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