Record the narrowest dimension.
Standard storm door measurements.
Minimum width flat trim surface required.
Minimum of 21 2 door frame jamb depth required.
Take three measurements one across the top middle and bottom of the door a b c.
Measure the opening width horizontally as shown below.
Record the shortest dimension.
In this situation it is possible to purchase a z bar extender kit to fill in the excess space between the.
Measure the opening height vertically.
Entry doors are usually 36 inches wide.
First determine your door s size.
30 and 32 inches also available.
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.
How to measure for a storm door.
Measuredooropeningin orderto determinethe size.
Minimum 1 trim brickmould depth required.
80 inches 6 feet 8 inches thickness.
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.
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.
Sometimes the width of your door measures more than the standard sized storm doors.
Standard storm door sizes storm doors come in all different sizes.
Record your measurements and take them to your nearest larson dealer.
Most storm doors have a sweep or a flexible strip designed to keep moisture dirt and outside air from entering your home.
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.
Typically the front and back layers of storm doors are made of aluminum and the center is made of foam insulation.
Eight foot tall doors also known as 96 inch doors are an increasingly common size.
Storm doors come in two standard sizes.
Follow the measuring guide below or watch the how to measure video.
Determine the size you need based on the door opening measurements and the storm door model that isselected.
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.
Measuring for a storm door don t get intimidated when it comes to preparing for your new storm door.