Remove the studs and frame in the header.
How to install a sliding glass door in an existing brick wall.
Clean out all the mortar and seal around the edges with a mortar sealer.
Once the trim has been removed you can remove any nails that are left behind.
You will need to cut into the wall about 3 3 1 2.
Use paintable silicone caulk around the exterior door casing.
Mark the brick cut line and cut with a gas powered hand held concrete saw with a diamond blade.
Make sure to move the bricks to a different area so you will not be tripping over them while you install the door.
Cut out your inside framing.
Cover the foam insulation with trim and add a small amount of caulk to the visible joint between the trim and interior wall area.
This will prevent moisture from rotting out the door frame.
In this video you will see the team of anthony randazzo sons construction install a sliding glass door in an existing brick wall.
Use expanding foam insulation to seal any gaps between the door frame and wall.
Remove screws on the left right top and bottom sides of the sliding door.
You can rent this saw.
Center the frame within the opening and insert the expansion bolts for your existing wall anchors ewa anchors into the dimples on the frame.
Hammer the anchors into the dimpled sections of the frame until the head of the anchor is flush with the frame.
This is an extra step that adds to the cost and it will probably have to be included in the plans you file to get the permit.
Then use a screwdriver to remove the screws which hold the frame of the sliding door to the wooden door frame.
Use a putty knife to remove the excess after it dries.