ServicesStorm Doors
Storm Doors in Issaquah
We install storm doors that protect your entry door from rain and add screened airflow in summer. We walk you through frame materials, glass styles and closer hardware so the door you pick fits your opening, your main door and the way you use it.
What a Storm Door Does and When It Makes Sense
A storm door is a second, lighter door mounted on the exterior trim of your main entry. It takes the weather so your entry door doesn't, and it lets you swap in a screen panel when you want air moving through the house. On a door that faces wind-driven rain, that buffer slows finish wear, swelling and water at the threshold.
It isn't the right call for every entry. A full-glass storm door over a dark, south- or west-facing steel or fiberglass door can trap heat between the two and blister paint or warp vinyl trim. Some manufacturers limit their door coverage for that reason. We check the exposure and what your main door is made of before we recommend a style, and sometimes the better answer is a vented model or a new entry door instead.
What Our Storm Door Installation Covers
- Material walkthrough
- Aluminum frames are light, don't rot and handle damp winters well. Steel-reinforced and composite frames feel more solid, resist denting and hold hardware tighter over years of slamming. Wood-core doors look traditional but need sealing to keep moisture out of the core.
- Glass and screen options
- Full-view glass shows off your entry door. Mid-view splits glass and a solid kick panel for homes with kids or pets. Retractable screens roll into a cassette in the top rail so you never store a separate panel. We can discuss low-E glass for doors that take afternoon sun.
- Measuring and opening prep
- We measure the brick-mold opening at three heights and widths and check it for square. Out-of-square openings are common, and the Z-bar expander and drip cap are set to absorb the difference so the door doesn't bind.
- Hardware set up right
- Pneumatic closers are adjusted for speed and hold-open, and a wind chain or built-in stop keeps a gust from ripping the door against the hinge rail. Handle sets and deadbolts are aligned with your main door's hardware so the two don't collide.
- Weather seal and cleanup
- The bottom expander sweep is set to meet your sill, and the frame is sealed along the top and hinge side. We haul away the old storm door and packaging when we finish.
Signs Your Entry Needs a Storm Door or a New One
Your entry door finish is failing
Peeling paint, gray weathered wood or a faded fiberglass skin on the lower half usually means rain is hitting the door directly. A storm door shields that face.
The old closer slams or won't latch
Leaking pneumatic cylinders lose resistance and let the door bang. If the frame is bent or the latch no longer lines up, replacing the whole storm door is often simpler than chasing parts.
Bent frame or torn screen
A frame that took a wind gust often won't sit square again, and gaps let rain and insects past the sweep.
Drafts at the threshold
Cold air or water at the bottom of your main door can ease with a well-sealed storm door, though a worn entry door sweep may need attention too.
You want airflow without bugs
If you prop the front door open in summer, a screened storm door gives you ventilation while keeping the opening closed.
How a Storm Door Installation Goes
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Consultation by phone and at your door
We talk through how you use the entry, then look at the opening, the main door's construction and which way it faces. You get a free, no-pressure quote that lists the door, glass type and hardware.
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Order to exact size
Most storm doors come in standard widths with an adjustable Z-bar frame, but odd openings may need a custom size. We confirm hinge side and handle height before ordering.
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Install day
We remove any old storm door, check the brick mold for rot, then hang the new frame, set the expander and sweep, and mount the closer and handle. Most installs are finished in a single day, and a typical storm door takes a few hours.
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Adjust and walk you through it
We tune closer speed and latch alignment while you watch, show you how to swap glass and screen panels, and clean up before we leave.
What Moves the Price of a Storm Door
Storm door cost comes down to the door itself and the condition of the opening it hangs on. We price both on a written quote so you can compare options line by line. Flexible payment options are available.
- Frame material
- Basic aluminum costs less than steel-reinforced or composite frames, which add stiffness and dent resistance.
- Glass and screen style
- Retractable screens, low-E glass and decorative glass all add cost compared with a standard interchangeable panel.
- Standard or custom size
- An opening that fits a stock size keeps the price down. Non-standard widths or heights mean a made-to-order door.
- Opening condition
- Soft or split brick mold has to be repaired before a storm door can be fastened to it, which adds time and new trim stock.
- Hardware upgrades
- Keyed deadbolts, heavier closers and finish-matched handles change the total.
Storm Door Questions
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Will a storm door damage my front door?
It can if heat builds up between them. Full glass over a dark door in direct sun is the risky combination. We look at the exposure first and suggest a vented or screen-equipped model when it's needed.
Is aluminum or steel-reinforced better?
Aluminum is lighter, won't rot and costs less, which suits most entries in a wet climate. Steel-reinforced frames resist dents and flexing and hold up better on a heavily used door. We'll show you both so you can feel the difference.
Can you install a storm door on any entry?
Most entries with solid brick mold on the outside can take one. Doors that swing outward, very shallow trim or a nearby light fixture or railing may limit the options. We check that during the consultation.
Do storm doors help with energy bills?
They add a modest buffer of still air and cut drafts around an older entry door. The gain is larger on a worn wood door than on a newer insulated one, so we'll tell you honestly what to expect.
Can you replace just the closer or screen?
Often, yes, if the frame is still square. If the frame is bent, a new storm door usually makes more sense. For problems with the main door itself, see our entry doors page.
Choose the Right Storm Door for Your Entry
Tell us about your door and how you use it. We'll explain the frame and glass choices and give you a clear quote.