How to Get the Screen Out of a Fiberglass Storm Door

Fiberglass storm door windows have the ability to open. Underneath a storm door's glass window, there is a screen. This screen will allow a breeze to enter your home while keeping insects out. But if your storm door window screen gets torn, you'll want to replace it. Removing the screen from a fiberglass storm door is a very simple process. It is not any different than removing the screen from a metal door or window.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Close and lock the fiberglass screen door to keep it from moving. Open the glass window panel. Pull the panel all the way up until the bottom edge is freed from the sliding track. Set the glass window panel aside.

2. Gently lift the bottom edge of the window screen panel. The screen panel will lift only approximately 1/2 inch. Place your fingers under the bottom edge and pull toward you. Once the bottom edge of the screen panel is free, lower it until the top edge is freed.

3. Set the screen panel face down on a table. Locate one of the ends of the spline. The spline is the black rubber along the edge of the screen, holding the screen in place. Place the tip of a screwdriver under the end of spline and lift it up.

4. Pull all the spline out from around the edge of the screen. Once all the spline has been removed, lift the screen up and out.

References

• Lowes: Replace Your Storm Door Screen
• All About Screen Doors: How to Fix a Storm Door Screen