Identify your sill and door type
Before you begin installing your new retractable screen door, it is important
to identify your sill and door type. If you have a short sill you may need to
make some modifications before proceeding to the installation steps.
SILL TYPE
Sill is flush with the exterior trim.
Long/Extended Sill
Sill extends past the exterior trim.
Additional steps required
Sill stops short of the exterior trim.
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Flush Sill
Filler Board
• A filler board is not needed
when short sills have ground
directly underneath sill.
• A filler board is needed when
short sill sits on top of a step.
• Cut the filler board and place
under the trim so the top of the
filler board is even with the sill.
Short Sill
DOOR TYPE
Double Inswing
Screen assembly will mount
on outside of the home.
Additional steps required
Double Outswing*
Screen assembly will mount
on inside of the home.
Handle Modifications
If you have an outswing
door you will need to move
the lock mechanism to the
inside of the home.
NOTE: This step should be
done after the retractable
screen is installed (see pg 8).
Top-down view
Inswing
door
Jamb
Trim
Screen assembly
When installing the screen
assembly make sure the
housing flange is installed
onto the door trim (or
brickmold).