Measuredooropeningin orderto determinethe size.
Standard storm door measurements.
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.
We ll take you step by step through the measurements you ll need to ensure a perfect fit.
Record the narrowest dimension.
Record the shortest dimension.
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.
Record your measurements and take them to your nearest larson dealer.
How to measure for a storm door.
Entry doors are usually 36 inches wide.
Standard storm door sizes storm doors come in all different sizes.
Measure the opening width horizontally as shown below.
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.
Minimum of 21 2 door frame jamb depth required.
30 and 32 inches also available.
Sometimes the width of your door measures more than the standard sized storm doors.
Determine the size you need based on the door opening measurements and the storm door model that isselected.
Minimum width flat trim surface required.
Follow the measuring guide below or watch the how to measure video.
In this situation it is possible to purchase a z bar extender kit to fill in the excess space between the.
80 inches 6 feet 8 inches thickness.
Typically the front and back layers of storm doors are made of aluminum and the center is made of foam insulation.
Measure the opening height vertically.
Most storm doors have a sweep or a flexible strip designed to keep moisture dirt and outside air from entering your home.
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.
32 inches for back doors and 36 inches for entry doors.
Eight foot tall doors also known as 96 inch doors are an increasingly common size.
First determine your door s size.
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.
Take three measurements one across the top middle and bottom of the door a b c.
Measuring for a storm door don t get intimidated when it comes to preparing for your new storm door.