Install Pella Storm Door
 

I am installing a new Pella Ashford Storm Door that touted 60 minute
installation.

The instructions are very clear if the width of the door frame is the
perfect size or is too big, but not so clear if the door frame is a bit
too small. The first step in the instructions is to attach the "header
frame" (which is just a metal bar) to the top of the door frame. But
in my case, this "header frame" is about 1/4 inch too long. Should I
cut the header frame or parts of the door jamb. I have placed the
entire storm door and frame in the existing door frame and it is a
tight fit. I really don't want to cut the existing door frame, but I
am concerned that if I cut the "header frame", then I will be causing
more problems. Any advice?

Install Pella Storm Door
 

"mmclaurin2" wrote in message
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I am installing a new Pella Ashford Storm Door that touted 60 minute
installation.

The instructions are very clear if the width of the door frame is the
perfect size or is too big, but not so clear if the door frame is a bit
too small. The first step in the instructions is to attach the "header
frame" (which is just a metal bar) to the top of the door frame. But
in my case, this "header frame" is about 1/4 inch too long. Should I
cut the header frame or parts of the door jamb. I have placed the
entire storm door and frame in the existing door frame and it is a
tight fit. I really don't want to cut the existing door frame, but I
am concerned that if I cut the "header frame", then I will be causing
more problems. Any advice?


I have cut the storm door header every time I have installed a storm door.
If the sides are not too tight, then it is fine.

Install Pella Storm Door
 

"mmclaurin2" wrote in message
oups.com...
I am installing a new Pella Ashford Storm Door that touted 60 minute
installation.

The instructions are very clear if the width of the door frame is the
perfect size or is too big, but not so clear if the door frame is a bit
too small. The first step in the instructions is to attach the "header
frame" (which is just a metal bar) to the top of the door frame. But
in my case, this "header frame" is about 1/4 inch too long. Should I
cut the header frame or parts of the door jamb. I have placed the
entire storm door and frame in the existing door frame and it is a
tight fit. I really don't want to cut the existing door frame, but I
am concerned that if I cut the "header frame", then I will be causing
more problems. Any advice?

I have seen those instructions on every storm door. I don't know who made up
that "rule". I install doors for a living do over 15 storms a week. I never
install the head bar first. I always install the door first. Close it and
hold the stike side frame in place to make sure there is enough width for
the door to operate. If there is then I install the head piece. If not you
have to cut off some of the brick molding to get additional width. The head
jambs are cut pretty close to what is needed (remember you need to allow a
certain gap for expansion). I have found the head jambs width a pretty good
indication if you are going to have to cut the brickmold. If you need to cut
it is best to cut the hinge side. Cutting the strike side sometimes makes
the handle/latch so close to the door jamb that it is hard to get your hand
in there to operate it.