Doors and Windows - Installing French Doors 1957 Brick Ranch Style House (In place of window)

I have a 57 Ranch Style here in Dallas, TX. It has 2X4 exterior walls with brick. I am installing out-swing french doors in place of a smaller window. Brick will have to be cut and the framing will need to be done.

My Question is: Should I use method 1 OR method 2 to do this?


Method ONE:
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Method TWO:
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I cannot find any guidelines anywhere on how to do this.. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Craig

I'd opt for method #1 since the door could be incorporated into the WRB with a head flashing. Option 2 would not allow for this and brick is not completely water resistant.

I agree with xsleeper, and you won't have a jamb extension to deal with on top of that (which is a small issue, but still there). Brick is just a veneer and shouldn't be considered either waterproof or structurally sound.