How to Measure Storm Doors

A storm door is an easy way to enhance your home’s curb appeal and helps to create a welcoming, light-filled entryway to your home. Once you decide that adding a new storm door or replacing your existing storm door is the right option, the next step is to take accurate measurements. Standard storm door sizes are commonly 32” or 36” wide and 75” or 81” high. As you begin your storm door search, having accurate measurements will help ensure you get the right fit for your home. Read on to learn how to properly measure a storm door.

1. Measure the width of your existing storm door. To do so, start on the exterior of your home. Measure from one edge of the brickmould or trim to the other in three places — once at the top, middle and bottom of the storm door. Record the narrowest dimension.
2. Measure the height of your storm door. From the outside of your home, measure from the top of the storm screen door to the bottom of the threshold in three locations — the left, middle and right. Record the shortest height.
3. Double check your measurements and record them.

1. A new storm door will be roughly the same size as your existing front entry door. On the exterior of your home, measure the width of your front door, from one edge of the trim or brickmould to the other. Be sure to measure at the top, middle and bottom of the door and record the narrowest value.
2. Find the height of your front door. Start at the bottom of the threshold and measure to the top of the front door. Measure in three places — the left, middle and right, then record the shortest value.
3. Double check your measurements and record them.

If you still aren’t sure if a new or replacement storm door is the right option for your home, consider the many benefits of a storm door, including more natural light, enhanced curb appeal and improved energy efficiency.