MASTERCRAFT doors are garbage! About five years ago my wife and I had an addition put onto our home. The builder used a MasterCraft exterior door for the entrance. It is wooden with a metal clad four panel and two lite. The lites have both completely seperated from the door allowing cold, heat, bees and any other possible invader to enter our home. I'm looking for a way to repair the door as I can't afford to replace it due to finances. If you have any ideas please share them with me. Disgusted esp if it's American-made. All 5 of our BRAND NEW mastercrap french doors leaked (seals broke on the inside)...so horribly... rain ran down into the drywall & foundation. We HATE mastercraft products. Menards does not address the situation and could care less...passes the buck to Midwest Manufacturing. I will NEVER buy Mastercraft again. Spread the word to save others pocketbooks! See Pic of water pouring in from the interior side of the door! How in the heck does that happen?! 1 2 3 NEXT
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Photo must be in JPG, GIF or PNG format and less than 5MB.What are some popular models of Menards' entry doors? Some popular models of Menards' entry doors are its Mastercraft fiberglass doors, steel doors, fire doors, and patio doors. Menards also sells garage doors, cellar doors, mobile home doors, screen doors and pet doors and gates. How do you compare steel entry doors? What are some highly rated basement entry doors? What are the advantages of Therma-Tru entry doors? Menards' fiberglass exterior doors are strong, durable and low maintenance. They do not crack, warp, rust or rot. Their CFC- and HCFC-free polyurethane foam core provide good energy efficiency and high insulating value. Textured or smooth, the doors come in a variety of finishes. Able to withstand weather and climate extremes, steel doors also offer high insulation, durability and good resistance to warping. They come in solid colors or faux wood finish. Menards' fire doors are rated for fire-resistance and can form part of a passive fire protection system, reducing the spread of smoke or fire and providing a safe exit in case of fire.
Made of energy-efficient frames and glass, patio doors permit entry of natural light and offer outdoor visibility. Their multipoint locking systems offer security. They come in a variety of styles such as sliding, swinging and French, with inset blinds, grilles or decorative glass. Learn more about Doors, Windows, & Locks What are some companies that manufacture steel entry doors? Thermatru, Pella and Clopay manufacture steel entry doors in a variety of styles and designs. Thermatru offers fire-rated steel doors that offer a high deg... Doors, Windows, & Locks What kinds of products does Andersen Windows and Doors sell? Andersen Windows and Doors sells several exclusive lines of windows and doors, including patio doors, residential doors and commercial doors, as of 2015. Does Menards sell vinyl windows? As of 2015, Menards sells a variety of vinyl windows online and in its stores. Customers can also use the company's website to find custom vinyl windows fo...
Where can you buy exterior doors for a residence? Home Depot, Menards and Lowes sell exterior doors for residences. Both front door and patio door styles are available. Depending upon the consumer's select... Where can you find instructions for a Genie Intellicode remote? What companies sell commercial steel roll-up doors? Where can you find lion door knockers? What are some tips for finding discount garage door openers? How does Menards' rebate program work? What are some Sea Ray boat models?Show All ItemsWe purchased a house in 2011. When we moved in, the front door wouldn't open all the way; it drug the floor at about 70 degrees from full open. Enough to squeeze by it, and you could force it all the way open, but it was rubbing the floor pretty good. I figured this was an easy fix and didn't pay too much attention to it. A few weeks after living there, I realized that the reason the door was dragging was because the door was not plumb. The top of the jamb was leaning into the house, so as you opened the door, the knob side of the door swung downward as well.
I devoted some time to remedy that situation and quickly realized my next hurdle. Now that the door was plumb and would swing all the way open, I also realized that the bottom seal/weatherstripping was missing from the door. The "new" hardwood floors (installed prior to purchase) were great, but the person that installed them failed to realize that the thickness of the flooring would impede the ability of the entry door to seal properly. Low and behold, the reason is because the threshold is lower than the floor height. So for two very cold winters we have had a large gap under our front door. We plug it with draft stoppers, towels, etc., but it still lets in a ton of cold air. I decided that this winter would be different so I started researching my options. In most cases, it's easier to raise the header and keep a standard door size, but the soffits on the front of my house are directly above the door frame, so I have ZERO room to go upward. I need a door that is approx. 1 1/2" shorter than the standard height and I can build up my rough opening from the bottom.
I priced doors from everywhere in town, and they are all special order ranging from $450-$700 for a basic, 6 panel, steel clad door. Keep in mind that a basic, 6 panel, steel clad door can be purchased at any home improvement store for just over $100. So, we're looking at $300+ to cut 1 1/2" inches off??? After researching off and on for a while, I decided to tackle the project. Follow along if you're still interested.Step 1: Gather tools and suppliesYou'll need a variety of tools to complete this task exactly as I did it. Some tools may be substituted for others, this is just what I used. Note: you will NOT need a torch to complete this task. :)Tools:normal hand tools - screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, etc drill router with straight bit circular saw reciprocating saw utility knife air compressor air stapler straightedge (at least as long as the door is wide) squarepencil caulk gun sawhorses clampsSupplies:replacement steel entry door Liquid nails 1 1/2"-2" staples scrap woodAfter some research, I purchased my door from Menards for two reasons.