Changing Storm Door From Screen To 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.

Changing storm door from screen to glass.

The glass or insect screen are secured using removable retainer strips on the interior of the door panel. The glass panel needs to be removed to install the screen. Pull the glass out and place it aside. Loosen the two retainer strips holding the glass in the storm door before attempting to take the pane out.

It should slide into the frame as neatly as the glass panel did. Remove the glass and place the screen in the door opening. Replace any weatherstripping or concealment devices. 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. 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. Insert the retainer strips in place. The idea is to unscrew all the tiny screws that are usually hidden in the spaces where the door edges meet.

Reversing the screen in your storm door can be simple. Slide it into the door channel in front of the screen. Use a screwdriver that has a narrow tip to fit it into the corners of the door. It is easy to dismantle not completely a storm door to take out the glass.

You may also want to remove your existing screen for replacement if it has become damaged. It should not go in between the screen and the door frame. A pella storm door comes with a glass panel installed but a screen can be purchased as an option. Secure the screen panel to the door using the spring clips or screwed brackets.