Installing Non-Prehung Storm Doors: Part 2 Measuring Guide
Measure & Install
Note: Take all measurements from outside the
- Step 1
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Opening Width:
Take 3 measurements from the inside of the brickmould: to, center, and bottom of the opening. Round the smallest measurement to the nearest 1/8", then record this measurement -
- Step 2
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Opening Height:
Take 3 measurements from top of the opening to the sill: left, center, and right of the opening Round the smallest measurement to the nearest 1/8", then record this measurement -
- Step 3
- With the recorded measurements, verify with the bar coded label on the cardboard box and paperwork to make sure the size and information are correct.
- Step4
- Carefully unack the door, cut the straps and remove the cardboard. Lay the door flat, with the exterior side down.
- Step5
- Remove the glass and screen inserts. You will receive the door with the sash and screen mounted into the door frame and secured with sash/scren clips mounted upside down. Remove the mounted clips and set aside, careful not to lose the clips. There will be extra sash/screen clips packaged with the thumbscrews inside the hardware bos to secure the sash/screen at each rivnut location.