Installing a Window and a Door

Installing a Window and a Door

Whether you're salvaging a beautiful old door from the Reuse Center or installing a new window in a framed wall, this hands-on class gives you the skills to do it right. You’ll learn how to trim and hang a door in a finished opening—even one that’s out of square—and how to properly install a window into a rough opening with a focus on air sealing and waterproofing techniques.

This class is perfect for DIYers who want to build practical knowledge in window and door replacement and installation, especially when working with reused or non-standard materials.

Learning Goals:

· Select and prepare a salvaged or new door for installation

· Trim and hang a door in an existing jamb

· Shim and align a door for proper swing and closure

· Install a window in a rough opening with an airtight, watertight seal

· Apply flashing, foam, and caulk to prevent air/water infiltration

· Build confidence to tackle similar DIY projects at home

If you are a BBR Co-op Member, use the promotion code COOPMEMBER to receive a discount. (Not a member? Consider joining the Co-op!)

If you are a BBR Plus Member (income-qualified), use the promotion code PLUSMEMBER to receive a discount. Learn more about Plus membership. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please email workshops@bostonbuildingresources.com. Limited scholarship funds are available for further discounts for Plus members.

Workshop Policies

Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:

1. If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund half the cost of the class.
2. All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.

Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.

Transportation and parking

Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.

We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.

If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.

Photo/Video Consent and General Release

By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.