Insert the retainer strips in place.
Changing storm door from screen to glass.
Replace any weatherstripping or concealment devices.
It is easy to dismantle not completely a storm door to take out the glass.
Remove the glass and place the screen in the door opening.
Insert the screen panel into the door.
It should not go in between the screen and the door frame.
You may also want to remove your existing screen for replacement if it has become damaged.
Jeff from harvey building product takes you through the steps of how to replace the glass in your harvey storm door.
We ll walk you through the steps.
Loosen the two retainer strips holding the glass in the storm door before attempting to take the pane out.
Secure the screen panel to the door using the spring clips or screwed brackets.
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.
Slide it into the door channel in front of the screen.
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.
It should slide into the frame as neatly as the glass panel did.
Use a screwdriver that has a narrow tip to fit it into the corners of the door.
The glass panel needs to be removed to install the screen.
Tips for installing and removing retainer strips.
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.
Pull the glass out and place it aside.
A pella storm door comes with a glass panel installed but a screen can be purchased as an option.