You may also want to remove your existing screen for replacement if it has become damaged.
Changing storm door from screen to glass.
Jeff from harvey building product takes you through the steps of how to replace the glass in your harvey storm door.
A pella storm door comes with a glass panel installed but a screen can be purchased as an option.
Use a screwdriver that has a narrow tip to fit it into the corners of the door.
It should not go in between the screen and the door frame.
To switch your storm door glass panel to your insect screen or vice versa follow the instructions provided in the youtube video and written instructions below.
Replace any weatherstripping or concealment devices.
Insert the retainer strips in place.
Insert the screen panel into the door.
Pull the glass out and place it aside.
Loosen the two retainer strips holding the glass in the storm door before attempting to take the pane out.
Remove the glass and place the screen in the door opening.
The glass panel needs to be removed to install the screen.
It should slide into the frame as neatly as the glass panel did.
We ll walk you through the steps.
To do so nudge a thin blade or a flathead screwdriver between the door frame and the retaining strip gently pry it from the top of the glass and work your way in the opposite direction.
Tips for installing and removing retainer strips.
It is easy to dismantle not completely a storm door to take out the glass.
Slide it into the door channel in front of the screen.
The glass or insect screen are secured using removable retainer strips on the interior of the door panel.
Start at the top of the door and hold the retainer at about a 45 degree angle with the edge with writing on it facing you.