How to install Storm Doors?
I just finished installing a Pella door for my son-in-law that he bought at
Lowe's in NC. It's not rocket science. 99% common sense. Read the instructions thoroughly before doing and it's best to have someone helping you. The first door is going to take several hours, the others less wrote in message ... I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two back doors and one front door. I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic hand tools. Thanks Margo |
How to install Storm Doors?
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How to install Storm Doors?
wrote in message ... I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two back doors and one front door. I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic hand tools. Thanks Margo One word of caution, and this depends on the door you buy. Some of those wood core doors are now only 3/4" of an inch thick. If the ones you purchase are like this, make sure you get the frame hinge screws in straight, or you will find them coming out the back/front of door skin. Seen this before. |
How to install Storm Doors?
The door is the right size but the side pieces are usually about 1 inch
longer. You have to measure the height at each side and cut that frame piece to the exact size. Sounds complicated but it isn't. You'll see what I mean when you open the package and hold the side pieces to the frame of the door. wrote in message ... On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 19:31:07 GMT, Phisherman wrote: On Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:26:36 GMT, wrote: I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two back doors and one front door. I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic hand tools. Thanks Margo I installed two "Forever" storm doors purchased from HD. It was fairly easy to do. You'll need a screw driver, hack saw, awl, maybe some caulk. It helps to have a friend to help position the door while the other person fastens the frame. Take your time and follow the instructions carefully. Thanks to both of you. I have a hack saw, but I thought the doors were the right size when you bought them, and I don't have a clue what a awl is. I guess I can get one at the hardware store. |
How to install Storm Doors?
Another word of caution - make sure your door frame is square and plumb.
Your storm door won't close and latch smoothly if it has any twist. "Jim Nitz" wrote in message ... wrote in message ... I'm going to buy three new storm doors or maybe security type doors. Two back doors and one front door. I will price both at Home Depot and Lowes. Is this a job that I'm going to be able to do myself with the help of a friend, or is this something a carpenter has to do? Does it take any special tools? I have the basic hand tools. Thanks Margo One word of caution, and this depends on the door you buy. Some of those wood core doors are now only 3/4" of an inch thick. If the ones you purchase are like this, make sure you get the frame hinge screws in straight, or you will find them coming out the back/front of door skin. Seen this before. |
How to install Storm Doors?
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Good job, Margo. Ya got a good quality door. And buying just one...for a starter...was a good idea. Have a nice week... Trent Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed! You're gay aren't you? |
How to install Storm Doors?
Trent© wrote:
Good job, Margo. Ya got a good quality door. And buying just one...for a starter...was a good idea. Have a nice week... Trent Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed! You're gay aren't you? |
How to install Storm Doors?
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