How To Install A Sliding Patio Screen Door
There are many varieties and sizes of sliding screen doors available at home improvement hardware and window stores.
How to install a sliding patio screen door. Sliding screen doors make it easy to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while keeping bugs and other pests out of your home. In this jeld wen customer care video you ll learn how to install a sliding screen for a sliding patio door. When you open or close the door it doesn t actually slide. They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.
Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home. Although there is more than one design for sliding patio screen doors the most common one employs a pair of rollers on the bottom of the door that fit on a track on the bottom of the frame. Instead these wheels ride the track. If you re thinking about adding a screen door to an existing sliding glass door on your porch or patio you ll first need to measure your door frame and purchase a door with the correct dimensions.
A sliding screen door lets fresh air in without bugs or debris and provides an escape for cleaning and cooking odors. Installation is easy and takes minutes to complete.