Use your drill to secure the top most hinge with a screw.
Storm door without brick molding.
Step 1 position the storm door on the outside of the door frame so it completely covers the door frame.
The frame for most storm doors consists of three separate pieces.
It ll be a tight fit not just for the piston but for the latch and doorknob without that extra thickness.
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Brick moulding is available in several materials most commonly is pine primed finger joint but also pvc and vinyl.
If you like you can use a spirit level to make sure the door is plumb.
When installing a storm door or combination door be sure the brick mould is firmly attached before installing the combination door.
Fit the storm door to the opening.
A standard size of brick moulding is 1 1 4 x 2 which if installed correctly will provide enough support to hold a storm door.
1 lay the door flat on a work surface.
Pick up the storm door and set in into the door opening making sure that the top of the hinge side z bar is flush with the drip cap.
How to install brick moulding around a door.
Repairing doors and windows can be quite costly.
Versatex brick mould is just as easy to cut as wood and if needed it can be shaved easily to fit into a reduced height space.
Brick molding is a sleek minimalistic style of molding that comes installed on a wide variety of prehung exterior doors.
Here is an article about installing brick molding around doors or windows.
But before installing a new storm door the old one must be removed.
Storm doors come in a variety of styles to suit individual tastes.
Prepare the opening the storm door will attach to the brick molding on the outside of the exterior door opening.
If it does you will need to reposition the handle.
So when you are getting it done choose the right option so that they look stylish and withstand the harsh outdoor elements for years.
Installation is much easier in door frames without brick molding that require only wood screws.
This old house general contractor tom silva hangs a new storm door in an old opening.