New Custom Door Install

It’s difficult to tell from the photo what I’m looking at.

-- Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner

-- Courageous convictions will drag the dream into existence. - Rush, Vital Signs

The first pic is a detailed pic of the area in the red circle. I do not understand why they could not use a continuous sill or why they even refused to modify it with one.

-- Courageous convictions will drag the dream into existence. - Rush, Vital Signs

Your installer <hopefully> knows his/her business. Let them give you suggestions. It’s easier for them to remove some wood than it is for them to put some back…

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So they used a split sill? I’m having trouble seeing it with the size/resolution of pics.

My installer says that I look at things more deeply than most customers BUT he will paint the bottom and paint a some silicone on the bottom. He is a sub contractor with the supplier and does a lot of business with them so he’s also going to do what he needs to in order to protect that relationship. I do; however, like his professionalism. I purchased the unit direct from the supplier as they also said they offered install services.

The mill shop says they have not had a problem with that design before. Well, my take is of coarse they have not, there are pieces installed around it but that piece can still rot internally and not one will see it. This area is bad for termites and I don’t want to give them a highway into the innards of my walls. I think that point is missed with the mill shop.

-- Courageous convictions will drag the dream into existence. - Rush, Vital Signs

So they used a split sill? I m having trouble seeing it with the size/resolution of pics.

- SMP

Yes, they spilt the sill.

-- Courageous convictions will drag the dream into existence. - Rush, Vital Signs

So they used a split sill? I m having trouble seeing it with the size/resolution of pics.

- SMP

Yes, they spilt the sill.

- ChicksWithTools

If there is an option for a nosing on that sill then they may be able to make it look continuous after fitting.

So they used a split sill? I m having trouble seeing it with the size/resolution of pics.

- SMP

I’m not sure, I’ll talk to the installer but more concerned about moisture than looks although I do want it to look nice as well. Yes, the sill is split in 3 pieces.

Yes, they spilt the sill.

- ChicksWithTools

If there is an option for a nosing on that sill then they may be able to make it look continuous after fitting.

- SMP

-- Courageous convictions will drag the dream into existence. - Rush, Vital Signs

If I were to try cutting that back a little, I’d use an oscillating tool with a Japanese style (coarse toothed) blade. Clamp a flat stick on the door to act as a guide.

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If I were to try cutting that back a little, I d use an oscillating tool with a Japanese style (coarse toothed) blade. Clamp a flat stick on the door to act as a guide.

- runswithscissors

What about a router?

-- Courageous convictions will drag the dream into existence. - Rush, Vital Signs