Most of today s storm doors are made from lightweight aluminum over a rigid foam core but steel and vinyl clad storm doors are also available.
Storm door materials.
White aluminum the emco 400 series 36 in.
Wood doors are probably the cheapest.
The pros and cons of each are listed below.
The emco 400 series 36 in.
Storm doors are typically made from wood aluminum and plastics such as vinyl and fiberglass there are three basic types of storm doors.
Most modern houses opt for a metal or plastic composite.
Storm door unit 8 x 1 screws.
Open up the box containing the storm door unit and find the instruction manual.
Full view retractable screen and ventilating.
Storm doors offer protection for your exterior doors and they can be stylish and functional at the same time they have the advantage over screen doors because they let in a lot of light without allowing warm or cold air to escape thus helping to save energy.
This 3 4 light panel style storm door offers classic looks along with our most convenient features as well as low maintenance and durability.
Full view storm doors typically include a full glass panel and most an interchangeable full screen.
Storm doors can be made of almost any material.
For instance a storm door with a screen and aluminum base would typically cost around 150 to 300 while a specialty customized door that has added features can go as high as 800.
Retractable screen storm doors feature a screen that is rolled up into the frame of the storm.
They are also the oldest.
Storm door installation is a simple project that can be completed quickly.
Cross reference the list of parts on the instructions with the contents of the box to ensure nothing is missing.
Power drill hammer hacksaw level screwdriver sawhorses spirit level measuring tape.
Cheap easy to install.
Choosing the best storm door material matters.
Typically they are made of wood steel aluminum or plastic vinyl.
Larson screen away storm door retractable screen white aluminum nickel handles solid wood core 36 x 81 in.