Install Storm Door Closer

Storm doors offer protection for your exterior doors and they can be stylish and functional at the same time they have the advantage over screen doors because they let in a lot of light without allowing warm or cold air to escape thus helping to save energy.

Install storm door closer. Attach the hinge rail and hang your door step 3. Instructions for installing or replacing storm and screen door closers. Measure door opening in order to determine the size storm door you need. Screen door closers are typically installed on bottom but can be installed on top if desired although wind chain could be in the way.

See measure points w1 w2 w3 in the illustration at right. Retractable screen away models. This one will not work. This video will show you how to install a new door closer.

This step by step instructional guide shows an ideal security closer but the steps a. This increases the closing pressure on the door. Storm door installation is a simple project that can be completed quickly. If door frame is steel instead of wood a commercial door closer is required.

Prepare to install your storm door step 2. Always install on interior side of storm door. If your screen door does not shut on it s own it may be time for a new door closer. The next time you readjust the screens and glass storm panels in your self storing combo storm door don t forget to change the location of the long pin connecting the door bracket with the door closer tube photo when the glass storm panels are down place the connecting pin in the front hole of the closer tube closest to the door bracket.

Measure the width of the door opening at the inside face of exterior trim on each side at top center and bottom and record the shortest measurement. This step by step instructional guide shows an ideal security close. Install drip cap and latch rail step 4. These instructions cover most models.