Insert the screen panel into the door.
Changing storm door from screen to glass.
We ll walk you through the steps.
Replace any weatherstripping or concealment devices.
The glass panel needs to be removed to install the screen.
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.
Tips for installing and removing retainer strips.
Remove the glass and place the screen in the door opening.
It is easy to dismantle not completely a storm door to take out the glass.
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.
Loosen the two retainer strips holding the glass in the storm door before attempting to take the pane out.
Insert the retainer strips in place.
It should not go in between the screen and the door frame.
Pull the glass out and place it aside.
Slide it into the door channel in front of the screen.
The glass or insect screen are secured using removable retainer strips on the interior of the door panel.
Secure the screen panel to the door using the spring clips or screwed brackets.
Reversing the screen in your storm door can be simple.
You may also want to remove your existing screen for replacement if it has become damaged.
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.