Storm Door Window Sash & Screen Concerns
Are you having problems sliding your window sash up and down?
Do you want to install your screen at the top of your storm door?
Do you have water leaking to the inside of your door after a heavy rain?
Problem: Operating sash won’t close/open all the way.
Solution: Measure the window opening if not square contact customer service @ 800.328.9448
Problem: Operating sash installed on the top.
Solution:: The sash in the self-storing storm door models is designed for screen installation in the lower half of the window opening. See page 6 of the installation instructions.
Tip: For maximum energy efficiency, it is recommended that the screen be placed in the lower position.
Problem: Mitered corners allowing air/water in.
Solution: Use clear caulk to fill corners. If clear caulk was not used, touch up paint may be purchased by calling customer service @ 800.328.9448
Problem: Leaking water under operating sash draining to the interior.
Solution: A Sash Seal Kit (foam tape) to force rain to drain to the outside of the door. Contact customer service for Sash Seal Kit @ 800.328.9448
For our more information on Storm Door troubleshooting,
download our Storm Door troubleshooting guide.
| Operating sash won’t close/open all the way | Improper foam curing | Measure the window opening if not square contact customer service |
| Operating sash installed on the top | The sash in the self-storing storm door models is designed for screen installation in the lower half of the window opening. | See page 6 of the installation instructions. For maximum energy efficiency, it is recommended that the screen be placed in the lower position. |
| Mitered corners allowing air/water to in | This may occasionally occur during manufacturing | Use clear caulk to fill corners. If clear caulk was not used, touch up paint may be purchased by calling customer service |
| Leaking water under operating sash draining to the interior | The shallow track design and no weep holes design allows rain that is blown through the screen to flush the track, flow to the inside of the door and out the sloped sill to prevent staining the door exterior. | A Sash Seal Kit (foam tape) to force rain to drain to the outside of the door. Contact customer service for Sash Seal Kit. |
