HOW TO MEASURE
There are many ways to measure for a door replacement, but we recommend you measure your rough opening and select the replacement size that is closest to it. All Mobile home door sizes are based on their rough opening size. If you are removing your existing door, the opening into the wall is the rough opening.
Combination House Type Door
Single, Outswing Door
Storm Door
Before removing the door, it is essential to take accurate measurements. To do this,follow these steps:
1. Start by pulling back your trim inside the home, allowing you to access the door jamb without any obstructions.
2. Measure the width of the door jamb from the outside edge to the opposite outside edge. This will give you the width measurement.
3. Next, measure the height of the door jamb from the top outside edge to the bottom outside edge.
Stand inside the house and open the door out. Measure the opening to determine your door size. One of the most common mistakes people make when measuring a door is to focus on the door itself, which can lead to getting the wrong size. Instead, it’s crucial to measure the lid of the door if you don’t know the rough opening. The lid refers to the side of the door that faces the outside and is larger than the pan, which represents the inside of the door. By measuring the lid, you will get the accurate dimensions of the rough opening, ensuring a proper fit for your door.
When replacing a storm door, it’s important to note that it typically uses the same rough opening as the combo door it will be installed on. Therefore, avoid measuring the storm door you want to replace. Instead, focus on measuring the jamb, just as you would for measuring a combo door. This way, you can ensure that the new storm door will fit perfectly within the existing rough opening, making the replacement process smooth and hassle-free
Is your door left hand or right hand? A simple and reliable way to determine whether a door is left-handed or right handed is to go outside of the door and face it directly. Look at the side where the hinges are located. If the hinges are on the right side, then the door is righthanded.