Finishing the Andersen doors

A quick update....both door units are in. Today, we trimmed them out.Chuck does some caulking before installing the mull cap.

The unit is insulated at the perimeter and at the mull, and most important, the transom is flashed at the top.

One might ask: How do you trim out the top, what with the transom being curved?
Glad you asked!We use Flex brick mold, a rubber-like material that has the exact specs as regular brick mold. It can be formed to fit almost any curved window or door.And yes, it is tricky to measure and cut. Think about it....a tape measure does not easily bend so measuring the exact length is impossible. After a preliminary cut, the trim is held up and marked. It usually required several trimmings to get it right.One unit trimmed, and one to go.

The top casing is installed. New fluted trim on the sides will soon be in place. The old paint line will be sanded and ready for paint.

I had promised an interview with the dog who clawed/chewed on the old door. However, the dog declined an interview, and preferred to keep his distance.I did hear him mumble something about it not being him, but the CAT!