Storm doors offer protection for your exterior doors and they can be stylish and functional at the same time they have the advantage over screen doors because they let in a lot of light without allowing warm or cold air to escape thus helping to save energy.
Mounting a storm door.
Storm door installation is a simple project that can be completed quickly.
Measuring for a storm door begins when you learn how to find the size of the storm door you need simply measure the height and width of the main door.
Most front entry doors are 36 in.
Fit the storm door to the opening.
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Follow the measuring guide below or watch the how to measure video.
Use your drill to secure the top most hinge with a screw.
For this article we chose a full view storm door.
Record your measurements and take them to your nearest larson dealer.
Wide and require a 36 in.
If you like you can use a spirit level to make sure the door is plumb.
Pick up the storm door and set in into the door opening making sure that the top of the hinge side z bar is flush with the drip cap.
However they do feature a mechanism that allows you to hold the door open in place when needed.
This allows homeowners to leave their main entry door open to enjoy the view and light.
They may feature full or partial glass panels or even screens.
This guide will show you how to install a storm door.