Changing Storm Door From Screen To Glass

The glass panel needs to be removed to install the screen.

Changing storm door from screen to glass.

A pella storm door comes with a glass panel installed but a screen can be purchased as an option. Tips for installing and removing retainer strips. It is easy to dismantle not completely a storm door to take out the glass. Start at the top of the door and hold the retainer at about a 45 degree angle with the edge with writing on it facing you.

You may also want to remove your existing screen for replacement if it has become damaged. Remove the glass and place the screen in the door opening. Pull the glass out and place it aside. Slide it into the door channel in front of the screen.

Insert the retainer strips in place. To switch your storm door glass panel to your insect screen or vice versa follow the instructions provided in the youtube video and written instructions below. To do so nudge a thin blade or a flathead screwdriver between the door frame and the retaining strip gently pry it from the top of the glass and work your way in the opposite direction. Jeff from harvey building product takes you through the steps of how to replace the glass in your harvey storm door.

The glass or insect screen are secured using removable retainer strips on the interior of the door panel. Insert the screen panel into the door. We ll walk you through the steps. Use a screwdriver that has a narrow tip to fit it into the corners of the door.

The idea is to unscrew all the tiny screws that are usually hidden in the spaces where the door edges meet. Secure the screen panel to the door using the spring clips or screwed brackets. It should slide into the frame as neatly as the glass panel did. Reversing the screen in your storm door can be simple.