Cutting Storm Door To Fit
All you need are a few simple tools.
Cutting storm door to fit. Then line up a combination square with the old door s hinge mortises and transfer their locations to the new door marking the edges with a utility knife. Your ability to cut the door for height depends upon the material. Custom sizes door prices are ridiculous and the wood core doors that are designed to be cut don t last very long on the coast. Any door can be cut to fit assuming you have the proper tools.
Anyone ever try cutting an anderson storm door the solid aluminum doors not the wood core emco doors. The anatomy of this storm door as is the case with many storm doors starts with heavy gauge aluminum channels known as u caps cut to fit on the two side edges the top and sometimes the bottom. A metal cutting blade in a circular saw is preferred for metal doors however a regular carbide tipped blade will work. I ve got a couple to replace that are only about an inch short of standard height.
The easiest way to do do this if the old door was a good fit is to lay the new door on top of the old door so the edges are flush. Trimming the door may require reducing the door s width a job you can do yourself and therefore save the money it would take to hire a professional. Buy a cheap 7 1 2 construction grade carbide tip blade and install it backwards on the saw to cut thin metal. Mark out your hinges on the door.
The threshold of this type of door frame is slanted to facilitate water to run off. It provides additional protection in the event of bad weather. Storm doors usually have windows so that you can still see outside after opening the main door. A storm door is a secondary door located outside the main exterior door.
Installing a door may seem like a straightforward process but if the door does not fit precisely into the door frame then a little extra work may be involved. To get the storm door to fit easily into the space you will need to cut it with a hacksaw. The choice of door material should only matter to you.