Most of the time when a window is turned into a patio door the header has to be expanded beyond the projected opening of the door.
Replacing bay window with patio door.
Remove the caulk and trim of the window and begin pulling out nails to remove the window.
Hinged patio doors hinged patio doors are commonly known as french doors and are available as inswing or outswing models with optional sidelights and transom windows.
Also called sliding glass doors gliding patio doors have at least one door panel that glides smoothly past another door panel to save room where you need it.
That doesn t mean the project is easy my cuss o meter is tipping out at 5 out of 5 but the gist is that you first remove the window and then remove the building.
Step 3 remove the window and outer wall.
Bay and bow window styles angle bay and bow windows can be used as a replacement in most large window openings.
Choose double hung casement picture awning or a combination of window styles for your new bay or bow.
Therefore you may be left with missing siding or drywall at the end of your installation requiring refinishing and painting around your new patio door inside and outside.
To have your sliding glass door work properly you have to have openings on the inner and outer wall.
Bay and bow window styles.
Saw the outer wall with the proper saw for siding or brick revealing the inside of the house.
The good news about turning a window into a door assuming it s wide enough is that the advanced carpentry required for altering a load bearing wall is pretty much done for you.