The frame for most storm doors consists of three separate pieces.
Storm door without brick molding.
Fit the storm door to the opening.
How to install brick moulding around a door.
If it does you will need to reposition the handle.
This old house general contractor tom silva hangs a new storm door in an old opening.
Prepare the opening the storm door will attach to the brick molding on the outside of the exterior door opening.
Versatex brick mould is just as easy to cut as wood and if needed it can be shaved easily to fit into a reduced height space.
One way to improve the look of your home is by replacing the old storm door.
Brick molding is a sleek minimalistic style of molding that comes installed on a wide variety of prehung exterior doors.
But before installing a new storm door the old one must be removed.
When installing a storm door or combination door be sure the brick mould is firmly attached before installing the combination door.
Here is an article about installing brick molding around doors or windows.
Installation is much easier in door frames without brick molding that require only wood screws.
It ll be a tight fit not just for the piston but for the latch and doorknob without that extra thickness.
Step 1 position the storm door on the outside of the door frame so it completely covers the door frame.
Repairing doors and windows can be quite costly.
So when you are getting it done choose the right option so that they look stylish and withstand the harsh outdoor elements for years.
Use screws supplied by the door manufacturer to secure the door.
Pick up the storm door and set in into the door opening making sure that the top of the hinge side z bar is flush with the drip cap.
1 lay the door flat on a work surface.
Storm doors come in a variety of styles to suit individual tastes.
See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this old house.
Use your drill to secure the top most hinge with a screw.
A standard size of brick moulding is 1 1 4 x 2 which if installed correctly will provide enough support to hold a storm door.