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Advice on 2 x 6 exterior French doors in 2 x 4 framing.

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1.3K views 17 replies 9 participants last post by  3rd4thGEN  
#1 ·
Milguard 60 x 90 exterior, outswing French doors. Can’t return. Any creative suggestions to make these work? Not made of wood where we could simply remove…thx for any insights!
 
#3 ·
Yep…one side will be a switch to patio lights then a countertop kitchen cabinet nearby which will make it easier to mask. Opposite side of patio doors on interior is more exposed…next to a couch so 2” bump-out would be more noticeable. Need to find creative ways to decorate. Thank you!
 
#7 ·
Aside from building the frame yourself and just using the slabs. Aside from counter jamb extensions, is the fiberglass not solid? I shortened 7 steel doors with at least 3” removed only to look factory at the end. If the threshold needs modification there is the hard part. One could replace it and build the jambs no?
I would do oversized trim and notch it around the protruding jamb, kinda like brick or stucco molding. Caulk n paint make it what it ain’t
 
#10 ·
interior designer…Milgard won’t replace so need to make due with it. $4250 door…can mask one side fairly easily as it’s very close to a countertop cabinet that’s 14” depth. Where the flange is prevents from just placing bump-out on exterior, has to be 2” interior. 60” x 90” outswing French patio doors.
 
#14 ·
Can you bump the exterior out 2"? A hip roof with a 6" overhang and finish it in all trim to match house.

You could also make it look like a feature on the interior. Basically a really tall mantle type of trim to make it look pronounced. Without seeing a few pics of the space it is tough to give much advise.