This guide from home depot offers step by step instructions on how to install a storm door.
Storm door rough opening size.
Doorway opening size guide 1 in.
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Just add 2 to the width of the actual door size.
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So if you have a bedroom door that is 30 wide which is considered a 2 6 or 2 6 door just add 2 to the width and frame it 32 wide.
Back doors are traditionally 32 inches wide by 80 81 inches tall.
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Hinge side shimming may be required to fit existing opening.
Deep mounting surface is required.
Framing rough opening sizes are really quite simple.
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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.
30 x 78 5 30 x 80 14 32 x 78 5 32 x 80 43 34 x 80 10 36 x 78 4 36 x 80 117 36 x 84 4 color family.
This will give you room to space the door frame off of the sub floor.
However newer homes built after 1990 have been also using 36 inch widths also.
Now all you need to know is how to properly frame your door rough opening.
Use an appropriate shim thickness to reduce the opening to size noted.
You should add 2 1 2 to the height of the actual door.
Doorway opening size guide 1 in.
Choose a storm door manufacturer such as larson andersen or emco and consult their doorway opening size guide to match your measurements.
Deep mounting surface is required.
Learn how to measure your opening to select the right storm door for your home.
Learn how to measure your doorway to determine the appropriate size storm door that is best for your home.
Standard storm door sizes storm doors come in all different sizes.
Calculate dimensions including unit size rough opening casing size and masonry opening.
Use an appropriate shim thickness to reduce the opening to size noted.
