How To Attach A Storm Door

Test the installed hardware.

How to attach a storm door.

Storm doors can open from the left or the right. Mark the jamb near the top and 1 4 inch from the storm door. Attach it with a screw on the hinge side of the rain cap. The hinge side z bar is an aluminum component which attaches to the hinge side of the storm door.

First temporarily attach the rain cap. Attach the hinge side z bar to the door frame. The frame can be either assembled by the distributor and installed during wall construction without the door or assembled and installed at the job site. Take the hinge side z bar and line it up along the side of the door.

This step by step instructional guide shows an ideal security closer but the steps a. Begin the project by folding open the box and removing the glass storm panel. Place the rain cap at the top of the frame. Also called the drip cap this part is put in above the door frame to stop rain.

Set it and the screen panel in a safe place out of the wind. Attach the safety chain to the door and door frame per manufacturer s instruction. Door closers prevent storm doors and screen doors from swinging recklessly or flying open in strong winds. Place your drill bit against the edge of the door and mark it about 3 4 of the way into the door.

There are innumerable types and styles of wood door frames but metal frames generally come in 2 standard types. Hollow metal frames are made from 14 through 18 gauge steel. You want to pay close attention to the molding around the edge of the door because it will make the door seem about a 1 4 thicker then it actually is. Close the storm door and measure in 1 4 inch from the door on the jamb the storm door hinges attach to.

Instructions for installing or replacing storm and screen door closers. Most storm doors can hang with the hinges on either side using the same z bar. This video will show you how to install door clos. Hold the jamb bracket in position and mark the screw hole centers with a pencil.

To attach it lay the door frame on its side with the hinge side facing up. Once you have finished assembling and attaching the hardware test out your storm door to make sure that everything is in working order. Mark the drill bit with masking tape. The jamb bracket attaches the storm door closer to the door jamb.