Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
for Exterior Door Slabs (JII107)
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than the slab and 
There should be 
enough distance 
between the jamb 
edge and the stop 
to accommodate the 
thickness of the slab.
jamb is square. 
measurements 
should be the same. 
deviation from 
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C
Verify Square, Level, & Plumb
Professional assistance may be necessary to correct any problems before 
installation.
 
or pads.
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slab. Contact the supplier for recommendations.
NEEDED MATERIALS
 
Note! Follow all material manufacturers’ instructions for proper use 
and compatibility.
NEEDED TOOLS
roller, spray equipment, masking 
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IMPORTANT: The door slab should be nished (painted or stained) on 
all six sides with an equal number of coats after all routing, trimming, 
boring and touch-up has been completed and it has been properly t 
in the jamb. Failure to nish on all six sides and install into a square, 
level and plumb condition could result in denial of warranty claims for 
operational or performance problems. See our nishing document at 
www.jeld-wen.com for nishing requirements and details.
PREPARE JAMBS AND SLAB
threshold to the bottom of the head and from side to side in several 
and the top of the threshold.




