How to install or replace a storm or screen door handle easy to do yourself.
How to install a new storm door handle.
By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.
With most storm door handle problems the best fix is a quick and inexpensive replacement.
To install a storm door start by drilling the drip cap onto the top of the storm door frame which will prevent water from dripping behind the storm door.
Storm door installation starts with a great storm door.
When you are ready to install a storm door accurate door measurements are critical to ensure your new door fits.
A little troubleshooting can go a long way toward getting your storm door operating correctly again and can save you few bucks.
If your opening is too big for a standard door you can install a z bar extender a device that fills in the extra space between the door and frame.
If your new handle matches the hole configuration of the old one the entire job should be done in just a few minutes with nothing but a screwdriver or two.
The parameters for this adjustment vary by manufacturer.
Look for one that has a solid inner core a low maintenance finish and a seamless outer shell.
Next cut the hinge side z bar to length and fit the storm door to the opening.
Then install the hinge side z bar by drilling the hinges of the z bar onto the storm door s frame.
Storm door handles break or become tarnished long before the door need replacing but installing a new handle is a simple job that can usually be finished in a few minutes.
Most storm door units can be adjusted slightly to fit into a door frame.
A set of pliers might help to break the spindle also.
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