Author Topic: Fix/Replace window inserts in security door  (Read 2427 times)

Beaker

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Fix/Replace window inserts in security door
« on: February 03, 2015, 03:44:22 PM »
I have a security door that takes insert panels. They sit against the inside door and are secured by a number of little thumb swivels (sorry, not the right name and my brain is failing me) around the perimeter. I've got one that's a screen, and also a glass storm window for winter. Unfortunately the screen insert is ripping out of the frame, so I need to get it fixed. The glass window got painted completely over (sigh, don't ask) so it needs to be replaced. I'm not sure where to start for either of those things.

I have looked all around the perimeter of the door and frame, but have not found any sort of manufacturer or model information. I checked the manuals I got with the house, and there's nothing there. So I have no idea where (or even if) I could get replacements.

What else can I do here? Are there custom window/door shops that could build replacements for me? Any hints or pointers would be appreciated.

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Re: Fix/Replace window inserts in security door
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2015, 07:11:18 PM »
Most window stores will make a new screen or re-screen yours if you bring it in.  Or, try one of the kits from a big box store.

For the glass, consider using a razor blade to remove the paint.  Keep it wet and use a window cleaning blade holder and you should do fine.

archben82

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Re: Fix/Replace window inserts in security door
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2015, 08:05:48 PM »
For the screen, there's typically a small rubber spline that sits snugly in a channel all around holding the screen in.  Lowes or Home Depot sells screen in a roll and also the rubber spline, so it should be a matter of pulling out the old, cutting new screen slightly oversize, reinstalling a new spline and trimming the screen.  I believe there's also a tool that can help press the spline in, looks kind of like a mini pizza cutter.

For the glass, any glass shop should be able to either cut you a new piece and let you install, or do both.  Keep in mind any glass in doors needs to be tempered for safety which can add some cost.