How to Keep the Screen Door From Blowing Open
- 1). Place the header bracket of a wind chain on the head jamb. The header bracket is the portion of the wind chain that connects to the spring. The bracket should be 1 1/2 inches back from the front of the jamb, and 18 inches from the hinge side of the door frame.
- 2). Mark screw holes in the bracket with a pencil. Remove the bracket, and use an electric drill with a 1/8-inch bit to drill 3/8-inch pilot holes where the marks are.
- 3). Screw the header bracket into place with the included screws or two 10 x 3/4-inch screws.
- 4). Secure the door bracket on the inside of the storm door with the included screws or two 12 x 5/8-inch round screws. The door bracket has the chain connected to it. Move the bracket down 1 1/2 inch from the top edge of the door, and 19 inches from the hinge edge of the door.
- 5). Close the screen door, then thread one end of the spring into the last link on the chain. Attach the hold spring to the head jamb with a double-headed nail.
- 6). Open the screen door, and find the latch located on the inside of the door frame.
- 7). Tighten the screws in the latch with a Phillips screwdriver.
- 8). Close the screen door, and verify that the latch now pulls the door in and holds it securely in place.
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