Jeff from harvey building product takes you through the steps of how to replace the glass in your harvey storm door.
Changing storm door from screen to glass.
A pella storm door comes with a glass panel installed but a screen can be purchased as an option.
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.
We ll walk you through the steps.
The glass or insect screen are secured using removable retainer strips on the interior of the door panel.
Reversing the screen in your storm door can be simple.
Loosen the two retainer strips holding the glass in the storm door before attempting to take the pane out.
Insert the retainer strips in place.
It should slide into the frame as neatly as the glass panel did.
Use a screwdriver that has a narrow tip to fit it into the corners of the door.
Tips for installing and removing retainer strips.
Replace any weatherstripping or concealment devices.
Insert the screen panel into the door.
Secure the screen panel to the door using the spring clips or screwed brackets.
You may also want to remove your existing screen for replacement if it has become damaged.
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.
It is easy to dismantle not completely a storm door to take out the glass.
Remove the glass and place the screen in the door opening.
The idea is to unscrew all the tiny screws that are usually hidden in the spaces where the door edges meet.
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.
It should not go in between the screen and the door frame.