Installation instructions.
Everything you need to install a Genesis prehung entry door. Read the guide below or download the PDF to keep on the job site.
At a glance
The short version
Remove the old unit
Take out the existing door and clear the frame of nails, screws, caulk and old insulation.
Inspect the rough opening
It should be 1/2" taller and 1" wider than the unit, with diagonals within 1/4" of each other.
Unpack and check the door
Remove the packaging and protectors. Confirm style, size, color, handing and swing before installing.
Prepare the opening
Check level and plumb, then run three continuous 3/8" beads of silicone along the sill. Use a sill pan on wood subfloors.
Set, shim and fasten
With two people, tip the unit into the opening. Shim at the 7 recommended points and plumb the hinge jamb, then the lockset jamb, with 2-1/2" screws.
Finish the install
Swap in the long top-hinge screws, adjust the sill cap until it seals snugly, then install the handleset and deadbolt.
Tools & hardware
- Safety glasses and mask
- Caulking gun and paint-grade caulk
- 24" and 48" levels
- Drill with bits and screw bits
- Framer's hammer and screwdriver
- Low-expansion door foam
- Composite or wood shims
- 2-1/2" screws
- Finishing nails for trim
- Framing square and tape measure
- Utility knife, punch, putty knife
- Wood saw and pry bar
- Handleset and deadbolt
This is a summary. Follow the full guide and check your local building code before you start; coastal areas may need different products and anchoring. Changes to the installation process may void the warranty.