larson storm doors handle installation
1,208 posts, read 3,829,299 times I have a new screen/storm door newly installed. My husband thought it would be best to have the door latch of screen door opposite the main door knob.I can not STAND it. It is very cumbersome to hold a heavy storm door with right hand while attempting to unlock a door that needs two hands to unlock. I want to change it... I don't think we can just reverse the door because the hardware was drilled etc.I will eventually buy another storm door. My question is the door jam now has holes for the screen latch on the wrong side. DH says that the holes on the door way frame are now on that side and will look unsightly if we change the storm door. What can be done about that? Can I have replacement door way frames (or what ever) installed prior to getting new storm door installed. And who would be the best to repair/replace door jam? The house was a new construction 2 years ago and I really want to preserve the finish and appearance of my entry way.
"If Momma ain't happy... ain't nobody happy" What can be done about that? And who would be the best to repair/replace door jam? Start with whoever it is you bought the door from. They might be able to reverse it or maybe even take it back and give you (some) credit toward the purchase of a new one. As to the install... whoever did this one can probably do the next one. Unless that is "him" of course. Good luck but I say leave the holes be.What makes it worst, now DH says it was MY choice. My choice was to leave it to him. I will post pics in the AM Kledge.... when it is daylight. I looked closer at the door and the framing. It does appear that if I installed door opposite... the holes will be covered. The hole for the latch will be covered by the frame on the hinge side when switched and the small bolt holes made by installing the hinges will either be covered or drilled out for the latch hole. I feel better that my door jamb is not an issue.
I guess it will be just buying a new door and having it installed correctly. Andersen 4000 series ($320) plus installation down the drain. Hopefully I can sell this for about $100 and then I will be out for only $300. 14,538 posts, read 42,446,495 times 3,881 posts, read 16,616,610 times 1 posts, read 15,003 times 5,454 posts, read 3,992,586 times Originally Posted by MrFixItRight 3,592 posts, read 5,493,566 times Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned. Larson Manufacturing is one of the largest manufacturers of storm doors in the U.S. It specializes in a heavy duty door that typically requires little maintenance. If you want to replace the handle on your Larson door, order a replacement handle directly from Larson. Its hole pattern is very specific and other handles will fit poorly.
Use a screwdriver instead of a drill when installing hardware to prevent stripping the holes or damaging the screw heads. Open your Larson door and prop it in place with a block of wood so you can access both sides of the handle. Choose a Phillips screwdriver with a tip the equivalent size to the head of your screws. Using the correct size screwdriver makes removal easier and protects your hardware. Locate the screws in the edge of the door above and below the deadbolt and the handle striker. Apply pressure against the handle of the screwdriver toward the door, then twist counterclockwise to loosen the screws. Stick your screws to a piece of adhesive tape to keep track of them. Remove the screws from the plate on the inside of the door. There are typically two: one at the top and one at the bottom. Use the same technique as described in Step 2 to remove the screws. Stick the screws to the adhesive strip. Grasp the handles on either side of the door and pull out gently.
The handle spindle and lock tumbler are attached to the outside plate and will pull away with it. The inside handle will drop away. Push the striker and lock bolt from the door by sticking the screwdriver into the door face hole and pushing it toward the edge of the door. Insert the new lock bolt and striker mechanism into the edge of the door and attach them with the supplied screws. Grab the outside door handle and insert the handle spindle and lock cylinder through the hole in the door face and through the holes in the lock and striker mechanism. Align the inside handle so the receiver holes in the handle and lock mechanism receive the spindle and cylinder. Insert the screws and tighten them with the screwdriver to complete installation. "Stanley Complete Doors and Windows": Meredith Books, 2007 "Windows and Doors": Phylicia Entrelle; You May Also Like Larson is a storm-door manufacturer that offers doors with pet entries already installed. Pet doors are designed for heavy use, but eventually...
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