If the holes align you re good.
Install spring hinges screen door.
Spring loaded hinges are commonly found in screen doors the spring loaded hinge provides the necessary tension to allow a door to close without slamming.
Learn how to adjust and install screen tight s heavy duty spring loaded hinges for screen doors.
Complete the installation by installing the door closer.
Drill pilot holes where you marked the hinge holes.
Spring loaded hinges are actually easier to install than regular hinges.
Then using a hinge as a template drill pilot holes for the 3 hinges which will go on the opposite side of the door as the handle.
This is the location for the top edge of the top hinge.
4 pre drill the hinge.
Lay the hinges on the door and screw in the screws into the pilot holes.
Installing a spring loaded hinge first you want to make sure the new spring loaded hinge aligns with the location of the previous hinges.
Make a mark at those points on the door and then lay the hinges on the marks and mark where the holes will go with a pencil or pen.
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When installing a middle hinge center it between the top and bottom hinges.
Measure 10 inches from the top edge of the door and make a mark.
For this step you need another person.
If you need to replace these hinges it will require a slightly different method than other types of hinges.
Take the screen door over to the door frame and line it up.
Position the sweep so its weather stripping touches the sill and screw into place.
Install the handle set and associated hardware of the new door lock.
1 set the screen door inside the frame on shims to ensure a gap between the bottom of the door and the frame.
Slide the expander off the bottom of the door and install the sweep.
Install the hinges 8 inches from the top and bottom of the screen door on the door s edge.