I agree the whole time I'm watching this I'm thinking is he at any point going to stop for a few seconds and kind of explain what he's doing and what he's pre-drilling but no so I don't understand how this helps anyone
I struggled tremendously to get the screw covers or weather stripping installed on the sides. The top piece went on easy. Finally I used a blow dryer on the side screw covers to make them more flexible, then I ran my flat head screwdriver blade down the groove for the "short leg" in order to open up the groove a little, and it finally snapped in place.
Hahaha...I am glad YOU got it done under 45 min. In reality, it takes lots of planning/ figuring things out prior. And in construction, it ALWAYS takes longer than you think. I have been looking at how my back door was constructed and not yet able to figure how to install the screen door that I could get at the typical hardware stores.
I hear ya…he made this look so simple but I really couldn’t tell what all his steps are since he just does it and says nothing. I can’t even figure out how to get the piece of crap door I have OFF... which looks welded on the hinges t0 a metal frame around the door. Having hired handymen in the past that were no better than I am, I’d love to be able to figure this out myself.
Definitely getting an Andersen to replace the crappy exterior door to my screened in porch after watching this. I LOVE how the door catch is built into the frame. That is priceless. I may replace my original one on the kitchen door after seeing this.
Of course you can do it in 30 mins, the hinges were already attached. My door was reversable, so I had to pick a side then screw the hinge on. The whole install took me an hour and a half. But that was the very first storm door installation I had ever done, and I had to remove the old door first.
Those 2 holes in the latch rail are to be filled with supplied color matched plugs. The "strike plate" is the latch rail. Nice job. Mine did not go as well.
I'm a 50 ish yr old woman, my Mom bought me a storm door that when I took it out of the box looks like I need to call builder to install☺ way to complicated for me so it's been a door stop 😂 but this one I think I can handle ,our CREATOR ALMIGHTY YAHWEH and MESSIAH KING YAHSHUA💝 Jesus's real Hebrew NAME that means YAHWEH SAVES💝 willing. Thank you so much for this dyi project you gave me hope ☺May ALMIGHTY YAHWEH please bless and keep you💝 now I just have to find one that has a key to lock it from the outside☺ this is so perfect for what I need☺thank you.
thanks for describing in detail every step, you really made be better understand what i was going to be doing. some how to videos are awful and don’t explain anything and just fast forward.
When yellow tools finally start to grow up, they change in color; just wait....when they’re all grown up, they turn red🤣🤣😉 Always a pleasure to watch your vids & see what you’re working on👍🏻 Looking forward to the next one, & just maybe you can do a short review on those makita tools for us (your thoughts/opinions from real world everyday use). Cheers✌🏼
Planning on getting that same setup. Now that I think about it, I help someone install one similar to this and it took a while to do it plus it was a Larson instead of Anderson. Thank you for the video.
I am star following you about 2 week ago i like your video a lot i am 47 year old and will became a homeowner + a handyman and you are my mentor thanks am king a curios which state do you live
No door uses the door as a latch, friend. You need to build up the outside trim to make room for a real deadbolt or latch strike. It's an easy job; cost < $100.🙂
Hi "The Handyman" yes there should have been a door latch in the box. Good news we are mailing one out! Bad news the door will need to be taken completely out to install the latch.
I remember you saying that when you worked on that house before, that it needed a roof they're otherwise it would instantly void the front door warranty
Man getting ready to do 3 of these in a few minutes. Sitting here at customers waiting. Asked if i could hold off for few minutes. He’s getting his kids to school. Anyway, i told him 1.5 hrs a door estimated. Lololol but we will see if he got the correct doors, he wants two of them on a French door so i have to build out the jam on two.
I’ve installed three of these doors. I noticed that you didn’t plug the two holes on the latch side jamb near the latch. In the hardware package, there are plastic plugs that are to be pushed into each of the two holes. They’re not functional, but simply cosmetic.
It used to be you had to dig that header rail out of the box first off and give it a good test fit making sure it wasn't too snug before even attempting anything else
What I would like to know is how to oops proof a storm door from not getting caught by high wind and broken down the hinges. Is there a stronger storm door that is not made of particle board?
Howdy. Good job Handyman. A few years ago, I was buying new Larson storm doors wholesale for $86 and offering them installed on Craigslist for $199. I got a lot of business from homeowners; and not just from my storm door marketing honey trap. It was during that time, I decided how much easier it is when you install the same brand over and over. Now, I use the "same brand technique" on ceiling fans, disposals, locks, doors, faucets, toilets, etc. - The other day (Thursday) I had to buy a different brand set of glass shower doors to install. Sure enough, it took me twice as long as my regular Sterling brand. The excess, hidden profit, or loss, is how familiar are you with the brand, instructions, process and technique? - I think the Larson storm doors are still only $109 at Lowes. Anderson's are very expensive compared. -
Amazing how simple & easy that install went. That Anderson storm door is Top Quality construction. The strike still has me puzzled though & how does the deadbolt work❓
It does work without a strike plate. The design has the lock tenon engaging the edge of latch rail - sits just behind it. His point about not losing any of the clips that hold the assembly together is valid.
@@TheHandyman1 Can you lock the storm door from the outside? Thank you for this how too, I'm going to definately look into Anderson storms doors and those nice cordless tools you have , looks like it makes the job so much easier☺ I'm a 50 ish yrs old woman hoping I can do this☺ thanks.
In my mind, if it were on the other side, and storms were bad enough to catch the door, it would slam into the side of the porch there. With it up this way, the hinges should stop it from hitting the house, and if it’s bad enough winds it’ll just rip off anyway.
Storms doors almost always should open towards the outside and be opposite swing of entry door. I say almost always because there are always some strange circumstances but he definitely installed it correctly.
Nice job are storm doors water poof if it was coming down like crazy could you have your main door open and no water leak in. Does the handle not latch or lock?
They don't come with safety springs. So when you remove the old door save the spring and hardware. You probably won't find a place to attach to the new door because they're paper-thin plastic. Suggest you hang the door opposite your prevailing wind, or else hold on tight while holding groceries, purse and a baby.
This is true, but in my case it was dictated by my deck approach from my drive, and the swing of the inside door. I shy away from having opposing swing doors, Ex. (Storm opens from left and inside opens from right). Then you always feel like you're crawling into an opening to get to your inside door handle.
I've put hundreds of those things and not a one of them comes with a strike plate I just put 2 screws in those holes by the latch so the home owner dosen't say anything about them
(MedPack, the catch holes are probably for installing the old fashioned less expensive push-button door handles. Vs the nicer brass lever type used here.)
Decent vid, just one curious question.....why would u have the door swing against the flow of the deck? That part makes no sense. We're switching our our partly for that reason. And they're soooo ugly.
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Anderson/Emco and Larson are pretty closely matched. This particular series is easy to install and durable, Larson had really picked up their quality, though over a few years back.
@@1dgrdgr 99.99% of all storm door installs are hinged the same side as the from door. It is even outlined in the instructions that it is supposed to be on the hinged side.
@@TheHandyman1 I'll IG you a pic of a security door commonly installed and leave it up to you with all your free time to review the suggestion in the instructions regarding preference if you want. End of the day, it's all about traffic flow and not matching handle sides. No obstructions in the way, mount it how you like. Wall there, don't make people step back to open the door. Check out some ADA diagrams. They don't apply here but they're all about smooth traffic flow. You want clearance on the latch side so you don't have to step back three feet as you open the door. Maybe that railing isn't as close as it looks in the video. Still waiting on that live stream.....
A few people have mentioned this. It is best practice for both the entry door and storm door to be hinged on the same side. It is the easiest to get in and out.
Just watched the video. Nice job! My wife wants to know about your entry door. Where was it purchased? I'm curious as to what model of Anderson storm door that is. Thanks!
I have an Andersen 3000 that was installed before we purchased the house. This storm door's latch and deadbolt is too far away at full lock to actually keep the door shut. How can i fix this?
would of been really helpful if you explained the process of what you were doing. applaud you for being a great handyman but sum of us arent that crafty.lol
What brand of door is this and where did you get it please? This is exactly what I am looking for, a pre-framed storm door that you slap in place, screw down, shim and adjust, and done. Thank you in advance.
