Then use a screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the frame of the sliding door to the wooden door frame.
How to install a sliding glass door in an existing brick wall.
Cover the foam insulation with trim and add a small amount of caulk to the visible joint between the trim and interior wall area.
After you cut through the mortar block wall you can then remove the bricks that have been cut out.
This will prevent moisture from rotting out the door frame.
You can rent this saw.
Mark the brick cut line and cut with a gas powered hand held concrete saw with a diamond blade.
Cut out your inside framing.
Remove the studs and frame in the header.
Use paintable silicone caulk around the exterior door casing.
Clean out all the mortar and seal around the edges with a mortar sealer.
If the wall is load bearing you will have to construct a temporary wall to support weight before you can install the header.
Hammer the anchors into the dimpled sections of the frame until the head of the anchor is flush with the frame.
You will need to cut into the wall about 3 3 1 2.
Remove screws on the left right top and bottom sides of the sliding door.
Use expanding foam insulation to seal any gaps between the door frame and wall.
Remove nails holding the door frame in place.
Once the trim has been removed you can remove any nails that are left behind.
In this video you will see the team of anthony randazzo sons construction install a sliding glass door in an existing brick wall.
Center the frame within the opening and insert the expansion bolts for your existing wall anchors ewa anchors into the dimples on the frame.