Shims & replacing rotted wood

[cdottrot]

Ok, figured I'd make this a two-part question:

Part1
I got my new man-door mounted last night, door swings, closes, shuts/opens just fine. I used a rather large amount of shims. Bad thing?

Part2
In the process of replacing the man-door, I had to replace some of the rotten framing. I poked with a screwdriver until the wood seemed 'normal', then used the sawzall to cut out the bad bit. Replaced with 2x4 PT, white silicone caulk between concrete and PT. The bottom plates are not really secured by anything beyond pressure and on the right, the rusty anchor.

Question: Is the blocking I used to attach back into the framing okay?

I picked up some shells and nails for the ram-set, so I'll try and get some of those into the plates.

 

[Zeke]

Looks like you know what you are doing. Normally around here, we have to tie splices together with nail straps.

On the shims, whatever works. I carry pieces of plywood around for shimming more than 3/8ths " Nail through each stack.

 

[cdottrot]

Using deck screws for just about everything, same difference? I know nails have a higher shear point, but didn't think the door frame would have to deal with much shear.

 

[rieferman]

Looks just fine to me, nice job.

 

[cdottrot]

Thanks guys, nice to have a second opinion.