The shims. All doors are suppose to have a gap between the studs and rough frame, then you shim it to make it straight. With shims close to the lock for added strength. (you can kind of see them in this picture.)
The screws are suppose to go in underneath the weather stripping.
and then spray foam insulation can be used to fill the gap. This might have been the most fun part but I over filled it. When I go to frame it in I will carve off the extra with a putty knife. Being careful not to hit my hand with it unlike on Sunday. (ouch)
Then the capping and siding got sealed with a fresh bead of caulk, after getting as much of the old stuff off as I could. (This is an appropriate place for caulk, unlike around toilets.)
And finally a handle. Dad let me do the honors. Took me at least two tries.
The new door looks very nice, now to get the stickers off of it.
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