Standard Storm Door Opening

Pella storm doors and screen doors are built with the quality and craftsmanship that go into all of our products.

Standard storm door opening.

However newer homes built after 1990 have been also using 36 inch widths also. Standard storm door sizes storm doors come in all different sizes. Use an appropriate shim thickness to reduce the opening to size noted. 32 inches for back doors and 36 inches for entry doors.

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. Most storm doors have a sweep or a flexible strip designed to keep moisture dirt and outside air from entering your home. Deep mounting surface is required. Hinge side shimming may be required to fit existing opening.

Pella s attractive selection of storm doors are designed to suit your preferences including screens that roll out of sight or decorative designs. Typically the front and back layers of storm doors are made of aluminum and the center is made of foam insulation. Choose a style below to learn more and find the door that best fits your needs. Choose a storm door manufacturer such as larson andersen or emco and consult their doorway opening size guide to match your measurements.

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. Storm doors come in two standard sizes.