The measurement you take will be the overall width.

How to measure for a storm door installation. The width and length measurements. Oftentimes they are the first element that guests and family members see. Average the three readings you get to get.

Usually, storm doors are installed above 30 inches from the ground. Measure outside to outside of the wood jamb. A) measure the height of your door by using a tape measure.

For the width, measure from left to right inside the brickmold. Screen doors are attached to the face of the trim — the section facing out — with the hinges visible on the door and the trim itself. Measure the length and the width.

Storm doors play an important role in the overall look of your home. The exterior trim must be. Measure vertically from where the door will sit (the threshold) to the top interior edge of the trim.

It’s easy to find the right storm door as long as you have the correct measurements. Take three measurements, one across the top, middle and bottom of the door (a, b, c). 27 7/8″ to 42 3/8″.

Make a marking in three places. Now, all storm doors mount to the exterior trim on your entry door. 36 in x 81 in.