Unlike pocket doors and sliding doors french doors command more space for operation.
Installing storm doors on french doors.
Roughly center the door.
Measure full height of opening from head exterior trim to threshold where storm doors will attach.
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We were recently asked to replace an existing french style combination screen and storm door on a client s house.
Take the width of the door and layout a radius around the pivot point on both sides of the jamb to see how much space you ll need to allow.
Compare your dimensions with the standard french storm door opening size guide.
Whether you are installing interior or exterior doors be sure to plan for space around the door swing.
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Take note of what reference notch on the bracket the drawn level line happens to pass through.
Measuring measure full width of opening from jamb exterior trim where storm doors will attach to the trim.
The existing door was constructed of pine and had metal clips that held the screen or storm panels in place.
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Adjust it so there s a inch gap between the bar and the door s.
Cut hinge side z bar as in step 3.
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Using the level line drawn on the wall screw in the top bracket on the side of the door where the level line was drawn.
Place it in the opening tight against the rain cap.
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Set the double french door into the rough opening.
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Designed as an additional outer door they protect traditional exterior doors in bad weather and cooler temperatures.
Screw it in place.