How To Install A Sliding Glass Door Screen
Installation is easy and takes minutes to complete.
How to install a sliding glass door screen. Sliding screen doors make it easy to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while keeping bugs and other pests out of your home. There are many varieties and sizes of sliding screen doors available at home improvement hardware and window stores. Once you have purchased the sliding screen door it s time for the placement. Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home.
If you re thinking about adding a screen door to an existing sliding glass door on your porch or patio you ll first need to measure your door frame and purchase a door with the correct dimensions. Take the door holding it from both sides keeping the top parallel to the glass door. It s most efficient to install a sliding glass door in an area from which a large front door like a set of french doors has been removed. Push the door up while holding the top rollers against the upper track.
A sliding screen door lets fresh air in without bugs or debris and provides an escape for cleaning and cooking odors.