How to select and install a Storm Door (1)

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How to select and install a Storm Door?
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Protecting your house from bad weather is
important if you want to enjoy a longer stay
without spending on extensive repairs. Storm
doors are one such item which not only protect
the exterior door of your house from rough
weather but also provides ventilation. Storm
doors are easy to install and available as ready
to assemble kits. You can select the storm
doors in various colour combinations, finishes,
styles and materials. They even come with
removable panels and screens to cater to
different seasons. Let us take a look at the
main aspects of storm door.
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Build
Storm doors have a layered structure comprising
of three layers two outer metallic layers and an
inner sandwiched layer of foam insulation. They
are hinged at three places along the top and
bottom with latches and hooks. For added
security, toughened glass, grilles and locking
systems are also an option.
Size
There are two standard sizes available these days
36 and 32 inches for the entry and back doors
respectively.
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Installation
You need to take precise measurements before you
go out to buy a storm door to ensure a proper
fit. Hence, measure the height, width and
thickness of the exterior door, frame and the
moulding. Storm shutters/doors are provided as
ready to install kits including all the hardware
required for the task. Most of them are supplied
in a pre hung configuration, i.e. the door and
the frame are attached.
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Level of customization
Like normal doors, storm doors also give you the
opportunity for customizing them according to
your preference. Lets take a look at all the
customization options. Colour Standard colours
include white and almond or light beige. However,
other shades like black, brown, green and taupe
etc are also available. Finish From plain
matte finish to highly glossy finishes are
available apart from textured surfaces. Handles
sets can also be in different finishes like
satin, brushed nickel, bronze or
brass. Frames There are three styles available
in frame namely full view, mid view and high view
essentially indicating the kind of view offered
when looked on. There are options of having the
frame glass in several styles like clear, stained
or beveled.
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Door Closers
Storm doors also come with door closer that are
attached to the top of the door and the frame.
Door closers control the extent and the way the
door opens. Today all door closers are of the
pneumatic type which consists of a small
reservoir holding the fluid which facilitates
gentle opening and closing of the door. An
additional accessory is a sliding washer that
helps in keeping the door in an open position to
carry items to and from the house.
Screens
Screens are available in various materials like
galvanized steel, aluminum, bronze or fiberglass.
Galvanized steel is the affordable and very
durable but coating can peel off after sometime.
Aluminum screens are highly corrosion resistant
but somewhat weaker. Bronze is the most durable
and the most expensive one. Fiberglass screens
are completely corrosion resistant and
lightweight as well.
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