Storm Door Adjustment Screws

Press lightly as you drill the metal.

Storm door adjustment screws.

Stick a shim between the door and the frame as in photo 1 tighten the existing screws and drill new screw holes through the frame. Pilot hole into the wood and add screws photo 2. This might be because the spring inside the closer may have weakened or the seals in the cylinder have failed to function properly. The next time you readjust the screens and glass storm panels in your self storing combo storm door don t forget to change the location of the long pin connecting the door bracket with the door closer tube photo.

If the door doesn t close properly or is slamming adjust the closing rate screw and try again. All of this can be dealt with if the adjusting screw in the closer is tightened. This screw may be found on end of the door where the closer is mounted. The storm door closers need adjustment when they start aging.

Test the door to make sure it opens and closes properly. You can suspect that the metal frame or surrounding molding is to blame if your storm door is having trouble opening or closing scraping against it as you pull. Prime line products t 8724 storm door panel clip with screws 1 4 inch aluminum pack of 8 4 4 out of 5 stars 82. Stainless steel screws are best.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Prime line products pl 7940 storm door panel clips with screws pack of 8 1 4 white. Then drill a 3 32 in. The door shouldn t slam or close too quickly or rub against the frame.

You don t want to drill into the wood molding with the 3 16 in.