How To Install a Sliding Glass Door

This video is sponsored by Build Show partner Marvin Windows & Doors. Tools you'll see in this video:
In this episode of The Build Show we will be showing all the steps to install a Multi-Slide door from Marvin Windows & Doors.

Huge thanks to our Show sponsors USG/Tremco, Polywall, Huber, Dorken Delta, Prosoco, Marvin Windows, & Endura for helping to make these videos possible! These are all trusted companies that Matt has worked with for years and trusts their products in the homes he builds.

[lukemsilver]

PROFESSIONAL! Top notch, kudos. People who really know what they're doing putting in quality work on a quality product install.

[ArneJohanssonMpls]

On the BUILD SHOW! That was really detailed work and super good to know with that 2 by 4. Good idea. Thanks for sharing.

[simpsonpropertiesltd]

Great video Matt! That has to be the largest sliding door I have seen. Very impressive and I love your attention to detail.

[Modern_Kitchens]

Interesting episode. Looks very modern in this size. Thanks.

[runwillrobinson]

I have seen one of these installed. They are a wonder. Very good quality.

[Scott-myho]

Matt, would love to see a full comparison of the different decking materials primarily for the various plastic composite materials and how they hold up overtime. I know your clientele would normally opt for some exotic hardwood but those aren't always in the budget. Thanks!

[ac]

Love the walnut on the inside. BUILD SHOW

[northerntierbuilders]

Matt, another awesome video! Could you please do an updated video on the best practices for installing Azek or PVC trim!

[lukemezger]

Love seeing that Aggie ring on Corey! Gig 'em and Whoop!!

[kevinbradshaw]

That was awesome information.... I would want someone like Cory to install that product to make sure it was done perfect.

[carensimon]

Nice video. Matt - or anyone else reading this - appreciate some newbie advice. I'm a San Antonio homeowner turning my old home into an airbnb, and want to add a 15' x 80 " patio door (replacing a window, a rotted french door, and a 2 ft of wall) across the back of the house for wow effect. So far I stopped into my local homedepot and got a quote within my price range on a JenWeld 4500 vinyl XX0 with 3 oversized sections totaling 177". The door frame looks a little thinker than I'd like, and the sill depth is over 8" for that 3 track product. Could you suggest other alternatives. Also after watching your video, for a mutlidoor that big, it doesnt seem like I want just any neighborhood contractor to put it in - any suggests for someone experienced in my area or willing to come from Austin?

[Otis]

I wish my house was as big as that door.

[yitliu]

Hi Matt: great video, do have any chance work on the multiple sliding panels slide in to the wall with how to water proof it? Thx

[trailsandtailsmtb]

Matt, been watching a lot of your videos as i am going to be redoing some insulation windows and siding on my 1970s house. Starting to get a good grasp of the modern building techniques and modern building science. I'm trying to figure this out. I'm installing a Grandview multi slide door from Westeck windows. It looks and assembles very much like this door here. Its not feasible for me to re sheathe my entire house in zip system. I am however planning to use a wbr wrap on my entire house. I want to make sure i get the sill pan for this done properly. I will wrap my wrb past the window on the sides in the rough opening and then use a stretch/flex tape for the sill as you have demonstrated with wrb and zip systems. However i have this problem that he is talking about in this video. If i use a metal pan i just have to screw through it. Is stretch/flex tape sufficient for the sill pan in this application/ will it self seal to some degree? What would you recommend? the door is in an opening that is about a a foot and a half off the patio and will have steps built down and is on the gable end of the house with only one story and 2ft over hangs and is south facing. I live in the PNW

[michaelsites]

I would like to see the framing detail/headers and any other structural integrity needed to support this large door.... Great job

[gregvalunas]

I love the thought about it being a multi-generational door, but I've seen many bottom tracks go bad and need skins or replacement. I always assumed that was from rollers that started to seize up and wear the track away because they weren't rotating on their bearings any longer. Catching the roller wear early would be key (in my mind) to keeping the lower track in good shape. So when it no longer "slides like butter", replace the rollers. Do you agree, Matt? And replacing these rollers looks like they would only be doable by professional installers such as Cory. Thanks!

[pazirandeh]

Would to see more about the header. Great to have a level sill, but without a level and stable head for the width of the jamb, it's not going to matter much. Steel? wood? tips? Just did a 12' kolbe multislide, used lvl beams *just* for the door frame, floor above is supported by steel. That would not have been possible with this build and would love to know how you planned for it.

[jeepitoflores]

Can the lower peace be flush with the concrete?

[BlueYammer]

Why wouldn't you make a temporary dam and use self leveling compound or quick set epoxy?

[joebrose]

Matt, do you know what the braces they have on their arms to help lift the doors are called? Or a source? Anyone?