Then measure the overall width of the door frame divide that number in half and add 1 2 inch 1 3 cm to find the necessary width of your door.
How to instal sliding screen door.
Once you have purchased the sliding screen door it s time for the placement.
Installing a screen tight patio sliding screen door is easy.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Hold the door by the sides of the frame with both hands keeping the top of screen door parallel to the glass door.
The screen door must be placed outside the sliding glass doors.
Place your door hinges and secure them in place with screws.
The top wheels of the screen door need to be placed on the outer track of the frame.
Take the door holding it from both sides keeping the top parallel to the glass door.
Measure your door frame to determine what size door you need.
Push the door up while holding the top rollers against the upper track.
The video walks you through the steps of installing a patiomatic royal or classic patio sliding.
Place shims around the edges and top of your door frame every 12 inches.