Measure the opening width horizontally as shown below.
Measuring for a replacement screen door.
This means a screen door with a width that measures 34 inches 86 cm can fit frames from roughly 33 875 inches 86 04 cm to 34 375 inches 87 31 cm.
For example if your smallest width measurement was 36 inches 91 4 cm and your smallest height measurement was 80 inches 203 2 cm then you would write 36 x 80.
Door measurements need to be very precise to get the right fit so professional measurement is recommended for this project.
Multiple measurements ensure a correct screen door fit whether you re buying a metal framed or wood framed door in a ready made or do it yourself kit version.
For instance a screen door that says it measures 34 inches can fit frames that measure around 33 875 inches and up to 34 375 inches on average.
Take the smallest measurements from the door width and door height and write them in width x height format.
Step 1 unlock and slide open the patio door.
There are different types of screen doors depending on the manufacturer of the patio door but for a generic screen measurements can be taken so the proper size screen can be installed.
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Height measurements may vary a few inches as well.
Locate the header at the top of the track on the inside of the patio door.
Standard screen doors generally come in heights of 80 or 81 inches and in 32 inch 34 inch or 36 inch in widths.
There will be some variation in the height measurements as well.
Estimate the door measurements.
Measure the opening height vertically.
Our team of professional door installers can handle this for you.
An 81 in 210 cm door can usually fit in an opening that s 80 inches 200 cm to 81 inches 210 cm.
Record the narrowest dimension.
Some suppliers offer more sizes.