[chiefrose]

Has anyone used a contractor to remove a sliding glass door and fill the hole with a wall? I have a 6' slider from the master bedroom to the lanai that I would like to seal. It would require a block wall with stucco on one side and sheetrock on the bedroom side. Any info would be appreciated.

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Originally Posted by chiefrose

Has anyone used a contractor to remove a sliding glass door and fill the hole with a wall? I have a 6' slider from the master bedroom to the lanai that I would like to seal. It would require a block wall with stucco on one side and sheetrock on the bedroom side. Any info would be appreciated.

I can help you and recommend with 100% assurance that X CEL Construction can do the job for you. Here is the contact number 352-266-1102, the owner is Paul White. No Up-front deposit, and No Port a- Potty stuck in the front of your home.

Paul is Honest,Reliable, and will complete the job to your satisfaction.

[suediff]

Agree with x-Cell, they are doing an addition right now on our home and it has been a pleasant experience.
But do expect a mess when they do the sheetrock, even with plastic there is no getting around the dust!

[chiefrose]

Thank you for the replies. I wonder if he will do such a small job.

[bob47]

You may want to check with Sumter County that you may do this. I believe there is a fire code that requires a second means of egress from a bedroom.

Your sliding door may be serving that purpose. I believe a 4 foot wide window will suffice.

[Epic Home Pros]

A window will meet egress as long as it is a minimum 24 inch tall by a minimum 20 inch wide and no more than 44 inches from floor. 5.7 sq feet. This not only allows you out but a firefighter in.
Villageshomepros.com

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Originally Posted by chiefrose

Thank you for the replies. I wonder if he will do such a small job.

X CEL Paul White will let you know immediately, doesn't hurt to ask. Looks like you got some advice from Village Home Pro's as well..

[photo1902]

Section 1029.2.1 Minimum dimensions - Florida Building Code 5th Edition (2014)

The minimum net clear opening height dimension shall be 24 inches (610mm). The minimum net clear opening width dimension shall be 20 inches (508mm). The net clear opening dimensions shall be the result of normal operation of the opening.