How to Install a Sliding Glass Door | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to open up a wall for a large glass slider. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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[robertbragg]

I could watch these videos everyday. I can remember watching this old house on PBS as a child and learning so much. I love doing carpentry and fixing anything I can get my hands on. These videos make anyone with common sense and some tools able to fix anything in their home. I'm happy these videos started popping up a few months ago. I feel like I'm learning new tricks all over again.

[MrEmanon]

If only every sliding door installation went that flawless with perfect square frame 😌

[ITAdministrator-kz]

did you notice the stationary panel was installed on the outside. so the clips holding it are on the outside which means a simple screw driver and I can move the panel and enter the house. the stationary panel should have gone to the inside of the home so those screws aren't accessible outside. I love watching Tommy's videos. Even the pros make mistakes sometimes.

[arthurthornton]

I often wonder if there isn't anything Tommy can't do, he makes everything look so easy.

[bshwash]

Man, would love these guys to come down to PA to show me how I can fix my 1972 house up. I'm overwhelmed. Been watchin this show since I was a kid

[ironray]

I could imagine the Red Green version of to make the opening for your new patio door you could use a bunch of fancy tools and do all the measurements and that would imply that you actually have the time, skill, experience, and patience. I don't have any of those, but I do have one thing in my Possum Lodge van! The next scene you see him driving the van right through the side of the house.

[JG-pwcr]

I love the safety shoes that the lady is wearing =)

[brofessor]

If this was my project it would be scenes of cursing, 3 extra trips to home depot, telling my girlfriend I dont need help and I dont know what time I will be finished and no I'm not going grocery shopping with you when I'm done....ok dammit ! Lol

[kylerichard]

Never worry about load bearing walls, electrical, or gas lines before ripping through wall with sawzall.

[AcutePanic]

The lady of the house is something special... wow.

[andy]

SO many reasons this shouldn't be shown without FULL episode. (And I've watched ask this old house enough to know they wouldn't skip any important information). I'm a home builder, trust me, this could go south in too many ways if you go about it as described here only.

[maciejfassa]

This channel has so many useful videos. I just want to share that Dako is my favourite company for doors.

[СергейДенисов-дя]

*Great and Easy to instal **Fastly.Cool** Low noisy*

[Ambrosonic]

"Alright Jason, grab that saw, now you're gonna learn about electricity, "

[ananbebe]

This is not the unedited version. The original tv one he said... “if you want it to leak, keep doing it like you are doing” during the caulk scene. It is clearly edited if you watch this vid. They should have kept it in. It is around 5:17 when he says it. It is so classic. He always tells it like it is.

[johnmccoy]

Ask this old house. Im a big fan the shortcuts expertese and professioliaum you guys bring excellent show keep up the very good work.

[mikewinburn]

He makes it look so easy.... I’m sure he is enjoying life being able to work in the arts for a living

[amathest]

Great video. I'm looking at adding one of these in my house and I don't have a clean. Love your tips to prevent water from entering the room. I would not have considered that. Thank you.

[stevehillier]

Tommy nailed it again lol. Was waiting for that dude to put the staple gun through his hand 🖐

[shaidyn]

When you open up a wall like that, you take out the inside and look for wires and stuff right? Before you start cutting?