Storm door screen replacement

[jon72vega]

I need to replace the screen on my porch door.
How do I remove the screen frame without damaging it?

 

[OccupantRJ]

Some have spring loaded clips that allow the screen frame to move out of position to allow release of the frame by pushing the frame sideways or up/down.

 

[dogdog]

Nvm.

 

[jimy]

If you are replacing the screen yourself, my wife and I had a pretty easy time redoing our sliding door screen the other day. We happened to have a partial roll of pet screen from our previous home so we used that.

I didn’t even look at YouTube to see how we should do it. It took us about 20 minutes or so. It looks good and we didn’t use any of the correct tools.

Jim

 

[wayne55]

That looks similar to my storm door. You have to carefully remove both window panes from inside. Then the screen can be removed from inside. At least that's how I did mine.

 

[16again]

Picture appears to have the pull tabs on the upper corners. Pull straight down and in towards yourself. This will depress the springs and allow you to remove it.

 

[jon72vega]

Thanks guys for your help.
I removed it without damaging the frame.
Had to remove both pieces of glass, then it came right off.
Now off to Lowes for some pet (cat) resistant screen and new spline material.

 

[jon72vega]

Guys,
I got new screen in the frame, and the frame back in the door.
All is good now.
Thanks again!
New screen by jon72vega, on Flickr
New screen by jon72vega, on Flickr