Storm Door Selection

There are four types of storm doors. Each is described below and includes pictures from our jobs. We repair most types of storm windows and storm doors from the handles to the mesh.

Self-Storing Storm Doors

In this type of door, the glass stays in the door year round and operates up and down, similarly to a single/double hung window. There are now 3 types of self storing storm doors:

• The standard old style with a bottom glass panel that moves up for ventilation and stores in the bottom position for the winter season.
• The rare Triple Track style that has both an upper and a lower moving glass panel for ventilation. This is a great option for homes with pets and small children because when the glass is down the inside animals can’t damage the screen. The draw back is animals on the outside can damage the screen so the bottom panel is rarely raised.
• The new style is replacing the other 2 styles because of its added benefits over the others. It’s called an InVent™ retractable screen self-storing storm door. It has either a top or bottom or both top and bottom glass panel that slides down or up and as it does the screen comes out of the door frame attached to the glass. The retractable screen then rolls back up out of harm’s way when the glass is closed and locked. The screen lasts much longer because it’s not exposed to the weather as much and it’s not likely to be pushed out by users or pets when it’s at the top because of its high location on the door.

Full View Storm Doors

A Glass or screen panel runs the full length of the door. This allows you to showcase your entry door while still offering you protection from the elements. Normally, in the summer the entire glass unit is removed for ventilation and a screen is put in its place.

French Door Storm Doors

These are available in all of the above options for standard sizes, your choices are limited for custom sizes.