Andersen & EMCO Storm Door Measure Guide
4 EASY STEPS
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Check Door Opening Space
Ensure your door opening and trim allow enough space for a storm door.
* Note: Depending on the depth and location of your entry door handle set, additional clearance may be needed.
TOP VIEW
DIMENSION A: Minimum 3/4" width flat trim surface required (Note: 75 Series and Forever® Storm Doors require a minimum of 1")
DIMENSION B: Minimum of 1" trim (brickmould) depth required
DIMENSION C: Minimum of 2 ½" door frame (jamb) depth required*
Measure from inside face of brickmould
INTERIOR
ENTRANCE DOOR (closed position)
EXTERIOR
A
C
Door frame (jamb)
SILL
Exterior door trim (brickmould)
Storm Door Opening Width
B
A
Measure the Door Opening
Measure the width of the door opening at the inside face of exterior trim on each side at top, center & bottom (see measure points W1, W2 & W3).
RECORD THE SHORTEST WIDTH: INCHES
Measure for height from the sill to the underside of the brickmould at the top of the door (see measure point H).
RECORD THE HEIGHT: INCHES
EXTERIOR VIEW
EXTERIOR TRIM (BRICKMOULD)
W1
DOOR FRAME (JAMB)
W2
EXTERIOR TRIM (BRICKMOULD)
W3
DOOR SILL
H
H
PROCEED TO STEP 3 ON BACK
Determine Door Size
Determine the size you need based on the door opening measurements and the storm door model that is selected.
STANDARD DOOR SIZE WIDTH RANGES:
| 30" | 32" | 34" | 36" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andersen 4000 & 3000 Series Storm Doors with 45 Minute Easy Install System (from Step 2) | 29 7/8" TO 30 3/8" | 31 7/8" TO 32 3/8" | 33 7/8" TO 34 3/8" | 35 7/8" TO 36 3/8" |
| Andersen 2000 & 400 Series and EMCO Storm Doors (from Step 2) | 29 3/4" TO 30 3/8" | 31 3/4" TO 32 3/8" | 33 3/4" TO 34 3/8" | 35 3/4" TO 36 3/8" |
STANDARD DOOR SIZE HEIGHT RANGES:
All Doors (from Step 2)
80" TO 80 7/8"
IF YOUR MEASUREMENTS FROM STEP 2 FALL WITHIN THE STANDARD WIDTH & HEIGHT RANGES, RECORD YOUR DOOR SIZE HERE:
STANDARD WIDTH X STANDARD HEIGHT (for example 36" X 80")
If your measurements are outside the standard width or height ranges shown above, you will require a custom size door.
CUSTOM SIZES:
| CUSTOM | CUSTOM XL | CUSTOM | CUSTOM X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andersen Custom Door Opening WIDTHS: | 27 7/8" TO 38 3/8" | 27 7/8" TO 42" | 27 3/4" TO 38 3/8" | 38 1/2" TO 42" |
| Andersen Custom Door Opening HEIGHTS: | 72" TO 84 7/8" | 72" TO 96" | 75" TO 84 7/8" | 79" TO 91" |
| EMCO Custom Door Opening WIDTHS: | 75" TO 84 7/8" | |||
| EMCO Custom Door Opening HEIGHTS: | 79" TO 91" | |||
* Select storm door models and select options are not available in custom sizes.
Choose Handing
Choose the handing that works best with your entryway.
If you choose an Andersen 4000 or 3000 Series Storm Door with the 45 Minute Easy Install System, handing will need to be specified at the time of purchase.
Measuring - Andersen EMCO Storm Doors
