Step 7 installing hardware.
How to build a storm door frame.
Place the doorjamb into the door frame.
Hold the tape measure up to the top of the door frame.
With screen tight s window screen frame kit you with screen tight s window screen frame kit you can build your own window screen to match the size of your existing or new window.
Note the measurement and save it for later.
Insert the shims at the top on both ends and along the sides at the top middle and bottom.
The storm door frame mounts inside the wooden door frame opening on your home.
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Keep in mind that if the door has 2x4 walls then the frame will be 4 1 2 11 4 cm.
You ll need to know how wide your door frame is so the jamb fits in it.
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Break out the tape measure.
As your house settles you may need to adjust the storm door frame.
Make sure the aluminum frames for both the screen and storm panels are the same thickness we chose 5 16 in thick 1 in wide rolled aluminum frames.
Fixing an uneven storm door frame may be as easy as installing shims behind the door hinges.
Haunched mortise and tenon joints are very strong.
Put the door in place and attach the hinges to the door casing around the door.
Finish the storm door by installing hinges.
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The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools.
Insert shims between the doorjamb and the door frame.
When the wood expands and contracts it can cause the frame to become uneven.
With the inside of the storm door facing you staple the screen to the back of the door frame.
This project is easy for any diy er or professional and doesn t take any previous experience.
Measure the width of the door frame.
Architectural grade extrusions are stronger but they re more expensive and not as widely available.
To do this roll the entire screen over the door staple and cut the excess screening.
That way you can be sure the opening is wide enough.
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