Instructions / Assembly

Choosing the right size door is a breeze.
Andersen
®
storm doors conveniently attach to the exterior trim of an existing entry door.
Find the door size you need by following these easy steps.
1
Height
Measure for height (H) from
the sill to the underside of
the exterior trim at the top
of the door.
H _________________
Record your door height.
2
Width
Measure the width at the
top (W1), center (W2) and
bottom (W3) of the door
opening. Use the shortest
measurement when
ordering if they vary.
W1 _____ W2 _____ W3 _____
Record your door width.
For double doors, order 2 doors
and a double door kit.
3
Select Door Size
Use the sizing charts
below to select a door
size. Be sure to verify
space requirements for
the door you select.
_______________________
Record the door size you need.
A
Exterior door trim (brick mould)
Storm Door Opening Width
Measure from inside face of brick mould
SILL
ENTRANCE DOOR (closed position)
TOP VIEW
Door frame
(jamb)
A
C
B
Door frame
(jamb)
W1
H
W2
W3
Sill
Exterior
door trim
(brick mould)
Storm Door Size Charts
Need a custom size?
Andersen 27
3
/
4" to 38
3
/
8" 72" to 84
7
/
8"
Andersen XL 27
3
/
4" to 42" 72" to 96"
EMCO 27
3
/
4" to 38
3
/
8" 75" to 84
7
/
8"
EMCO XL 38
1
/
2" to 42" 79" to 91"
To qualify for Andersen Custom XL sizing, only one of the
following conditions must be met:
•Width of opening must exceed 38
3
/
8" or
•Height of opening must exceed 84
7
/
8"
Andersen Custom XL must be specified RH or LH. Ask an associate
for details. For openings up to 1" wider than those listed, order
optional Z-Bar Extender kit. Kits are also available for double-door
installation for all models and colors.
DOOR
SIZE
ROUGH OPENING
WIDTH RANGE
ROUGH OPENING
HEIGHT RANGE
Andersen
®
and EMCO
®
Doors
30" 29
7
/
8" to 30
3
/
8"
32" 31
7
/
8" to 32
3
/
8"
33" 32
7
/
8" to 33
3
/
8"
34" 33
7
/
8" to 34
3
/
8"
36" 35
7
/
8" to 36
3
/
8"
* For opening widths outside these ranges, custom doors provide the
best fit and installation. Alternatively, for openings up to 1" wider
than those listed in the size chart above, an optional z-bar extender
kit is available for purchase. 84" and 96" heights available on the
Andersen 3000 Series Fullview with Clear Glass door, 36" White;
96" also available in Almond.
DOOR
SIZE
ROUGH OPENING
WIDTH RANGE
ROUGH OPENING
HEIGHT RANGE
80" to 80
7
/
8"
for all door sizes*
Verify Rough Opening Requirements
Select a storm door and then verify the minimum space requirements on
your existing door frame to make sure that your new storm door will fit.
For more information visit AndersenStormDoorsAtHomeDepot.com
“Andersen” is a registered trademark of Andersen Corporation. EMCO Enterprises, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Andersen Corporation. EMCO manufactures the storm doors in this brochure
and supports the limited warranties. All other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. “The Home Depot” and The Home Depot logos are trademarks of Homer TLC, Inc.
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EMCO
®
Forever
®
Storm Doors
30" 30" to 30
3
/
8"
32" 32" to 32
3
/
8"
36" 36" to 36
3
/
8"
80" to 80
7
/
8"
for all door sizes**
DOOR
SIZE
ROUGH OPENING
WIDTH RANGE
ROUGH OPENING
HEIGHT RANGE
A
Exterior door trim (brick mould)
Storm Door Opening Width
Measure from inside face of brick mould
SILL
ENTRANCE DOOR (closed position)
TOP VIEW
INTERIOR
EXTERIOR
Door frame
(jamb)
A
C
B
Door frame
(jamb)
W1
H
W2
W3
Sill
Exterior
door trim
(brick mould)
DIMENSION A

Minimum of ¾"
(1.91cm) for all storm
doors; except the 75
Series, Forever® Series
and the 4000 Series
Fullview with Laminated
Safety Glass Storm
Door which require 1"
(2.54cm).
DIMENSION B

Minimum of 1"
(2.54cm) required

For openings with
exterior door trim
measurement (B)
less than 1” but
greater than 3/4”,
order optional narrow
mount kit for proper
installation.
DIMENSION C

Minimum of 2 ½"
(6.35cm) required