[mike1075]

Can I place a door in concrete where a window is and how

[letmetellu]

If you are talking about concrete blocks I would think that it is very possible. You would break the blocks out straight down to the floor then add 2x8's all around the opening and then mount the door to this then trim inside and out.

A concrete wall would be done the same way but you would have to score the concrete with a concrete saw.

[creahands]

Hi Mike
This is very possible. Remove window and
concrete work under window. Install 2 by studding each side of opening. Opening should be 2" wider than door and 3" higher.

Using a prehung door, lay 2 beads of caulking on floor and 6inches up each side as a water seal. Replace brick molding with 5/4 X 3 pine. Level door sill and plumb sides. After installing door run a bead of caulking around door trim where it meets block wall. Install a wood drip cap on top of header trim and seal with caulking. Trim inside and install lock set.

Lets us know how u do.

Good luck

Chuck

[21boat]

Before you go cutting into the wall make sure you have a header that's to code. If the door rough in is smaller than the window OK then. If not there are other questions I will need to ask before a door can be put in.

If it is concrete block they will be hollow core then you may need to either "tooth" the block wall for the new jamb to be a plumb and a flush jamb.

Or you may need to fill and stucco the new jamb and then "Rip" a jack stud to the with of the block itself.

What size block do you have and is it concrete of block?

Need to know that before jambs. Also a Plate insulation sill can be used there before Jack stud is tap coned on.

There are a couple ways to set this door. So give more details please.

Also a prehung exterior door usually comes with a threshold. If that door sets flush to wall threshold will stick out past the wall If it's a prehung with brick mold.

This will changes the initial width of cut in wall to recess the brick mold and prehung so threshold works, Or you will be scabbing treated lumber for the threashold overhang.

[creahands]

Hi 21 Boat

Guess I will have to see more angles when answering. I was a little one sided.

Thanks

Chuck

[logan176]

21boat has a good point about the header. I put a back door onto my garage and I didn't think about the header. Due to the lack of height of my garage I basically have no real support on my header... not something I would recommend. I'm just lucky I have a small garage with very little weight on top of it.

[21boat]

Creahands. Don't worry about it, that's why we are all hear to help out each other and the question.

You did very well with your answer it was solid.

I been way off at times and that goes with the territory. I like to look at it as covering each others back and the result is it produces a solid site for the person needy help.

Welcome Aboard mate!!