What you should expect from your french door screen system.
How does a screen door fit on french doors.
Most screen door manufacturers use plastic side bolts that are hard to operate stick and break easily.
But sometimes you want to open the doors to let a breeze in while keeping the insects out.
If you have issues with gaps between the screen door or cracked metal or plastic parts a new screen door may fit more snugly against the door frame and keep out critters or flying pests.
The proper way to install screen doors is to remove the moulding and replace it with something the hinges can attach to.
Screen doors for french door entrances with no center post.
You ll soon see why.
The astragal is a special molding profile that runs along the non hinged side of the two side by side french doors.
Basically put the screen doors you choose need to fit inside the door opening with a little extra room.
The system allows for both sides of the screen door to open or a locking mechanism is available to keep one door in place so entry and exit can be managed through one of the two door openings.
Installing screen doors on french doors.
French doors are a beautiful addition to any home.