About Screen Door Hardware

If you are looking to spruce up or refurbish your screen door (also called a storm door), one of the quickest ways to achieve a bit of ‘pop’ and pizzazz is through the replacement of the door's internal and external hardware. With so many choices available, you will likely have little trouble finding a look that’s right for you.

• Know what you have. The very first thing you need to do before looking for new hardware is to determine the make and model of your current screen door. If you are unsure as to what model you have, check your owner’s manual or sales documentation. The information will be prominently displayed on both. Should you find yourself lacking either the owner's manual or sales documentation then you can locate the brand and make of the model directly on the door itself. Check on the sliding arm or at the inside bottom of the door frame. These are the typical spots the manufacturers use to stamp their product with their name and the model information.


• Know what you want. Having an idea in mind for what you would like to purchase for your replacement hardware is always helpful. Take the time to go out and purchase a handful of exterior design magazines and a few product catalogs from different manufacturers. This will give you an excellent idea of what is available to you, what the latest trends in the market might be as well as offering a good initial price guide for various items.


• Know where to shop. Armed with your newfound information on the different styles of hardware available and what you are personally seeking for your screen door, pay a visit to your local home improvement store and have a look around at what they have in stock. Should you not find what you seek there, then you can easily turn to your local yellow pages to locate and select a local distributor of the hardware, or pay a quick visit online and do a search for ‘screen door hardware’ to bring up a listing of businesses who deal in the goods you seek. You will soon locate the perfect fit of style and security for your door.