Exterior Door Replacement The Fire Station has three (3) exterior person doors, each approximately 80” tall by 36” wide, that are in poor condition and shall be replaced. 1. Materials a. Insulated Steel Pre-Hung Exterior doors i. Basis of design is an opaque Jeld-Wen steel prehung Front Door. Equal substitutions will be considered. These doors are within masonry openings, so welded metal frames may be required. ii. Doors shall have a maximum U-Factor 0.15, equivalent to R-6.7. iii. Hardware type and finish, interior finish, and exterior finish to be approved by Owner prior to ordering. b. Door Accessories i. All door installation accessory materials including but not limited to flashing tape, flashing membrane, sealants, and fasteners shall be in compliance with manufacturer’s written instructions. 2. Installation a. Existing exterior person doors and frames shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. b. Door and frame sizes shall be measured by contractor to fit in existing rough openings. c. Rough opening framing shall be inspected and confirmed acceptable prior to door installation. Any framing at the door opening in poor condition shall be replaced prior to installation. d. Doors and frames shall be installed level, plumb, square, and in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions. Air sealing and water management practices shall also be installed per manufacturer’s instructions. e. After complete door installation, interior wooden trim shall also be installed. Finish to be approved by Owner.
