Doors and Windows - Screen Door Help
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Wyogirl
11-18-05, 07:04 PM
Hi,
I'm in a new house and trying to take care of the easier maintenance stuff myself, but I admit that I know almost nothing! I"m sure willing to learn though!!
So, my screen door (that what we call them where I grew up :) does not fit into the door jam correctly b/c the screws keep popping out of the top hinge. I've tried putting them back in and they pop right back out. Its metal, I can't buy much longer screws or they will break through the other side. So, is there anything I can do besides buy a new door?
Thanks for you help!
Teri
I'm in a new house and trying to take care of the easier maintenance stuff myself, but I admit that I know almost nothing! I"m sure willing to learn though!!
So, my screen door (that what we call them where I grew up :) does not fit into the door jam correctly b/c the screws keep popping out of the top hinge. I've tried putting them back in and they pop right back out. Its metal, I can't buy much longer screws or they will break through the other side. So, is there anything I can do besides buy a new door?
Thanks for you help!
Teri
johnam
11-19-05, 12:55 PM
If the screws go into metal, all you need is the next # sheet metal screw. A longer screw is of no use. If you have a #8 use a #10 etc. If you are not sure, bring a sample with you.
twelvepole
11-19-05, 05:12 PM
In addition, old screw holes can be filled with wood dowel and glue to give the new, longer screw more grab.