 4 hour avg. when working alone. 3 hours with my helper.
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I do them by myself and figure that time frame (3.5-4hr). When you say new sill and riser (kickboard?) I'm guessing this is an older 1960's era entry door with full 5/4 jambs, 8/4 oak sill that the original carpenter used a hatchet to chop down the joists when he set the unit.
Changing out a new style prehung is only about 2.5 -3 hrs.
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03-07-2009, 08:37 AM
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TRC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timnj
i do them by myself and figure that time frame (3.5-4hr). When you say new sill and riser (kickboard?) i'm guessing this is an older 1960's era entry door with full 5/4 jambs, 8/4 oak sill that the original carpenter used a hatchet to chop down the joists when he set the unit.
Changing out a new style prehung is only about 2.5 -3 hrs.
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yes, exactly. But many are much older than that too. If i'm swapping a door in a modern house then yes much easier and faster.
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03-08-2009, 06:57 AM
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Century Man
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interior and exterior remodeling
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TRC
Single entry, typical job, no storm door, new sill, new riser, basic trim, standard 2" brickmould (very rare around here), alum. over bm only. Caulked exterior, caulked interior.
For me alone it's about 4 hour avg. when working alone. 3 hours with my helper.
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Very nice!! Great job on the trim in and out. I think all the coats and sweatshirts are what's slowing you down. 
http://fairwd.blogspot.com/2009/02/f...r-door-in.html
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