How to Install a Vinyl Screen Door

By seashore

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Like any thing else installing a sreen door can be easy or hard depending on several factors

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • tape measure,level,screw gun, screw drvers drill bits, and hack saw

Step1
Measure width of opening inside of door molding and height these measurements are usually 30,32 or 36 inches in width and either 81 and 1/2 or 82-84 inches in height
Step2
First you want to determine which way you want the door to swing either to the left or right but always out ward.
Step3
Measure the height to determine if you need to cut the pieces that fasten to the molding or the wood of the opening. Make necessary cuts and install the pieces starting with the one that will hold the door and hinges
Step4
Next install top piece making necessary cuts to this also. after installing all the pieces to the opening fasten door to hinges, You may want someone to help you hold the door in place until it is fully secured.
Step5
Close the door and make all adjustments making sure door is level and has a tight fit
Step6
Install all hardware including locking mechanism and door pump there is a template provided for the installation of the handle.

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favefive said

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on 12/26/2007 Great article. Learned something new again today!

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