Measuring for a storm door don t get intimidated when it comes to preparing for your new storm door.
Standard storm door measurements.
32 inches for back doors and 36 inches for entry doors.
Entry doors are usually 36 inches wide.
30 and 32 inches also available.
If your door opening is an unusual size simply take your measurements to a home depot store near you and an associate will help you choose the right door for your home.
Record the shortest dimension.
80 inches 6 feet 8 inches thickness.
We ll take you step by step through the measurements you ll need to ensure a perfect fit.
The most common front door size is 36 inches wide by 80 inches tall or six and a half foot tall by 3 feet wide which aligns with our standard size storm doors that you can buy from your local larson dealer and take home today.
Standard entry door measurements.
Measuredooropeningin orderto determinethe size.
Measure the opening height vertically.
Typically the front and back layers of storm doors are made of aluminum and the center is made of foam insulation.
While a door width of 36 inches is oversized for an interior door it s the standard size for front doors the standard height remains the same however.
First determine your door s size.
If your home was built in the last 30 years your front door opening is likely about 36 inches wide by 80 81 inches tall.
Record your measurements and take them to your nearest larson dealer.
Measure the opening width horizontally as shown below.
Follow the measuring guide below or watch the how to measure video.
For example following the larson size guide a door opening measuring 35 7 8 x 80 would require a 36 x 81 standard size storm door.
Minimum width flat trim surface required.
In this situation it is possible to purchase a z bar extender kit to fill in the excess space between the.
Record the narrowest dimension.
How to measure for a storm door.
Minimum of 21 2 door frame jamb depth required.
Determine the size you need based on the door opening measurements and the storm door model that isselected.
Take three measurements one across the top middle and bottom of the door a b c.
Most storm doors have a sweep or a flexible strip designed to keep moisture dirt and outside air from entering your home.
Sometimes the width of your door measures more than the standard sized storm doors.
Standard storm door sizes storm doors come in all different sizes.