How To Measure For Retractable Screens

Measuring your door opening correctly is essential to getting a screen door that fits your needs and, of course, your door! We’ve compiled a step-by-step guide and tips to make sure you get exactly the screen you need. 

Before you measure: You need to ensure that the opening is plumb, level, square, and that the bottom has a smooth, flat, and stable mounting surface. If needed, you can add a metal strip or other material (sourced elsewhere).

 

Single Door Retractable Screen Measuring Tips

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Step 1

Decide where you want the screen to fit. The guide to the right will show where in your door frame you should begin your measurements depending on your selection.Make sure to be consistent. If you’re measuring for option C, for instance, ensure that each of your measurements are set to be midway across the doorframe. 

Step 2

Measure the height of your door in at least two different places (left, right). This will increase the accuracy of your measurements. If choosing option A or B, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number. 

Step 3

Measure the width of your door in at least 3 different places (top, center, bottom). If choosing option A or B, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number.

 

Double Door Retractable Screen Measuring Tips

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Step 1

Decide where you want to position your screen. The guide to the left will show where in your door frame you should begin your measurements depending on your selection. Be sure to be consistent with the placement for every measurement. 

Step 2

Measure the height of the doors in at least four different places (left, left-center, right, right-center). This will ensure an accurate measurement. If choosing option A or B, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number. 

Step 3

Measure the entire width of the door opening in at least three places (top, center, bottom). If choosing option A or B, subtract 1/16 from your number. 

Genius® Sierra 800 & Olympic Pull Down Retractable Screen Measuring Tips

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Step 1

Decide whether you would like to position the screen inside the opening or outside. The guide to the right illustrates the difference. 

Step 2

Measure the height of your opening in at least three different places (left, center, right). If selecting option A, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number. Be sure to be consistent in where you start your measurements, in accordance with the photos for either option A or B.

Step 3

Measure the width in at least 3 different places (top, center, bottom). If selecting option A, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number.

Zig Zag and Zig Zag 2 Retractable Screens Measuring Tips

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Step 1

Decide where to install the screen: inside or outside of the opening. We recommend inside. If you select inside, measure the openings as seen in the top picture. If you decide to install it outside, measure them as seen in the bottom image. 

Step 2 

Measure the height of the opening in at least three different places (left, center, right). If you elect to install the screen inside the opening, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number.

Step 3

Measure the width of the opening in at least three different places (top, center, bottom). If you choose to install the screen inside the opening, subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number.

 

Elite Retractable Exterior Screen and Shade Measuring Tips

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Genius® Retractable Window Screen Measuring Tips

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Step 1

Decide whether you are placing the screen on the inside or outside of the window opening. This will likely depend on the type of window as well as aesthetic and operational preferences. 

Step 2

Measure the width of the opening. Subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number. 

Step 3

Measure the height of the opening and subtract 1/16 of an inch from your number.