Installing a storm door... how difficult?
Our home is only six years old. We have a steel door with a large window,
that opens inward. We'd like to add a storm door with a large screen, so we can leave the front door open during the summer. How hard is it to install a storm door? Anything that would make the job easier, or that I should avoid? I'm not crazy about aluminum doors... Wood might look nice, but how will they hold up? Suggestions? |
Installing a storm door... how difficult?
Just buy a good, sturdy door. I put them in all the time and the cheap
ones are the hardest to hang. But, that being said, some of the cheap ones are pretty good. They are cheap because you have to put more work into their assembly, saving the factory some dough. Robert |
Installing a storm door... how difficult?
I would like to add 2 things. First, do not get one of those thick
storm doors, they are too heavy in my opinion. Get the standard thickness ( I think 1 1/8" ?). Next double check the rough opening between your brick molds to make sure the door will fit. Usually the rough opening requirement is on the storm door package. My rough opening width was 1" too small so I had to take off both moldings and trim them down. I could have trimmed down just one side but the storm door would not have been centered with my entry door and it would not have looked right. |
Installing a storm door... how difficult?
"Tony Hwang" wrote in message Hi, Very easy. Just buy a correct size and need only basic tools; level, screw drivers, drill. I did it myself. I installed Lawson brand. Wood core with Al clad. Right Drill, hack saw, screwdriver, pencil, ruler is about it. Allow a few hours for the job. Follow the instructions carefully and you will be just fine. Many years ago I did this as a side job and could do a door in 30 to 40 minutes. |
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