Storm Door Adjustment Screws

Pilot hole into the wood and add screws photo 2.

Storm door adjustment screws.

If necessary adjust the pressure control screw on the closer as well. You don t want to drill into the wood molding with the 3 16 in. 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. 88 0 74 item get it as soon as thu oct 8.

Press lightly as you drill the metal. Stainless steel screws are best. 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. Then drill a 3 32 in.

All of this can be dealt with if the adjusting screw in the closer is tightened. This might be because the spring inside the closer may have weakened or the seals in the cylinder have failed to function properly. If the door doesn t close properly or is slamming adjust the closing rate screw and try again. The door shouldn t slam or close too quickly or rub against the frame.

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. 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. This screw may be found on end of the door where the closer is mounted. To fix this problem with your sagging storm door you ll need stainless steel screws a shim and your drill.

The storm door closers need adjustment when they start aging.