How To Measure For Storm Door Latch
To accurately measure for a storm door measure the height of the doorway on the sides and in the center from the top of the bottom threshold to the underside of the header.
How to measure for storm door latch. Tape the template to the door at your mark. The standard size for an exterior door is 80 inches 6 feet 8 inches by 36 inches 3 feet. Bottom of the door. Select a new mortise latch and hardware that you want to replace the old set with for your storm door.
Depending on the depth and location of your. Measuring for a storm door don t get intimidated when it comes to preparing for your new storm door. Measure for the height from the sill to the under side of the brickmould at the top. Make sure the storm door latch will not hit against your inside door knob.
Once you have measured for your latch height position detach and fold the provided latch hole tem plate along the dotted lines. The standard door thickness is 1 inches. Exterior trim brickmould door frame. For height measure from the bottom of the threshold to the top.
Some door manufacturers carry stock doors in 7 foot and 8 foot heights and door widths from 24 inches to 42 inches. Plus you will find a nearly unlimited number of options online or at a doors and window store where they can order the style color metal and size. Simply take these numbers and call your local glass doctor for help to properly select the correct storm door size. Follow the measuring guide below or watch the how to measure video.
For width measure from left to right inside the brick mold where the storm door will be mounted not inside the door jamb. Then measure the width of the door inside of the trim at the top middle and bottom of the door. We ll take you step by step through the measurements you ll need to ensure a perfect fit. Record your measurements and take them to your nearest larson dealer.
Move up or down to. See measure point h in the illustration h. Make sure you re measuring from where the storm door will sit not where your front door already is. Center the middle hole over your height position mark.
Stock exterior doors are also commonly available in 30 inch and 32 inch widths. Entry door handle set additional clearance may be needed.