What to Do With a Damaged Screen Door

Has that damaged screen door been bothering you all winter?

If you want to be able to use your screen door when the warm weather returns you are going to need to get it fixed or replaced soon.  Besides, few others are thinking about getting their screen doors taken care of right now so it is the perfect time to contact Renewal by Andersen to get your screen door replaced or repaired quickly.  You may even find we have some pretty good deals right now on other things you need.

Damaged Screen Doors That Can Be Repaired

There are minor screen damages that you can repair on your own, like simple gouges or tears in the screen itself.  These types of damages can be closed up with a screen repair kit that you can purchase at the store.

Damages to Screen Door Screens that Need Replacement

When the damages are more than just a minor tear or gouge in the screen, the screen may need to be replaced.  This would be the case if someone or a pet mistakenly went through the entire screen, or it suffered from major storm damage.

In most cases the screen frame just needs to be removed and a new one installed.  If you have a door that does not use a screen frame, but the screen material is part of the door itself you may want to contact a professional to install new screening material for you.  This will save you from the aggravation of trying to get the screen material tucked in secure enough that you don’t have to do it over and over again.

Damages to the Rest of the Screen Door

Any other damage that your screen door may have like dents, broken parts, or warped vinyl will require a whole new screen door.  In this case you actually do have two choices, though.  One, you can just live with the damage, since the screen is still intact.  Two, have a new screen door installed while they are usually on sale before the warmer weather gets here.

Installing a New Screen Door

With the availability of screen doors at your local hardware store, it is very possible to be able to install your own screen door.  However, keep in mind that the door you purchase may not necessarily fit your doorframe perfectly, especially if you have an older home.  This means that you will be doing a lot of trimming, expanding, and other tactics to get the door in.

A professional on the other hand, is experience in handling situations like this and can save you a lot of time and frustration by installing your new screen door for you.